JLD-Laguë (Champlain) and Groupe Soucy Acquire Location Sauvageau and Location Légaré

Champlain Financial-led Continuation Fund Recapitalizes JLD-Laguë

September 2, 2021

Trucking & Fleet

An investor group led by Champlain Financial Corporation, alongside Desjardins Capital, Fondaction and Société Financière Bourgie, has completed a continuation-fund style recapitalization of JLD-Laguë, a leading Canadian John Deere equipment and Peterbilt truck dealership network. Management remains in place under CEO Terry Enepekides and the investors intend to support continued growth through organic initiatives and tactical acquisitions; financial terms were not disclosed.

Sagard Private Equity Canada Leads Buyout of Groupe LOU-TEC Inc.

September 8, 2021

Industrial Services

Sagard Private Equity Canada, alongside Walter Capital Partners, Investissement Québec and BDC Capital, has acquired Groupe LOU-TEC Inc., a leading heavy machinery and equipment rental company operating primarily in Quebec. The investors will partner with LOU-TEC management to accelerate geographic expansion, pursue digital initiatives and broaden product offerings across the Canadian rental market.

Sagard PE, Fondaction and Roynat Invest in Courchesne Larose Group

December 20, 2022

Food & Beverage

Sagard Private Equity Canada has made a significant growth investment in Courchesne Larose Group, joined by Fondaction and Roynat Equity Partners, to support the company's expansion beyond Quebec and the Maritimes. The Routhier Monette family and management remain shareholders, and the transaction is supported by several lenders including National Bank of Canada, CIBC, Scotiabank and Royal Bank of Canada.

LOU-TEC Acquires Accès Location +

June 17, 2022

Industrial Services

LOU-TEC, a Quebec-based equipment rental network backed by private capital, acquired Accès Location +—an aerial lift equipment rental specialist—on June 17, 2022. The deal consolidates LOU-TEC's position as a Quebec leader in heavy machinery and specialized equipment rental, expanding its aerial-lift fleet and regional footprint across the Montreal South Shore, North Shore and the Capitale-Nationale region.

Champlain Financial Corporation Leads Strategic Investment in Les Transports Inter-Nord

June 8, 2021

Trucking & Fleet

Champlain Financial Corporation led a group of investors in a strategic investment in Les Transports Inter-Nord Inc. to support the company’s continued growth in the less-than-truckload (LTL) market. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Inter-Nord operates a fleet of more than 250 units and a >60,000 sq. ft. warehouse to serve a broad Quebec footprint.

Canada Cartage Acquires Laurentien Transport

January 10, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Canada Cartage has acquired Laurentien Transport, a Bois-des-Filion, Quebec-based dedicated contract carrier specializing in refrigerated freight for grocery, pharmaceutical, food & beverage and retail customers. The deal expands Canada Cartage's scale and service capabilities in Quebec and strengthens its dedicated refrigerated transportation offering.