TriWest Capital Partners

TriWest Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Calgary, Canada, founded in 1998. The firm specializes in making equity investments primarily in management buyouts, middle market companies, growth capital, and special situations, focusing on established businesses within the service, manufacturing, and distribution sectors. TriWest targets mid-tier companies in Western Canada, typically seeking investments in firms with annual revenues between $10 million and $200 million and EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $100 million, although it may consider opportunities outside this range. The firm generally aims for majority stakes in its investments, which usually span a four- to seven-year period. With over $775 million in committed capital, TriWest combines financial resources with significant operational and transactional expertise to create shareholder value. It avoids investments in primary resource sectors, real estate, and certain technologies, instead prioritizing industries such as industrials, packaged foods, and commercial services.

Duncan Adams

Managing Director

Dave Connolly

Managing Director

Danard B.Comm., Chad

Senior Managing Director

Ryan Giles

Senior Managing Director

Mick MacBean

Senior Managing Director

Logan Miller

Vice President

Allie Moran

Senior Associate

Agam Sivia

Associate

Jon Spencer

Manging Director

Mike Stone

Vice President

John Watkins

Senior Vice President, Finance

45 past transactions

Alta West Capital

Acquisition in 2024
Alta West Capital is a financial exchanges financial services company located in Calgary.

Fastener Group

Private Equity Round in 2024
Fastener Group is a wholesale company that offers construction tools, safety equipment and building materials.

Monarch Industries

Acquisition in 2022
Monarch Industries Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of hydraulic cylinders and custom iron castings, serving mobile, agriculture, construction, and industrial markets globally. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, the company produces a range of products including tie rods, welded cylinders, and various types of iron castings, such as raw, machined, grey, and ductile. Monarch Industries markets its products through original equipment manufacturers, distribution networks, and retail channels, with a distribution center located in Kansas City, Missouri. Additionally, the company offers installation and servicing to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Outdoor Adventure Group

Acquisition in 2022
Outdoor Adventure Group (“OAG”) is a recreational vehicle manufacturer and distributor. OAG is comprised of two recreational vehicle brands, both uniquely positioned within their niche markets.

Kidoodle.TV

Private Equity Round in 2022
Kidoodle.TV is an online video streaming platform dedicated to providing on-demand content for children. The service offers a curated selection of children's TV shows, movies, and educational programming, ensuring that young viewers have access to engaging and age-appropriate material. Parents can feel secure with the platform's built-in parental control options, allowing them to monitor what their children watch. Kidoodle.TV is accessible on a variety of devices, including tablets, smartphones, laptops, computers, streaming devices, and connected TVs, making it convenient for families to enjoy content anytime and anywhere.

RecallMax

Private Equity Round in 2021
RecallMax specializes in developing and marketing software solutions designed for the dental industry, focusing on recall optimization, scheduling, automated messaging, and analytics. The company's technology enables dental practices and Dental Service Organizations to enhance patient communication, reduce missed appointments, and implement effective reminders. By leveraging these tools, clients can improve patient retention and ultimately increase their practice revenues. RecallMax's solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of dental professionals, ensuring they remain connected with their patients and streamline their operational efficiencies.

California TrusFrame

Acquisition in 2018
California Trusframe, LLC is a manufacturer of engineered and prefabricated structural building components, including roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, and engineered wood products. Based in Perris, California, the company serves a diverse range of projects, from large multi-family complexes to individual residential additions. Utilizing advanced design software and computer-aided machinery, California Trusframe ensures precision and consistency in its products. The company's professional team, which includes registered engineers and architects, designs and engineers all components in-house, allowing for expedited delivery of truss engineering packages to customers. Additionally, California Trusframe exports its products to clients in the Far East, enhancing its market reach since its establishment in 2005.

Coast Appliances

Private Equity Round in 2017
Coast Appliances is a distributor and retailer of household appliances and accessories, catering to builders, contractors, and retail markets in Canada. The company specializes in a diverse range of kitchen and home appliances, including refrigerators, dishwashers, cooking tools, mixers, and coffee machines. With a focus on providing budget-conscious solutions, Coast Appliances aims to enhance the appliance buying experience by understanding customer needs and offering tailored solutions. Operating through 15 locations across the country, Coast Appliances leverages its significant purchasing power to deliver competitive pricing and a wide selection of products for renovations, replacements, or new home installations.

Bull Moose Capital

Acquisition in 2016
Bull moose capital is a natural gas compressor rental and leasing businesses with a focus on high horsepower reciprocating natural gas compression units. Bull moose provides its customers value through financial, technical and sales solutions for natural gas compression and related infrastructure. The company is manufacturer agnostic, and can structure its contracts with varying terms, thereby tailoring its agreements to the specific needs of the customer.

Prostar Energy

Acquisition in 2015
Prostar manufacturing is an industry leading designer, manufacturer, and provider of highly innovative, automated well servicing equipment and solutions. Prostar well service is an innovative well service company providing experienced, knowledgeable crews and purpose built automated service rig packages.

International Fitness Holdings

Acquisition in 2014
International Fitness Holdings Inc. (IFH) has been inspiring Albertans to live a healthy and active lifestyle for over 30 years. IFH operates World Health, SPALADY, and Bankers Hall Club brands with 14 fitness club locations in Calgary and Edmonton. IFH fitness centers offer gym goers convenient health club facilities with flexible membership options, dynamic Group Exercise classes and Personal Training.

Broda Group

Acquisition in 2014
Broda Group is a heavy construction services provider operating in Western Canada, specializing in earthwork, civil construction, aggregate processing, and concrete production. The company utilizes advanced equipment for its aggregate processing division, managing the blasting, excavation, and hauling of over three million cubic meters of rock material annually. Broda Group also offers a range of related services, including drilling, blasting, excavating, and grading, ensuring the efficient and timely execution of projects while maintaining competitive pricing for its clients.

NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul

Acquisition in 2014
NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Corporation is a leading provider of crane rental and heavy haul services in western North America, serving a diverse range of industries including oil and gas, utilities, forestry, mining, and wind energy. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, the company operates a substantial fleet, which includes over 285 mobile cranes with capacities up to 1,350 tons, specialty cranes, and various transportation equipment such as conventional and hydraulic platform trailers. NCSG offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes operated and maintained crane rentals, contract lifting, heavy hauling, on-site transportation, logistics coordination, and specialty rigging. With a strong workforce of over 740 employees, NCSG delivers tailored solutions to customers across Canada and the United States, covering regions from the Arctic Circle to the Gulf Coast. The company is committed to meeting client needs with a focus on safety and operational efficiency.

Zytech building systems

Private Equity Round in 2014
Zytech building systems supplies top quality roof trusses, floor truss, floor joist systems, lumber/beam packages, wall and floor components, stairs, along with design and engineering services.

Kayden Industries

Acquisition in 2014
Kayden Industries Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of solids control systems, centrifuges, and dewatering solutions primarily for the drilling industry. The company offers a range of high-volume centrifuges, including mammoth and predator models, along with auxiliary equipment such as premix tanks, shale bins, floc tanks, and pumping stations. In addition to manufacturing, Kayden provides field support and technical services, which encompass routine and research laboratory testing, as well as delivery, installation, setup, maintenance of centrifuges, and on-site inspections. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, Kayden Industries also operates facilities in Edson, Beaverlodge, Estevan, and Nelson, and has a presence in New York, New York.

Colter energy

Acquisition in 2013
Colter Energy specializes in providing production testing equipment and services tailored for the upstream oil and gas sector. The company manufactures essential tools such as mobile test separators, sand separators, multi-well diverter manifolds, flare stacks, and generators. In addition to equipment, Colter Energy offers services that include stimulation support, well optimization, and production testing. With a strong emphasis on efficiency and safety, the company aims to assist clients in meeting their project requirements effectively while ensuring safe operations.

Triple M Housing

Acquisition in 2013
Triple M Housing Ltd. is a home building company based in Lethbridge, Canada, specializing in manufactured and modular housing solutions for individuals and businesses across North America. Founded in 1981, the company offers a range of products including modular homes, ready-to-move homes, cottages, and workforce housing. These homes can be transported as single units or shipped in multiple sections for on-site assembly, allowing for efficient construction timelines. Triple M Housing caters to both commercial contractors and residential homebuilders, providing affordable housing options that meet or exceed traditional site-built quality. The company distributes its products through a network of dealers throughout North America.

HireArt

Seed Round in 2013
HireArt, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a hiring platform focused on contractor-employer matching. Established in 2011, HireArt enhances the recruitment process by offering a pre-screening service that allows job seekers to participate in online interviews designed to mimic real job tasks. Candidates engage in activities such as presenting, conducting analyses, and providing feedback, capturing their responses through video or written submissions. This approach equips employers with valuable insights to make informed hiring decisions. The platform covers various aspects of the employment process, including talent acquisition, screening, interviewing, onboarding, payroll, and human resource support, thereby streamlining the contract employment experience for both clients and workers.

Northern Mat & Bridge

Private Equity Round in 2012
Northern Mat & Bridge LP specializes in providing temporary access solutions for resource and construction industries. The company manufactures, sells, installs, and rents a variety of matting and bridge products, including access mats, rig mats, and both temporary and permanent bridge structures. Its services also encompass project planning, inventory management, and emergency response, allowing clients to maintain operations in challenging terrains. Northern Mat's products are essential for accessing remote areas, protecting sensitive environments, and facilitating operations in sectors such as construction, mining, oil and gas, and wind energy. With a modern fleet that includes transport trucks and excavators, the company ensures quick and safe installation of its solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Clairmont, Canada, Northern Mat & Bridge operates additional offices in Calgary, Dawson Creek, and Yorkton, providing comprehensive services through a network of service centers across Canada.

Concreate

Private Equity Round in 2011
Concrete rehabilitation, concrete protection, and new construction projects. Bridge and overpass rehabilitation services comprise the largest service category for the company.

Driving force

Private Equity Round in 2010
Driving force is an vehicle rentals, sales, and leasing company. Driving Force’s core business is in supplying commercial vehicles, mainly light-duty trucks and customized vans.

Gardewine

Private Equity Round in 2008
Gardewine is a service transportation company. Which offers trucking services through five different brands and three operating entities.

NSC Minerals

Private Equity Round in 2008
NSC Minerals is a supplier of salt and liquid calcium chloride, catering to various sectors including highway de-icing, energy, industrial, construction, consumer, and agricultural applications. The company provides a range of products such as salt crystals, salt brine, ice melters, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride. By focusing on quality products and customer service, NSC Minerals aims to deliver reliable solutions and an expanding array of innovative offerings at competitive prices. Additionally, the company supplies salt for retail, animal feed, and hide curing purposes, further broadening its market reach.

Fraser River Pile & Dredge (FRDP)

Private Equity Round in 2008
FRDP is a provider of marine construction and dredging services. Also involved in both land foundation and marine environmental remediation work.

KMC Mining

Private Equity Round in 2008
KMC Mining is a contract road builder mining company. KMC expanded its operations to include railroads, dams, mines and other major earthworks. KMC has an extensive fleet comprised of the most well-maintained and cost-efficient heavy mining equipment in the industry and is a leader in developing and promoting a safe workplace.

Royal camp

Private Equity Round in 2006
Royal Camp is a prominent independent provider of comprehensive turnkey camp rentals and catering services, primarily serving the oil and gas industry, as well as construction and forestry sectors in remote areas of Western Canada. The company specializes in workforce accommodations and offers a range of catering services, including menu planning, grocery delivery, daily food preparation, and custodial support. By providing these essential services, Royal Camp allows clients to efficiently manage their accommodation and catering needs, enabling them to concentrate on their core business operations.

Con-force

Private Equity Round in 2006
Con-force is a precast concrete industry. Con-Force’s in-house design and engineering group and field services team provide customers with value-added solutions for a wide range of projects. Con-Force specializes in the custom project design and manufacture of precast and prestressed structures including bridges, parkades, architectural cladding and standard products utilized in the construction industry.

Primex

Private Equity Round in 2004
Primex Technologies Inc., established in 1971 and based in Langley, British Columbia, specializes in the manufacture of plastic casings for communications equipment. Originally a small custom injection molder, the company has evolved through the integration of its predecessor companies, including Vanguard Plastics, Premo Plastics, and VPL Enterprises Ltd. Primex has developed extensive capabilities in design, engineering, and mold fabrication, focusing on a range of proprietary and patented plastic products. As of 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Oldcastle Infrastructure.

Morphotek

Series C in 2004
Morphotek is one of the leading companies in the life science industry that develops novel classes of biological-based products to treat cancer, inflammation and infectious diseases. Since its founding in 2000, Morphotek has made extraordinary progress in discovering and developing monoclonal antibodies (mABs) to treat these diseases and continues to develop additional antibody products using its proprietary technologies. Post-graduate research executed by Morphotek’s President and CEO, Dr. Nicholas Nicolaides, during his studies at Johns Hopkins Medical School was the basis for the company’s inception. It was there that Dr. Nicolaides co-invented the company's legacy technology called morphogenics. Along with the honed applications for applying morphogenics for product development refined by the company’s other co-founders, Dr. Philip Sass and Dr. Luigi Grasso, morphogenics has taken Morphotek an incredible distance in the advancement of novel pharmaceutical products and targets.

Dryair

Private Equity Round in 2002
Dryair is a manufacturer based in Saskatchewan, Canada, specializing in portable hydronic climate control systems. The company offers a range of products, including system packages, central heating modules, heat exchangers, and fluid circulation systems, alongside accessories like transport trailers and diesel-fired generators. These products are designed for various applications, such as heating, thawing, curing, and drying, and serve industries including agriculture, construction, and disaster restoration. Dryair's innovative grain drying system has been particularly impactful in the agricultural sector, providing reliable and cost-effective solutions for climate control and humidity management.

TerraLink

Private Equity Round in 2000
TerraLink Horticulture Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer of crop input products, serving farmers, production managers, and professional growers primarily in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including crop protection items such as fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, as well as growing media like coco fibers and soilless mixes. Additionally, TerraLink provides hard goods, including greenhouse equipment, personal protection products, and produce packaging. Their product lineup also features plant nutrition solutions, encompassing various fertilizers and amendments, alongside a selection of seeds for diverse agricultural needs. Established in 1973 and headquartered in Abbotsford, Canada, TerraLink distributes its products through retail partners across Canada and the United States, aiming to enhance farm productivity through quality inputs and agronomic support.

Swiss Water

Private Equity Round in 2000
Swiss Water Process removes caffeine from coffee for leading coffee roasters throughout the United States and 56 different countries around the world. As the only consumer-branded decaffeination process, Swiss Water Process stands for environmentally responsible, chemical-free caffeine removal for Specialty Coffees.

Cover-all building systems

Private Equity Round in 2000
Cover-all building systems is an manufacturer of steel-framed, engineered fabric buildings, offered a variety of building structures that sold into industrial, commercial, and residential markets.
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