Hillcore Group Acquires Whitewater Management Ltd. and Catalyst Production Systems

Whitewater Management Acquires Orion Water Solutions

March 3, 2025

Environmental Services

Whitewater Management, a Hillcore Group–owned fluid management company based in Calgary, has acquired Orion Water Solutions, a Permian Basin–based provider of advanced wastewater treatment systems. The deal integrates Orion’s DAF, chlorine dioxide and biological treatment technologies into Whitewater’s service offering to expand capabilities across oil & gas, mining and municipal infrastructure and support North American growth.

Hillcore Group Acquires Active Warehousing Inc.

June 22, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Hillcore Group has completed the acquisition of Active Warehousing Inc., a Edmonton-headquartered third-party logistics and transloading provider specializing in forestry and energy sectors. The deal expands Hillcore’s logistics platform footprint and adds rail-siding transload capabilities and warehousing capacity in the Edmonton market.

Lincolnshire Management Acquires Whitewater Brands

December 7, 2022

Transportation

Lincolnshire Management, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Whitewater Brands, an omnichannel marketer and supplier of consumables and light equipment to automotive collision shops, mechanical repair shops, and dealerships. The sellers were Rock Gate Partners and Peninsula Capital Partners; financial terms were not disclosed. Lincolnshire intends to grow the business organically and via M&A, leveraging Whitewater's multi-brand catalog, e-commerce channels, and distribution footprint.

Hillcore Group Acquires Porter Warehousing & Distribution

June 22, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Hillcore Group has completed the acquisition of Porter Warehousing & Distribution, a Western Canadian 3PL operator based in Edmonton, Alberta. The acquisition expands Hillcore's logistics and industrial capabilities by adding Porter’s warehousing, pick-and-pack fulfillment and WMS-enabled services to its portfolio.

Hillcore Group Acquires Thompson Construction Group

June 2, 2023

Construction

Hillcore Group has completed the acquisition of Thompson Construction Group. Thompson, a Spruce Grove, Alberta–based heavy civil contractor with over 1,500 employees and a large equipment fleet, will partner with Hillcore and its senior management to expand service capacity, pursue capital expenditure and acquisition opportunities, and support geographic growth across Western Canada.

Hillcore Group Acquires CEDA from OMERS

June 19, 2024

Industrial Services

Hillcore Group completed the acquisition of CEDA from OMERS Private Equity effective June 18, 2024. CEDA, a Calgary-based provider of industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services with ~1,500 employees, will continue to be led by its existing management team and will join Hillcore's portfolio to support further growth and capability expansion.