Ironbridge Equity Partners Partners with Alumni Classroom Furniture Inc.

Castle Harlan-led Consortium Acquires Alumni Educational Solutions from Ironbridge Equity Partners

September 24, 2024

Manufacturing

Ironbridge Equity Partners and management have sold Alumni Educational Solutions to an equity consortium led by Castle Harlan; financial terms were not disclosed. Alumni is a manufacturer and distributor of educational furniture operating facilities in Canada, the United States and China, and Ironbridge supported the company's U.S. sales expansion, management succession and go-to-market enhancements during its hold.

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.

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 Kore Outdoor from Fulcrum Capital Partners

October 15, 2022

Consumer Products

Ironbridge Equity Partners, together with Kore's management team, has acquired a controlling interest in Kore Outdoor Inc. from Fulcrum Capital Partners. Kore Outdoor, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, is a global manufacturer and distributor of paintballs and paintball-related products; Ironbridge says the investment will support the company's growth and product innovation.

Birch Hill Equity Partners Makes Investment in Yorkville Education Company

September 3, 2020

Education

Birch Hill Equity Partners, a Toronto-based private equity firm, made an investment in Yorkville Education Company (the parent of Yorkville University and Toronto Film School). Origin Merchant Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to Yorkville on the transaction, which provides growth capital to support expansion of Yorkville's post‑secondary and vocational education offerings across Canada.

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.