Sycamore Partners Acquires Lowe's Canadian Retail Business (RONA inc.)

Dick's Lumber (RONA inc.) Acquires ZyTech Building Systems from TriWest Capital Partners

October 11, 2023

Manufacturing

Dick's Lumber, a banner of RONA inc., has acquired ZyTech Building Systems LP from TriWest Capital Partners. The acquisition expands Dick's Lumber/RONA's design and manufacturing footprint in Western Canada — strengthening capabilities to serve builders and developers across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Sycamore Partners Affiliate Acquires Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey and Lane Bryant from Ascena Retail Group

December 23, 2020

Retail

Sycamore Partners, through affiliate Premium Apparel LLC, completed the purchase of the Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey and Lane Bryant brands from ascena retail group as part of Ascena’s Chapter 11 restructuring. Premium Apparel committed to retaining a substantial portion of the brands’ retail stores, associates and corporate operations as Sycamore expands its retail portfolio.

GreyLion Acquires Norwood Sawmills

March 10, 2022

Manufacturing

GreyLion, a New York-based private equity firm, acquired Norwood Sawmills, a portable sawmill manufacturer based in Ontario, Canada, with Monroe Capital arranging senior debt to support the transaction. GreyLion said the investment will fund growth initiatives including hiring, sales and marketing expansion, product development and technology investments; the firm also announced a separate investment in Webconnex.

Celero Commerce Acquires SONA

August 6, 2024

Financial Services

Celero Commerce, a Nashville-based electronic commerce and payments provider, has acquired SONA, a Halifax, Nova Scotia-based provider of electronic payments technology for Canadian merchants. The acquisition gives Celero a strategic entry into Canada and increases its processed card volume to approximately $26 billion annually across North America; MAPP Advisors advised SONA on the transaction.

Saint-Gobain Acquires Building Products of Canada Corp.

June 12, 2023

Building Products

Saint-Gobain has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Building Products of Canada Corp. for C$1,325 million in cash. The acquisition strengthens Saint-Gobain's exterior solutions in Canada by adding roofing and wood-fiber insulation capabilities and expands its leadership in light and sustainable construction in the Canadian market.

Namakor Holdings Acquires Duchesne et Fils Ltée

February 8, 2022

Manufacturing

Namakor Holdings has acquired Duchesne et Fils Ltée, a long-established Canadian manufacturer and distributor of siding, roofing, fasteners and insulation products, to provide capital and management resources to accelerate growth. The deal follows Namakor’s plan to expand Duchesne’s organic growth and enter new North American markets while adding senior operational leadership and board resources.