Tracked deals
67
67 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Who's Buying Logistics & Distribution Companies in Canada
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
57 strategic · 23 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
17 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Alliance Solution Group (Novacap-backed) appears multiple times, using add-on acquisitions to broaden warehousing and repacking across Canada, including Ontario and Quebec.
- Deal activity spans both physical infrastructure (warehouses, repacking, fulfillment) and operational services (3PL, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, trade compliance).
- Geographic coverage is clustered in major provinces—Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, and Manitoba—with several buyers emphasizing coast-to-coast or multi-province networks.
- Technology-enabled logistics shows up in transactions like fleet/asset tracking (e.g., BrightOrder acquiring Spark Technology Labs (CloudHawk)) and yard/video monitoring (GreyLion Partners investing in Birdseye Security Solutions).
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fastfrate Group | 3 | Canada-based transportation and logistics provider offeri... | Strategic |
| Hillcore Group | 3 | Independent Canadian investment firm investing across ind... | PE |
| Imperial Dade | 3 | North American distributor of foodservice packaging, indu... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Mullen Group Ltd. | 3 | Publicly traded Canadian logistics and transportation ope... | Strategic |
| Novacap | 3 | North American private equity investor focused on middle-... | PE |
| Alliance Solution Group | 2 | Canadian value-added ancillary packaging, warehousing, an... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. | 2 | Canadian healthcare‑focused 3PL and specialized transport... | Strategic |
| Canada Cartage | 2 | National transportation and logistics provider offering d... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Metro Supply Chain Inc. | 2 | Provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, including ... | Strategic |
| TFI International Inc. | 2 | North American transportation and logistics company opera... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Logistics & Distribution in Canada by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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October 7, 2026
- Buyer
- ORS Nasco
- Target
- Techniweld, PowerWeld
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Addon
ORS Nasco acquired Techniweld and PowerWeld, a North American wholesaler of welding products operating in Canada under the Techniweld brand and in the U.S. under PowerWeld. The acquisition expands ORS Nasco’s welding distribution presence across North America and complements its existing welding businesses.
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August 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Dachser
- Target
- Synergie Canada
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Growth capital
German logistics provider Dachser strengthened its North American air and sea freight forwarding footprint by buying a 10% minority share in Synergie Canada. The investment is intended to help Dachser expand outside Europe, leveraging Synergie Canada's capabilities and customer reach in transatlantic and transpacific freight routes.
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April 3, 2026
- Buyer
- TTNM Management Acquisition Ltd.
- Target
- Titanium Transportation Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Titanium Transportation Group completed a management-led take-private transaction, closing its sale to TTNM Management Acquisition Ltd. The deal values Titanium at $2.22 per share and transferred ownership on March 31, with Titanium preparing to exit public markets and be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange.
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March 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Alliance Solution Group, Novacap
- Target
- Stryder Distribution
- Seller
- Stryder Group of Companies
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Addon
Alliance Solution Group, a Novacap portfolio company, announced the acquisition of Stryder Distribution, a division of Stryder Group of Companies, which provides warehousing and repacking services in Western Canada. The deal expands Alliance’s national warehousing and repacking platform across British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Ontario, creating a combined network of over 1.9 million square feet of capacity.
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March 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Postmedia Network Inc.
- Target
- Accelerate360 Canada Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Postmedia Network Inc. announced it has acquired Accelerate360 Canada Inc., a wholesale distribution and merchandising provider serving customers across Canada. The deal is intended to diversify Postmedia’s business model and expand its distribution/logistics capabilities from coast to coast.
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February 5, 2026
- Buyer
- ShipTime Canada Inc., Paid, Inc.
- Target
- Warehowz, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Addon
ShipTime Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Paid, Inc., acquired an 80% ownership stake in Warehowz, an on-demand warehousing and fulfillment marketplace. The deal brings Warehowz’s 2,500+ North American warehouse network into ShipTime’s logistics technology ecosystem to expand U.S. and enterprise capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Freedom Pet Supplies, Novacap
- Target
- Trueman Distribution Ltd.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Addon
Freedom Pet Supplies, a Novacap portfolio company, has acquired Trueman Distribution Ltd., a long-standing pet products distributor headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The add-on purchase gives Freedom Pet a Western Canada hub as part of its strategy to build a truly national distribution network across Canada.
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December 9, 2025
- Buyer
- Alliance Solution Group, Novacap
- Target
- Intramodal Warehouses Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Addon
Alliance Solution Group, a Novacap portfolio company, has acquired Intramodal Warehouses to expand its warehousing footprint in Quebec. The add-on expands Alliance’s food-grade warehousing capacity (over 500,000 sq. ft. on the Island of Montreal) and creates operational synergies with Alliance’s IntraPAK repackaging division to better serve food and beverage customers across Canada.
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May 5, 2025
- Buyer
- Kenco
- Target
- Drexel Industries' 3PL business
- Seller
- Drexel Industries
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Kenco, a U.S.-based third-party logistics provider, has acquired Drexel Industries' 3PL business, including four warehouses and roughly 100 associates in London, Ontario. The acquisition expands Kenco's Canadian footprint and adds co-packing and co-filling capabilities to its service offering.
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February 4, 2025
- Buyer
- Purolator, Inc.
- Target
- Livingston International
- Seller
- Platinum Equity
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Purolator, Inc. has acquired Livingston International, a Toronto-headquartered customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trade consulting firm, from Platinum Equity. Financial terms were not disclosed; Livingston (founded 1945) employs roughly 2,700 people and is Canada’s largest customs broker. Platinum Equity acquired Livingston in 2019 and has overseen a multi-year transformation of the business.
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January 22, 2025
- Buyer
- BrightOrder
- Target
- Spark Technology Labs (CloudHawk)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
BrightOrder has acquired Spark Technology Labs, the developer of the CloudHawk RTLS-powered fleet and asset-tracking platform. The purchase will let BrightOrder integrate Spark Technology Labs' real‑time tracking capabilities into its AI-enabled fleet maintenance and telematics offerings to enhance service reliability, reduce downtime, and expand capability for fleet customers.
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January 15, 2025
- Buyer
- SeaFort Capital, Jessiman Family Investments Inc.
- Target
- GHY International (Geo. H. Young & Co. Ltd. and GHY USA Inc.)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
SeaFort Capital has made a majority investment in GHY International, a Winnipeg-headquartered customs brokerage and trade compliance services provider, with Winnipeg-based Jessiman Family Investments joining as a co-investor. GHY's Co-CEO Richard Riess will retain significant equity, the existing senior executive team will remain in place, and the company plans to pursue organic growth and acquisitions supported by SeaFort and new financing from Bank of Montreal.
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December 3, 2024
- Buyer
- TFI International Inc.
- Target
- Keystone Western Inc.
- Seller
- Norm Curtis
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
TFI International has acquired Keystone Western, a Manitoba-based asset-based logistics provider specializing in truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) services across Canada and the United States. Founder and CEO Norm Curtis sold the company to TFI; Keystone Western will gain access to TFI's resources, expanded equipment and a broader North American network.
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- Buyer
- GreyLion Partners LP
- Target
- Birdseye Security Solutions
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Growth capital
GreyLion Partners has made an equity investment in Birdseye Security Solutions, the Mississauga-based provider of AI-enabled remote video monitoring and logistics yard supervision. The capital — Birdseye's first institutional investment since its 2011 founding — will support the company's growth and scaling across transportation, automotive and warehousing end-markets.
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October 11, 2024
- Buyer
- Metro Supply Chain Inc.
- Target
- Quick Contractors
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Metro Supply Chain Inc. has acquired Quick Contractors, a North American managed network of independent contractors and installers. Quick Contractors will operate as a specialty service within Metro Supply Chain's Last-Mile Transportation Solutions to expand the combined company's home delivery and installation capabilities for retailers and consumers.
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September 25, 2024
- Buyer
- Gardewine Group Limited Partnership
- Target
- Westman Courier & Freight
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Gardewine Group Limited Partnership has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Westman Courier & Freight, a Winnipeg-based regional courier and trucking operator. The deal, expected to close October 1, 2024, expands Gardewine's service network across Manitoba and into northwestern Ontario and gives Westman customers access to Gardewine's broader transportation, logistics and terminal network.
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August 14, 2024
- Buyer
- TFI International
- Target
- CMW Express, FRL Express
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Montreal-based TFI International has acquired two Canada-based carriers, CMW Express and its sister company FRL Express, expanding its TL and LTL footprint across Quebec, the Maritimes, Ontario and the eastern U.S. Terms were not disclosed; the deals are described as tuck-in add-ons as TFI continues a spree of smaller regional acquisitions while integrating prior larger deals.
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July 17, 2024
- Buyer
- TDL Gentek
- Target
- Microcel
- Seller
- Atar Capital
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Divestiture
TDL Gentek has acquired Microcel, a Canadian full-service distributor of consumer technology brands, from Atar Capital. The transaction closed on July 17 and positions TDL Gentek to expand and enhance its consumer goods distribution capabilities in Canada.
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- Buyer
- Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. (DSG), Lawson Products, Inc., Lawson Products Canada, Inc.
- Target
- Source Atlantic Limited
- Seller
- Irving family
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Distribution Solutions Group, through its operating company Lawson Products and affiliate Lawson Products Canada, agreed to acquire Source Atlantic Limited, a Canadian wholesale distributor of industrial MRO supplies, safety products, fasteners and value‑added services. The transaction, expected to close in Q3 2024, expands DSG's Canadian footprint by combining Source Atlantic's eastern Canadian presence with Bolt Supply's western operations and is expected to be immediately accretive to DSG's adjusted EPS.
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July 2, 2024
- Buyer
- Imperial Dade
- Target
- Pro-Tech Sanitation, Ltd.
- Seller
- Chris Hagerman (founder) / Pro-Tech Sanitation ownership
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Imperial Dade has acquired Pro-Tech Sanitation, Ltd., a janitorial supplies distributor serving Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The acquisition expands Imperial Dade Canada's footprint in the Atlantic provinces and brings Pro-Tech's employees and founder Chris Hagerman onto the Imperial Dade platform; financial terms were not disclosed.
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June 28, 2024
- Buyer
- Wellington Group of Companies
- Target
- Contract Express
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Canada-based Wellington Group of Companies has acquired Contract Express, expanding Wellington's brokerage, truckload and LTL services across the U.S. and Canada. Terms were not disclosed; Wellington said it will preserve Contract Express's brand and operations while adding buying power and support from the larger group.
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- Buyer
- TruckPro, LLC, Crane Carrier (Canada) Limited
- Target
- Transaxle Parts
- Seller
- Tom Neelin, Gary Zwygers
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
TruckPro, through its wholly‑owned subsidiary Crane Carrier (Canada) Limited, acquired the Transaxle Parts group of companies, expanding TruckPro's heavy‑duty truck and trailer parts distribution and repair footprint in the Greater Toronto Area. Transaxle operates five locations in the Toronto, Ontario market; Transaxle owners Tom Neelin and Gary Zwygers will continue to lead day‑to‑day operations following the acquisition.
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April 16, 2024
- Buyer
- Rehrig Pacific Company
- Target
- QTEK Design
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Rehrig Pacific Company has acquired QTEK Design, a provider of pallet handling and dispensing machinery, to integrate QTEK’s automation products (including the RFID-enabled DStacker) into Rehrig’s material‑handling and supply‑chain solutions. The purchase expands Rehrig Pacific’s product and technology capabilities to improve warehouse efficiency across end markets such as cold storage, retail, and pharmaceuticals.
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- Buyer
- Source Energy Services Ltd.
- Target
- RWR Trucking Inc.
- Seller
- RWR Trucking Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Source Energy Services Ltd. (TSX:SHLE) acquired RWR Trucking Inc.'s sand trucking assets, including a fleet of 27 tractors and 52 trailers, in a transaction comprised of cash, a vendor take back note, and assumed lease obligations. The deal brings key RWR drivers, dispatchers and support personnel into Source to strengthen its Last Mile Logistics capabilities and support frac sand distribution to oil and gas customers.
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March 7, 2024
- Buyer
- Ziing
- Target
- Metroland Parcel Services
- Seller
- TorStar Corp.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Calgary-based last-mile delivery startup Ziing has acquired Metroland Parcel Services (MPS) from TorStar Corp. The acquisition, which closed February 20, adds 41 employees, 17 service partners and hundreds of contractors to Ziing as it expands its Canadian delivery network and scales its co-load and distribution capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Warehouse On Wheels (WOW), Wind Point Partners
- Target
- BenLea Leasing Inc.
- Seller
- Bennett family (owners of BenLea Leasing)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Addon
Warehouse On Wheels (WOW), a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has acquired the storage trailer rental operations of BenLea Leasing Inc., a Cambridge, Ontario-based trailer rental and maintenance provider. The add-on expands WOW's presence in the Greater Toronto Area and represents the platform's twenty-first acquisition since partnering with Wind Point.
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February 1, 2024
- Buyer
- Imperial Dade
- Target
- Les Produits Sanitaires Royal Net
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Imperial Dade has acquired Les Produits Sanitaires Royal Net, a 35-year Quebec-based distributor of janitorial supplies, paper and packaging products. The acquisition expands Imperial Dade’s Canadian footprint and strengthens its service and product offering in Quebec; financial terms were not disclosed.
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January 17, 2024
- Buyer
- Mullen Group Ltd.
- Target
- ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Mullen Group Ltd. has acquired Richmond, British Columbia-based ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc., adding a leading beverage-alcohol-focused logistics provider to its network. ContainerWorld will operate as an independent, wholly owned subsidiary, with founder Dennis Chrismas remaining in his role; the business is expected to generate roughly CAD 150 million in annualized revenue and expand Mullen's reach in Western Canada.
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January 9, 2024
- Buyer
- Metro Supply Chain Inc.
- Target
- SCI Group Inc.
- Seller
- Canada Post Corporation, Purolator Holdings Ltd.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Metro Supply Chain Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire SCI Group Inc. from Canada Post Corporation and Purolator Holdings Ltd., strengthening Metro's position as a leading North American strategic contract logistics provider. The acquisition adds new verticals and capabilities (including expanded e-commerce and sector coverage) to Metro's offering, and SCI's CEO Chris Galindo will remain with the combined entity.
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November 27, 2023
- Buyer
- Canada Cartage Corporation
- Target
- The GTI Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Canada Cartage Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The GTI Group, a Montreal-based logistics provider offering brokerage, freight management, forwarding, drayage, intermodal, warehousing and specialized heavy/oversize trucking. The deal expands Canada Cartage’s service capabilities and marks its first entry into the U.S. market, with GTI’s U.S. offices in Houston, Des Moines and Franklin, Tennessee; the combined company is expected to generate over C$1 billion in annual revenue.
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September 12, 2023
- Buyer
- Imperial Dade
- Target
- Ralik
- Seller
- Ali Mustafa, Hamdi Mustafa, Shoukri Mustafa
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Addon
Imperial Dade has acquired Ralik, a Blainville, Quebec-based distributor of paper goods, packaging materials and janitorial supplies. The deal is an add-on to Imperial Dade's Canadian platform and represents the company's 72nd acquisition under current leadership; financial terms were not disclosed.
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September 6, 2023
- Buyer
- TorQuest Partners
- Target
- Brimich Logistics
- Seller
- Fergus family
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Growth capital
TorQuest Partners has completed an investment in Brimich Logistics, a family-owned third-party logistics and supply chain management provider based in Brantford, Ontario. The Fergus family will remain significant shareholders as TorQuest partners with management to expand Brimich's capacity and capabilities in Southern Ontario.
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- Buyer
- Mullen Group Ltd.
- Target
- B. & R. Eckel's Transport Ltd.
- Seller
- Ringuette family
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Mullen Group Ltd. has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire B. & R. Eckel's Transport Ltd., a Bonnyville, Alberta-based trucking and logistics operator. The acquisition, funded from Mullen's cash and credit lines, adds 16 facilities, a fleet of ~400 power units and over 950 trailers, ~420 employees and approximately $85.0 million in annualized revenue, expanding Mullen's presence in Northeastern Alberta and energy-focused hauling capabilities.
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April 18, 2023
- Buyer
- NFI
- Target
- SDR Distribution Services
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
NFI, a North American supply chain solutions provider, has acquired SDR Distribution Services to expand its Canadian footprint and double its distribution presence in Canada. The acquisition brings additional fashion and retail customers to NFI and expands its presence in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver, reinforcing NFI's position as one of Canada's largest warehousing and distribution businesses.
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April 10, 2023
- Buyer
- EFL Global
- Target
- Locher Evers International
- Seller
- Locher family
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Canada
- Type
- Buyout
EFL Global has acquired Locher Evers International (LEI), a long-standing, family-owned Canadian logistics company that provides freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, trucking and related services. The deal expands EFL's footprint in Canada and strengthens its end-to-end logistics capabilities for customers across multiple industries.
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March 22, 2023
- Buyer
- Westcap Mgt. Ltd., Westcap MBO III Investment LP
- Target
- 18 Wheels Holdings Limited Partnership
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Westcap Mgt. Ltd., through its MBO III Investment LP buyout fund, completed an investment in 18 Wheels Holdings Limited Partnership, a Burnaby-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider. The investment is intended to support succession planning and national / North American growth, expanding 18 Wheels' warehousing, transportation, co-packing and reverse logistics capabilities.
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February 21, 2023
- Buyer
- TFI International Inc.
- Target
- Axsun Group
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
TFI International has acquired Axsun Group, a Montreal‑based provider of intermodal, drayage, freight brokerage and warehousing services. The acquisition strengthens TFI's logistics and intermodal capabilities across Canada and the U.S.; Axsun will continue to be led by President and CEO Steve Ramescu and join TFI’s Logistics segment.
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September 20, 2022
- Buyer
- MiddleGround Capital
- Target
- HLC, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
MiddleGround Capital, a Lexington, Kentucky-based private equity firm, has acquired HLC, Inc., a North American distributor of bicycle parts and accessories headquartered in Lévis, Quebec (with operations in the U.S.). MiddleGround intends to grow HLC as a platform business by expanding geographic reach and investing in technology and infrastructure while HLC's president Pat McGinnis remains in day-to-day control.
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- Buyer
- Krystal Growth Partners
- Target
- Joto Imaging Supplies
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Krystal Growth Partners has acquired a majority interest in Joto Imaging Supplies and named Phil DeSerres as President. Joto, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Coquitlam, British Columbia, is a North American B2B leader in distribution of dye sublimation supplies with five distribution locations across Canada and the United States.
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August 17, 2022
- Buyer
- SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.
- Target
- Linzel Distributing
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. completed its acquisition of Linzel Distributing, a Hamilton, Ontario-based wholesale distributor of outdoor lighting and landscape supplies. The deal expands SiteOne's presence in Canada and adds Linzel's product expertise and customer programs to SiteOne's national distribution network.
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- Buyer
- Hillcore Group
- Target
- Porter Warehousing & Distribution
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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June 22, 2022
- Buyer
- Hillcore Group
- Target
- Active Warehousing Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- Trinity Industries, Inc.
- Target
- Quasar Platform Inc.
- Seller
- Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Trinity Industries, Inc. has acquired Quasar Platform Inc., an end-to-end rail logistics software platform, from Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. The purchase, which closed on May 26, enhances Trinity’s Trinsight digital product suite by adding yard management, activity-based costing and new data visualization capabilities; Trinity will retain Quasar’s employees.
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May 18, 2022
- Buyer
- Hillcore Group
- Target
- MTE Logistix
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Hillcore Group has completed the acquisition of MTE Logistix, one of Western Canada’s largest third-party logistics (3PL) providers. MTE operates more than 3.5 million sq. ft. of warehouse space across Edmonton and Calgary and serves 150+ clients across food & beverage, building materials, healthcare and industrial end markets; Hillcore said the deal is part of a plan to build a national logistics platform and expand MTE's footprint by ~1.5 million sq. ft.
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March 10, 2022
- Buyer
- AFS Logistics
- Target
- DTA Services, Ltd.
- Seller
- DTA Services, Ltd. (shareholders)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
AFS Logistics has acquired DTA Services, Ltd., a 102-year-old Toronto-based freight bill audit and pay firm. The acquisition expands AFS's capabilities and footprint in the Canadian market, adding freight audit/pay, LTL, parcel cost management and transportation management services.
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March 2, 2022
- Buyer
- American Trailer World
- Target
- Marius Garon, Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Addon
American Trailer World (ATW) has acquired Marius Garon, Inc., a Quebec City–based distributor and retailer of trailer parts and towing accessories. The acquisition adds Marius Garon to ATW’s TexTrail Trailer Parts distribution portfolio to expand ATW’s Canadian footprint and strengthen its parts and accessories distribution network.
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- Buyer
- Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc.
- Target
- Logistics Support Unit (LSU) Inc.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. (AHG) has completed its acquisition of 100% of Logistics Support Unit (LSU) Inc. for approximately $30 million, paid via the issuance of 154,639 subordinate voting shares and about $22.5 million in cash. LSU is a Canada-based third-party logistics provider specializing in pharmaceutical, medical and biotechnology warehousing, distribution and order management and is the exclusive distributor of immunizing agents for Québec's public health system.
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February 3, 2022
- Buyer
- Fastfrate Group
- Target
- United Transfer Limited
- Seller
- Paul Glover, Paul Rigby
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Fastfrate Group has acquired United Transfer Limited, a Saskatoon-based transportation and warehousing company, effective February 3, 2022. The acquisition expands Fastfrate's footprint in Saskatchewan (Saskatoon and Regina), enhances its intra-West services and final-mile offerings, and follows a prior partnership between the two companies; United Transfer was owned by Paul Glover and Paul Rigby prior to the transaction.
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January 10, 2022
- Buyer
- Canada Cartage
- Target
- Laurentien Transport
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Canada Cartage has acquired Laurentien Transport, a Bois-des-Filion, Quebec-based dedicated contract carrier specializing in refrigerated freight for grocery, pharmaceutical, food & beverage and retail customers. The deal expands Canada Cartage's scale and service capabilities in Quebec and strengthens its dedicated refrigerated transportation offering.
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January 5, 2022
- Buyer
- Banyan Capital Partners, Banyan Committed Capital LP
- Target
- Innovative Surface Solutions LP
- Seller
- Greg Baun (existing majority owner)
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Growth capital
Banyan Capital Partners has made a growth investment in Innovative Surface Solutions LP, a distributor of liquid surface solutions headquartered in Ajax, Ontario. Banyan will partner with CEO and majority owner Greg Baun (who will retain a significant stake) to support the company's next phase of growth across North America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of businesses are being acquired in Canada’s logistics and distribution space?
Common targets include warehousing and repacking operations, third-party logistics (3PL), customs brokerage and freight forwarding/trade consulting, and logistics technology platforms (e.g., tracking and monitoring).
Which provinces show up most often in these logistics & distribution acquisitions?
Recent deals are concentrated in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, and Manitoba.
Do buyers focus on adding capabilities or expanding geography?
Both themes appear. Several acquisitions are aimed at expanding warehouse/repacking footprints across provinces, while others add service capabilities such as customs brokerage or integrate real-time tracking and logistics technology.
Are technology and security plays included alongside traditional logistics assets?
Yes. Examples include fleet/asset tracking technology acquisitions and an equity investment in AI-enabled remote video monitoring and logistics yard supervision.
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