Ardenton Capital

Ardenton Capital is a private equity firm established in 2009 and based in Vancouver, Canada. It manages a diversified portfolio of 14 private companies across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The firm focuses on acquiring controlling interests in cash flow generating companies with long-term growth potential, particularly within the technology and communications, food and consumer products, business solutions, industrials, and healthcare sectors. Ardenton seeks to identify investment opportunities at attractive valuations within the lower third of the mid-tier private business market and utilizes its proprietary Ardenton Operating System to drive growth and enhance value in its portfolio companies.

Patrick Barry

Managing Director, US Operations

Karim Kanji

Managing Director, North America

Robert Macpherson

Managing Director

Thomas Wen

Director, Private Equity

13 past transactions

Canadian Posters International

Acquisition in 2019
Full service, vertically integrated art company

Pebbles Care

Acquisition in 2019
Pebbles Care is a provider of Residential Care and Education Services for young people aged 6–18 years, with over fifteen years of experience of supporting some of the most vulnerable young people across in the United Kingdom. Born from a practice of innovation, dedication and excellence the organisation has grown into national service with 41 residencies and 4 schools that continue to meet the needs of young people, offering a stepping stone to a brighter future.

Food Innovations Baking Group

Acquisition in 2019
Food Innovations Baking Group is a multi-site manufacturer dedicated to the home baking industry, offering a comprehensive range of both edible and non-edible products. Their product line includes items such as colors, flavors, cupcake cases, frostings, freeze-dried fruit, sprinkles, and sweet pastry cases. The company emphasizes flexibility and customization in packaging formats, ensuring that clients receive safe and healthy options tailored to their specific needs. By providing a diverse array of baking essentials, Food Innovations aims to support and enhance the home baking experience for its customers.

Budget Greeting Cards

Acquisition in 2019
Budget Greeting Cards Limited is an independent wholesale supplier based in Manchester, United Kingdom, specializing in a wide range of greeting cards, gift wrap, and gift bags. Founded in 1984, the company operates cash and carry warehouses across the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering an extensive selection of products that includes toys, stationery, soft toys, partyware, fancy dress, and seasonal items such as Halloween products and baby keepsakes. Additionally, Budget Greeting Cards provides various accessories like banners, badges, and party packs. The company maintains showrooms in key locations including Birmingham, Bradford, Manchester, and Dublin, and has established offices in several cities to support its operations.

PP Control & Automation

Venture Round in 2018
PP Control & Automation, established in 1967 and based in Walsall, West Midlands, UK, is a prominent provider of control and automation solutions. The company employs over 200 staff and specializes in supplying control systems, cable harnesses, and electronic assemblies to some of the world's leading machinery manufacturers. With a focus on in-house design and manufacturing, PP Control & Automation offers tailored automation systems and components that meet the specific requirements of its clients, ensuring high-quality and efficient solutions for the machinery building sector.

Achieve 1

Private Equity Round in 2018
Achieve One, LLC is an IT architecture and services organization based in Glen Allen, Virginia, with additional offices in the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 2009, the company specializes in providing a range of data center solutions, including storage architecture, virtualization, cloud infrastructure services, and business continuity solutions. Achieve One focuses on helping clients modernize their infrastructure and automate processes, ensuring compliance and security while facilitating growth. Through its innovative technology offerings, the company aims to support organizations in navigating the complexities of IT transformation.

Comtrad Strategic Sourcing

Private Equity Round in 2017
Comtrad Strategic Sourcing Inc. is a company that imports and distributes hardware and component products primarily for the furniture, kitchen, and bath cabinet sectors. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, the company specializes in multi-sourcing strategies and offers a range of services including research and development, tooling, transportation, customs, warehousing, and distribution. With a focus on high-quality sourcing, Comtrad has established strong relationships with manufacturers in Asia, allowing it to provide cost-effective and customized solutions to its clients. The company serves a broad spectrum of industries across North America, particularly excelling in the woodworking sector.

W. Corbett & Co. (Galvanizing) Limited

Acquisition in 2017
Corbetts the Galvanizers was established in 1860 and is the largest independent hot dip galvanizer in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Telford in the Midlands, Corbetts galvanizes for UK manufacturing businesses across a broad range of sectors, including structural steel, cable management and transportation.

Leone Fence

Private Equity Round in 2017
Leone Fence Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of fencing products catering to industrial, commercial, and public sector clients in the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. Established in 1975 and based in Mississauga, the company specializes in a diverse range of fencing solutions, including ornamental iron, chain link, and wood fences. Additionally, Leone Fence offers installation services and supports various projects, such as sound barrier fencing for new home subdivisions, sports field enclosures, and security fencing for facilities like schools, hospitals, and prisons. Their products are distributed through authorized distributors and directly to contractors and fence installers, ensuring a comprehensive service offering for both decorative and protective fencing needs.

Combat Networks

Venture Round in 2017
Combat Networks Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in providing network communications products and services to government, education, healthcare, and enterprise sectors both domestically and internationally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, the company focuses on delivering secure, reliable, and high-performance network solutions for mission-critical communication infrastructures. Combat Networks offers a comprehensive range of services including network design, consulting, equipment installation, project management, and ongoing support. The company's product portfolio encompasses routers, switches, security solutions, voice over IP systems, and wireless LAN technologies. With a commitment to customer success, Combat Networks ensures a unified approach to network lifecycle management, assisting clients from initial planning through to post-sales support. Its operational reach extends across major Canadian cities and includes partnerships that enable service to some of the country’s largest government departments and enterprises.

Combat Networks

Private Equity Round in 2016
Combat Networks Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in providing network communications products and services to government, education, healthcare, and enterprise sectors both domestically and internationally. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Ottawa, the company focuses on delivering secure, reliable, and high-performance network solutions for mission-critical communication infrastructures. Combat Networks offers a comprehensive range of services including network design, consulting, equipment installation, project management, and ongoing support. The company's product portfolio encompasses routers, switches, security solutions, voice over IP systems, and wireless LAN technologies. With a commitment to customer success, Combat Networks ensures a unified approach to network lifecycle management, assisting clients from initial planning through to post-sales support. Its operational reach extends across major Canadian cities and includes partnerships that enable service to some of the country’s largest government departments and enterprises.

OES

Acquisition in 2016
OES Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing application-specific electronic control products and systems for various industries. The company operates through three main divisions: OES Technologies, OES Scoreboards, and OES Electronic Manufacturing & Design Services. OES Technologies focuses on innovative products for monitoring, controlling, and inspecting equipment across numerous applications, including welding, cutting, and process monitoring. The OES Scoreboards division offers a wide range of timing and scoring solutions for various sports, including basketball, soccer, and swimming, along with custom and retrofit scoreboard options. Additionally, OES provides electronic manufacturing and design services, which encompass assembly, fabrication, and engineering for products such as vehicle alert systems, hospital equipment, and automated control systems. With a strong emphasis on engineering capabilities in electrical, electronic, and mechanical design, the company successfully commercializes new technologies and products. OES Inc., originally known as Ontario Electronic Services, was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in London, Canada, with subsidiary offices in Texas and Shanghai, China.

Stevenson Industrial Refrigeration

Acquisition in 2016
Stevenson Industrial Refrigeration Ltd. is a company based in Saskatoon, Canada, specializing in industrial refrigeration design and installation services primarily for clients in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Founded in 1993, the company offers a range of services including ammonia refrigeration, computer-controlled systems, and custom-built refrigeration and ventilation systems tailored for food processing and distribution centers. Additionally, Stevenson provides recreational refrigeration solutions for facilities such as artificial ice plants used in hockey and curling, along with energy efficiency solutions and dehumidification systems. The company also distributes industrial refrigeration equipment and replacement parts, ensuring comprehensive support from installation to ongoing maintenance. With over 20 years of experience, Stevenson Industrial Refrigeration has established itself as a reliable partner in the industrial refrigeration sector.
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