Lynx Equity Limited Acquires Excellent Signs

Lynx Equity Acquires Creative Surfaces, Inc.

October 2, 2023

Manufacturing

Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Creative Surfaces, Inc., a Sioux Falls, South Dakota manufacturer, distributor and installer of commercial casework, countertops, cabinetry and signage. Founder and CEO Jud Pins (former owner) sold the business and will remain in management; terms were not disclosed. Creative Surfaces has approximately 123 employees and $40 million in annual sales, and Lynx intends to leverage its existing sister companies to provide operational support and pursue synergies, including entry into the gaming market.

Lynx Equity Acquires Granite Electric Ltd.

July 13, 2022

Electrical Services

Lynx Equity Limited, a Toronto-based private equity firm, acquired Granite Electric Ltd., a Calgary-based electrical and fiber optic contracting company. The founder, Christopher Troy, sold the business in preparation for retirement and will remain involved for a transition period; BDC Capital provided acquisition financing.

Lynx Equity Acquires Meteor Signs

September 17, 2021

Manufacturing

Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Meteor Signs, a London, Ontario signage manufacturer. The deal adds Meteor to Lynx's Lynx Signage Portfolio (LSP) alongside Country Signs, WSI Signs, Pride Signs, and Integrity Signs to capture synergies, expand capacity and pursue U.S. growth with existing customers.

Lynx Equity Acquires Yellowhead Wood Products Inc.

August 24, 2021

Manufacturing

Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Yellowhead Wood Products Inc., a 30-year-old secondary wood remanufacturer headquartered in Edson, Alberta. The acquisition expands Lynx's wood re-manufacturing platform (joining Winfield Wood and Lath) and was supported by $3.5 million in acquisition financing from BDC Capital; the sellers were the shareholders of Yellowhead and the sell-side process was led by MNP Corporate Finance.

Elaghmore Acquires Blaze Signs (joins Hexcite Group)

September 3, 2020

Manufacturing

UK private equity firm Elaghmore has acquired Blaze Signs Holdings Ltd (including trading subsidiaries Blaze Signs Ltd and Cygnia Maintenance Ltd) from fellow PE firm Mobeus. Blaze — a Broadstairs-headquartered sign design, manufacture, installation and maintenance business with c.250 employees and ~£25m revenue in 2019 — will join Elaghmore's Hexcite Group as a bolt-on to expand the Group's signage, display and maintenance capabilities and cross-sell into its retailer and brand-owner customer base.

Lynx Equity Limited Acquires Label Express (Croydon, UK)

April 13, 2017

Packaging

Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Label Express, a Croydon, UK-based label manufacturer and express labeling services provider. The acquisition supports Lynx Equity's ongoing expansion into the UK/European market and secures continuity through a committed management team that will remain post-sale.