Ironbridge Equity Partners Acquires Controlling Interest in Handi Foods Ltd.

Ironbridge Equity Partners Acquires Controlling Interest in North American Produce Buyers Limited

October 26, 2022

Food & Beverage

Toronto-based private equity firm Ironbridge Equity Partners has acquired a controlling interest in North American Produce Buyers Limited (NAPB), a Toronto-based importer and distributor of premium fresh fruit. The investment, completed with NAPB management, is intended to support the company's next phase of growth and continued service to Canadian retailers and grocers.

Ironbridge Equity Partners Acquires Controlling Interest in King's Pastry

November 15, 2022

Food & Beverage

Ironbridge Equity Partners has acquired a controlling interest in King's Pastry, a Mississauga-based manufacturer of cakes, pastries and other desserts, in partnership with the company's existing owners and management. Ironbridge will work with management to support growth initiatives and expand product and customer opportunities across Canada and the United States.

Bain Capital Double Impact Acquires Majority Stake in Hand in Hand

April 7, 2021

Consumer Products

Bain Capital Double Impact has invested in Hand in Hand, a purpose-driven personal care brand, taking a majority stake to support growth. The investment will be used to expand distribution, accelerate new product development, and amplify the brand’s sustainability and social-impact initiatives.

Ironbridge Equity Partners Acquires MBRP Ltd.

August 8, 2019

Manufacturing

Ironbridge Equity Partners of Toronto, together with MBRP management, has acquired the assets of MBRP Inc., which will continue operations as MBRP Ltd. MBRP is a Huntsville, Ontario-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance automotive and recreational vehicle exhaust systems (over 120 employees); Ironbridge plans to support scaling and growth of the business.

Ironbridge Equity Partners Acquires Controlling Interest in Great Northern Insulation (GNI)

September 1, 2020

Building Products

Ironbridge Equity Partners, together with GNI's management team, has acquired a controlling interest in GNI Management Group Inc. (Great Northern Insulation) from Mill Street & Co., which will retain a minority stake. GNI, headquartered in Woodstock, Ontario, operates eight locations with approximately 300 employees and provides insulation, air sealing, fireproofing, cladding, and building diagnostic services across residential, commercial and industrial markets.

Ironbridge Equity Partners Acquires Walker Glass Company Ltd.

November 1, 2022

Building Products

Toronto-based private equity firm Ironbridge Equity Partners has completed the acquisition of Montreal-based Walker Glass Company Ltd., a North American leader in acid-etched glass, premium mirrors, and bird-friendly glazing. The deal, completed in partnership with Walker Glass management, involved the sale of the company by Kensington Capital Partners (which held a minority stake since 2016) and positions Walker Glass for further growth and capability expansion under Ironbridge's ownership.