Lynx Equity

Lynx Equity Limited is a Canadian private equity firm based in Toronto, specializing in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital investments in small to medium-sized enterprises. The firm primarily targets mid-market companies in sectors such as manufacturing, business services, financial services, and clean energy, with a focus on operations in Ontario and Western Canada. Lynx Equity employs a buy-and-hold strategy, often investing between CAD 200,000 and CAD 8 million per transaction in companies with enterprise values ranging from CAD 1 million to CAD 10 million. The firm typically takes a 100% stake in its portfolio companies and holds investments for three to five years. To finance its operations, Lynx Equity issues high-yield debentures to qualified Canadian investors, with loans guaranteed by its portfolio companies, thus providing diversified risk.

Joanna Lipfeld

CFO

Eric Persi

VP of Merger and Acquisition

54 past transactions

Fine Line Imports

Acquisition in 2013
Fine Line Imports Inc. engages in the import, wholesale sale, and distribution of contemporary women’s fashion to retail customers in Canada. It also creates sweaters, fashion tops, T-shirts, jeans, pants, jackets, sportswear, casual wear, dresses, business attire, and special-occasion dresses for Canadian chain stores and boutiques. The company is based in Toronto, Canada with showrooms and sales offices in Montreal and Vancouver, Canada.

Shehadi

Acquisition in 2021
Shehadi provides residential and commercial flooring solutions to the healthcare, multi-family, educational, corporate, and hospitality industries. The Company continues to experience growth, recently expanding into “hard surface” categories (i.e., hardwood, stone, and ceramic) to complement “soft surface” products and services.

Kitchen Creations

Acquisition in 2015
Kitchen Creations Inc. manufactures and installs kitchen and bath cabinetry. It offers kitchen and bath cabinets, custom-made kitchens, countertops, and accessories and hardware, as well as various custom-made woodworking products that range from fireplace mantles to entertainment units, office workstations, and China cabinets. The company offers its products through a showroom. Kitchen Creations Inc. is based in Fredericton, Canada.

Envelopes Unlimited

Acquisition in 2009
Envelopes Unlimited is a FSC Certified, specialized envelope printing company that prints envelopes of all sizes and in four colours. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, they have one of only six four colour presses in the GTA. Envelopes Unlimited provides wholesale service to trade printers and does not sell to the general public. Envelopes distinguishes itself in the industry by providing a high quality product with excellent customer service and fast turnaround on jobs. Often, the presses are working evenings and weekends to meet these delivery deadlines. Envelopes was acquired by Lynx in 2009.

Label Express

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
Label Express has been providing exceptionally fast label services with consistently unbeatable lead times. With full in house manufacturing and studio capabilities coupled with depth of experience, Label Express is the premier label supplier of choice when time is of the essence.

Correct Mold

Acquisition in 2014
Correct Mold Inc. is an injection molding company specializing in the production of plastic molded parts primarily for the automotive industry. Their OEM (original equipment manufacturer) components are used by major clients such as Ford, Toyota, Mercedes, and Mazda. Correct Mold is ISO/TS16949 certified. This is the International Quality Management Standard specifically written by the Automotive Industry. It serves as recognition for companies that improve quality and assure the integrity of supplies to the industry. Correct Mold was acquired by Lynx in 2014.

Flooring Solutions

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Flooring Solutions Inc. is lead by third-generation flooring specialists Holly and Rick Elfman. We aim to provide quality products and services that FSI can proudly stand behind.

NRG Equipment

Acquisition in 2013
NRG Equipment offers HVAC products suitable for various new construction and renovation applications, such as residential homes, cottages, assisted living properties, hotels, condominiums, stores and more. NRG also offers infrared heating for arenas, sporting venues, and warehousing. With a strong focus on continuous growth and integrity, NRG’s customers have come to rely on them for product availability, energy efficient products and immediate response to all requests. NRG was acquired by Lynx in 2013

Country Signs

Acquisition in 2010
Country Signs supplies signage and lighting solutions to corporate customers in Canada. It supplies, installs, and services neon, LED, illuminated fascia, and pylon signs, as well as canopy and parking lot lights. The company also engages in the supply and repair of composite fiberglass panels, aluminum siding, and column cladding; and supply and installation of steel canopies. In addition, it manufactures and installs new and retrofit gas bar canopies. The company primarily serves petroleum companies and financial institutions. Country Signs was founded in 1990 and is based in Tottenham, Canada.

Majestic

Acquisition in 2013
Focused on delivering innovative digital and mobile marketing programs, Majestic Media is the largest developer of custom social campaigns and applications in Canada. As a Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer, we’re trusted by some of the biggest brands in the world to develop powerful social experiences that deliver superior results and exceed expectations.

Yding Gruppen

Acquisition in 2021
Yding Gruppen is a commercial cleaning company offering a wide range of cleaning and sanitization services to office, retail and residential customers across Jutland, Denmark. With origins as a small business specializing in window cleaning, Yding Gruppen has grown steadily over time, now proudly offering a full range of disinfection and cleaning services to a variety of top Danish businesses. These services are delivered by over 100 qualified employees, many of whom have been with the Company for over 10 years. Yding Gruppen credits 40 successful years in business to the high level of quality it delivers and the strong relationships it maintains with its clients.

Arkas

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Arkas A/S manufactures doors and gates. The company offers lift doors for garages and industry, front doors for garages, outbuildings and stables. Its products includes wooden elevator doors, steel elevator doors, industrial doors, wooden rocking gates, steel tilt gates, port automatic; steel fire doors includes fire resistant steel doors, burglar-proof steel doors, noise reduction steel doors. Arkas A/S was founded in 1980 and is based in Rask Mølle, Denmark.

Label Express

Acquisition in 2017
Label Express has been providing exceptionally fast label services with consistently unbeatable lead times. With full in house manufacturing and studio capabilities coupled with depth of experience, Label Express is the premier label supplier of choice when time is of the essence.

Austin Graphics

Acquisition in 2008
Austin Graphics, Inc. operates as a print, design, and promotions company. The company designs, as well as prints customers art work on booklets, business stationery, decals and magnets, flyers and brochures, display banners and posters, and promotional items. It also offers screen printing and signs services on T-shirt, sweat-shirt, jacket, hat, and carry bag with customers logo. In addition, the company provides offset printing, as well as Web site design and hosting services. Austin Graphics, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is based in Owen Sound, Canada.

Integrity Signs

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Integrity Signs has stood the test of time in the signage industry. Beginning as a small vinyl shop, the company has continued to invest in technology and has grown into a full service sign manufacturing and installation facility. Catering to both big and small needs, Integrity Signs takes pride in every sign it crafts, regardless of size. Noted for its exceptional service and high quality workmanship, Integrity Signs has developed an extremely high repeat client base. The company was acquired by Lynx in 2018.

of Things Past

Acquisition in 2012
of Things Past was incorporated in November 1985 and opened in February 1996 in Toronto. They are a consignment showroom of fine furniture and accessories. …of Things Past has since grown from their first location of 4,000 sq. ft. to their current 22,000 sq. ft. showroom with the addition of a second location on Caledonia. With the motto “From one fine home to another”, …of Things Past accepts better quality home furnishings on consignment. They sell items that range from antique to contemporary. In addition to furniture, …of Things Past also sells fine china, silver, glass and interesting accessories, paintings, area carpets, lamps and much more. In 2011, they were the recipients of Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneur Award. Lynx acquired …of Things Past in 2012

Partnerservice Hver Gang ApS

Acquisition in 2017
PartnerService provides selected facility maintenance services to customers all over Denmark including cleaning services (cleaning of offices, institutions/private schools and retails stores, window cleaning, cleaning and replacement of floor mats and laundry services), plant service, spring water supply, supply of fruit and vegetables and supply of consumables. This is all managed by the PartnerService’s unique software platform that allows the company to ensure the highest level of service to its customers.

Majestic

Acquisition in 2013
Focused on delivering innovative digital and mobile marketing programs, Majestic Media is the largest developer of custom social campaigns and applications in Canada. As a Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer, we’re trusted by some of the biggest brands in the world to develop powerful social experiences that deliver superior results and exceed expectations.

WSI SIGN Systems

Acquisition in 2010
WSI Sign Systems Ltd. operates as a signage fabricators. The company provides Wayfinding Signs, donor recognition, digital directories, and kiosks, custom, and unique signs, and architectural products. WSI Sign Systems Ltd. serves retail, corporate, financial, health care, education, sports, and entertainment enterprises, as well as government. WSI Sign Systems Ltd. was founded in 1988 and is based in Bolton, Canada.

Control Fire Systems

Acquisition in 2011
Fire Systems By Fenwal, Notifier and Stat-X. FM-200, Novec 1230 and Halon 1301 Cylinder Recharge Service.

Safe-Tech Training

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Since 1989, Safe Tech Training Inc. has been a leader in industrial safety, providing training and certification programs at over 1000 client locations throughout Ontario and North America. Safe-Tech’s certification programs include: Lift Truck, Powered Pallet Truck, Walkie Stacker, Overhead Crane, 0-8 Ton Mobile Crane, Rigging, Elevated Work Platform, Fall Arrest, Loader/Skid Steer, Ladder Safety, Manual Material Handling, Pedestrian, WHMIS, TDG, Lockout/Tag-Out. Safe-Tech was acquired by Lynx in 2018.

Blind Bay Village Grocer Ltd

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Blind Bay Village Grocer Ltd retails groceries, liquor, and fuel. Blind Bay Village Grocer Ltd was formerly known as Sportsman's Store (1997) Ltd. and changed its name to Blind Bay Village Grocer Ltd on December 15, 2009. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Chase, Canada.

Winfield Wood & Lath

Acquisition in 2014
Winfield Wood & Lath is located in the central Okanagan, which allows us a significant logistical advantage in shipping product to and from our suppliers and customers. Winfield Wood & Lath manufactures a wide range of products and species from, spf, fir, hemlock to rough and dressed lumber. Winfield Wood & Lath is Heat Treated ( HT ) certified. We are also IPPC certified for exporting to the US, and overseas markets. The products we manufacturer are destined for the Canadian, U.S. and overseas markets

Alpine Shredders

Acquisition in 2019
Alpine Shredders Limited designs, manufactures, and markets mobile shredding trucks. The company's products include Stak One 26, Stak 26, Stak 33, and V-Max. It also offers retails services of used trucks. Alpine Shredders Limited was formerly known as Axo Shredders Corp. and changed its name to Alpine Shredders Limited in October, 2010. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.

Arkas

Acquisition in 2020
Arkas A/S manufactures doors and gates. The company offers lift doors for garages and industry, front doors for garages, outbuildings and stables. Its products includes wooden elevator doors, steel elevator doors, industrial doors, wooden rocking gates, steel tilt gates, port automatic; steel fire doors includes fire resistant steel doors, burglar-proof steel doors, noise reduction steel doors. Arkas A/S was founded in 1980 and is based in Rask Mølle, Denmark.

Superior Road Products

Acquisition in 2013
Established in 1993 and located in Port Elgin, Ontario, Superior Road Products is a leading applicator of pavement preservation and dust suppressants to industrial, commercial, and agricultural communities in Ontario. They have the exclusive rights to Reclamite (the only asphalt rejuvenation product on the market) in Ontario and Eastern Canada. Superior currently offers four different pavement rejuvenation products: Reclamite, Dust Master, Dust Bond, and CRF Crack Filler. They also have the ability to offer and apply other products, however these products have not been heavily marketed as part of the core business. Superior was acquired by Lynx in 2013

Outpost Packaging Products

Acquisition in 2008
Outpost Packaging Products, Ltd operates as a wholesaler/distributor of packaging products and sausage making supplies. It offers pallet wraps, tapes, bubble and foam wraps, bags, bakery cater and restaurant supplies, butcher and packer supplies, sausage making ingredients, office stationery supplies, and janitorial and maintenance supplies. Outpost Packaging Products, Ltd was founded in 1978 and is based in Hastings, Canada.

Kitchen Creations

Merger/Acquisition in 2015
Kitchen Creations Inc. manufactures and installs kitchen and bath cabinetry. It offers kitchen and bath cabinets, custom-made kitchens, countertops, and accessories and hardware, as well as various custom-made woodworking products that range from fireplace mantles to entertainment units, office workstations, and China cabinets. The company offers its products through a showroom. Kitchen Creations Inc. is based in Fredericton, Canada.

ArthroLense

Private Equity Round in 2021
ArthroLense is a medical technology firm focused on the development and commercialization of hologram-based surgical navigation systems.

Safe-Tech Training

Acquisition in 2018
Since 1989, Safe Tech Training Inc. has been a leader in industrial safety, providing training and certification programs at over 1000 client locations throughout Ontario and North America. Safe-Tech’s certification programs include: Lift Truck, Powered Pallet Truck, Walkie Stacker, Overhead Crane, 0-8 Ton Mobile Crane, Rigging, Elevated Work Platform, Fall Arrest, Loader/Skid Steer, Ladder Safety, Manual Material Handling, Pedestrian, WHMIS, TDG, Lockout/Tag-Out. Safe-Tech was acquired by Lynx in 2018.

Flooring Solutions

Acquisition in 2018
Flooring Solutions Inc. is lead by third-generation flooring specialists Holly and Rick Elfman. We aim to provide quality products and services that FSI can proudly stand behind.

Maverick Express

Acquisition in 2012
Maverick Express, Inc. provides transportation services in the United States and Canada. It offers truckload thru-services for fragile and/or time-sensitive shipments; partner services in which partner carriers handle the shipments; expedited services; dedicated logistics services; full-time and part-time leasing of drivers for short-term and long-term assignments; less than truckload shipments; trailer rentals; and warehousing services. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Battle Creek, Michigan.

DeBenedetto's Commercial Flooring, LLC

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
DeBenedetto's Commercial Flooring, LLC provides commercial flooring solutions. The company offers carpet, tile, resilient, wood, concrete, and resinous flooring products. It also provides professional installation services. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Merlan Scientific

Acquisition in 2007
Merlan Scientific is the largest independent distributor of engineering, science, and technology products to high schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions across Canada. Their headquarters are located in Mississauga, Ontario. Merlan enjoys high barriers to entry and minimal competition given its relationships with educators, longstanding exclusive agreements with key suppliers and by providing knowledgeable service and products at fair prices. Merlan was acquired by Lynx in 2007.

Prime Flooring

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
Prime Flooring LLC offers in commercial flooring installation and demolition services. Its services include flooring demolition and removal; shot blasting; concrete grinding and polishing; concrete milling; concrete resurfacing and restoration, including floor preparation, flattening floors, and self-leveling services; moisture remediation; commercial flooring installation, which includes carpet tile and rolled carpet and sheet vinyl installation; and systems furniture lift installation. Additionally, the company also offers equipment and machine rentals and repairs services. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Ephrata, Washington.

G&W Commercial Interiors

Acquisition in 2017
Since 2000, G&W Commercial Interiors has been providing customers across the Pacific Northwest with full-service commercial flooring products and installation. G&W also provides its customers with value-added services such as floor care, painting, hygienic wall panels, level III & IV infection control, furniture moving, project management, and project planning/management for other trades when requested by select clients.

Integrity Signs

Acquisition in 2018
Integrity Signs has stood the test of time in the signage industry. Beginning as a small vinyl shop, the company has continued to invest in technology and has grown into a full service sign manufacturing and installation facility. Catering to both big and small needs, Integrity Signs takes pride in every sign it crafts, regardless of size. Noted for its exceptional service and high quality workmanship, Integrity Signs has developed an extremely high repeat client base. The company was acquired by Lynx in 2018.
Southwest Energy was established in 1982 as a manufacturer and evolved over the decades to become one of the oldest and well-known names in the petroleum industry. Southwest Energy’s petroleum division distributes LED lighting, environmental equipment, surge suppression, and building automation. Contact us for complete LED upgrades including installation and energy savings rebates. Or let us design one of our visionary space- and cost-saving integrated electrical panels to encompass all your petroleum and electrical equipment

CB Deliveries

Acquisition in 2010
Established in 1996, and headquartered in Blenheim, Ontario, CB Deliveries provides less-than-truckload (“LTL”) and expedited transportation services, as well as warehousing and trailer rentals. Today, the Company employs 16 full-time employees and operates from a 6,000 square foot warehouse and 1,200 square foot service shop. CB Deliveries’ largest customer is a major player in the automotive industry and they have entrusted CB to coordinate the shipping of over 80% of their products throughout Ontario and Michigan. CB Deliveries was acquired by Lynx in 2010.

Alpine Shredders

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
Alpine Shredders Limited designs, manufactures, and markets mobile shredding trucks. The company's products include Stak One 26, Stak 26, Stak 33, and V-Max. It also offers retails services of used trucks. Alpine Shredders Limited was formerly known as Axo Shredders Corp. and changed its name to Alpine Shredders Limited in October, 2010. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Kitchener, Canada.

VL Lighting Solutions

Acquisition in 2013
VL Lighting Solutions is a leading Canadian lighting fixture manufacturer and distributor providing innovative energy efficient solutions for their clients’ interior and exterior lighting requirements. VL Lighting Solutions can be relied on for products of superior quality and innovative, award-winning designs: Optically precise commercial luminaires, wall washers, exterior flood lights, wall packs, architectural luminaires, bollards and roadway lighting; for use with LED and traditional T8/T5 fluorescent and compact fluorescent light sources. VL Lighting Solutions has built its reputation on being a leader in innovative lighting solutions with the latest energy saving, lighting and green technologies available in the marketplace. In February 2010 Valuelight launched its LED line (“LEDine”) which accelerated the companies growth with its high performance quality, modular format, and broad product lineup. Servicing both indoor and outdoor lighting needs, these products are environmentally sound and are sold at reasonable pricing. They are a trusted supplier of key accounts including Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Radio Shack, IBM, major Canadian banks, University of Toronto, City of Vancouver and City of Halifax. VL Lighting Solutions was acquired by Lynx in 2013

Topcuts

Acquisition in 2011
Established in 1992, Topcuts is a no appointment salon offering a range of services including haircuts, styling, perms and colouring. They cater to men, women, and children, and are conveniently located throughout the GTA, staying open long hours to serve their customers. Topcuts uses only salon professional products and exclusively hires licensed hairstylists to give its clients the style and look that they want. Topcuts has been a recipient of the Toronto Consumers Choice Award in the Health and Fitness sector twice. Topcuts was acquired by by Lynx in 2011

Prime Flooring

Acquisition in 2019
Prime Flooring LLC offers in commercial flooring installation and demolition services. Its services include flooring demolition and removal; shot blasting; concrete grinding and polishing; concrete milling; concrete resurfacing and restoration, including floor preparation, flattening floors, and self-leveling services; moisture remediation; commercial flooring installation, which includes carpet tile and rolled carpet and sheet vinyl installation; and systems furniture lift installation. Additionally, the company also offers equipment and machine rentals and repairs services. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Ephrata, Washington.

Signalhome

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
Located in London, UK, Signalhome provides storage for high-end bathroom and kitchen developers within its 16,000sq.ft. warehouse. It also offers distribution of products to premiere kitchen and bathroom showrooms throughout London and the South East UK via its large fleet of delivery vehicles. Signalhome was acquired by Lynx in 2017. Visit Site

Sundby Trapper

Acquisition in 2019
Sundby Trapper A/S manufactures steel staircases and related products. The company offers interior staircases, such as spiral staircase, single-family houses staircase, and glass stairs; exterior stairs that include spindle and straight staircase; balconies; railings; steel stairs; and glass protection products. It serves residential, commercial, and institutional customers. The company was founded in 1964 and is based in Erslev, Denmark.
DeBenedetto’s offers carpet, tile, resilient, wood, concrete (including surface preparation), and resinous flooring products and installation.

Blind Bay Village Grocer

Acquisition in 2018
Blind Bay Village Grocer has become the community’s premier destination for fuel, liquor and groceries. Since its inception, it has been The Company’s mission to provide the highest quality products, superior service and exceptional ambiance while actively supporting their community. Blind Bay Village Grocers has the only gas station in Blind Bay and is the only retailer in the area which offers four types of fuel as well as propane. Blind Bay obtained its liquor authorization in 2002 and has since become the largest “Rural Agency Store” (RAS) in British Columbia

Port-Style Enterprises

Acquisition in 2014
Port-Style Enterprises Inc. distributes kitchenware in Canada. It offers bakeware; bowls; canisters/storage products; cleaning products; cookware; kitchen items; tea/coffee collection; textiles, such as aprons, mitts, and chef hats; utensils; and wine and bar essentials that range from wine connoisseurs to beer buddies. The company offers products through department stores, and houseware and giftware retailers; and online. Port-Style Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1992 and is based in Markham, Canada.

Signalhome

Acquisition in 2017
Located in London, UK, Signalhome provides storage for high-end bathroom and kitchen developers within its 16,000sq.ft. warehouse. It also offers distribution of products to premiere kitchen and bathroom showrooms throughout London and the South East UK via its large fleet of delivery vehicles. Signalhome was acquired by Lynx in 2017. Visit Site

Smedegård Invest ApS

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
Smedegård Invest ApS was founded in 1998 and is based in Nykøbing Mors, Denmark.