Upper Canada Road Services

Metro Pavement Markings Ltd. has been acquired by Upper Canada Road Services Inc. Coldwater acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Upper Canada Road Services Inc. (“UCRS” or the “Company”) in connection with its acquisition of Metro Pavement Markings Ltd. (“Metro” or the “Target”). Founded in 2003 and based in Markham, Ontario, UCRS is a […]

O’Brien Lifting Solutions

O’Brien Lifting Solutions Inc. has been acquired by Warren Equity Partners. Coldwater acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to O’Brien Lifting Solutions Inc. (“O’Brien” or the “Company”) on its sale to Warren Equity Partners (“WEP”). Stikeman Elliott LLP acted as sell-side legal advisor, Greenberg Traurig LLP served as U.S. tax advisor, and Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP […]

Anco Chemicals

Anco Chemicals Inc. has been acquired by Airgas Inc. Coldwater acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Anco Chemicals, Inc. (“Anco”) on its sale to Airgas, Inc. (“Airgas”). Miller Thomson LLP acted as the sell-side legal advisor. Founded in 1955, Anco is a leading specialty chemicals manufacturing and distribution company that supplies bulk and packaged aqua ammonia and anhydrous ammonia, […]

Spectra Confectionery

Spectra Confectionery Ltd. has been acquired by SK Capital Partners LP. Coldwater acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Spectra Confectionery Ltd. (“Spectra” or the “Company”) on its sale to SK Capital Partners LP (“SK Capital”), a U.S.-based private investment firm. Legal counsel to the seller was provided by Miller Thomson LLP, with BGS Chartered […]

Peel Exterior Maintenance

Peel Exterior Maintenance Inc. has been acquired by Arnts The Landscape Supplier Inc. Coldwater acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Peel Exterior Maintenance (“Peel” or the “Company”) in connection with its sale to Arnts The Landscape Supplier Inc. (“Arnts”). Founded in the late 1980s and headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Peel is a regional leader […]

All Railings

All Railings has been acquired by Rhyno Equity. Coldwater acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to DFL Fabrication Limited o/a All Railings Ltd. (“All Railings”) on its sale to Rhyno Equity Group (“Rhyno”). Keyser Mason Ball LLP acted as sell-side legal advisor, and D&B Chartered Professional Accountants LLP as accounting and tax advisor. Established in […]

Westmount Storefront Systems

Westmount Storefront Systems Inc. has been acquired by Alpha40 Capital. Coldwater acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Westmount Storefront Systems (2022) Inc. (“Westmount” or the “Company”) on its sale to Alpha40 Capital (“Alpha40”). McCarter Grespan Lawyers acted as sell-side legal advisor, and Cameron Keller & Company Professional Corporation as accounting and tax advisor. Westmount […]

Schwartz Chemical

Schwartz Chemical Corporation has been acquired by a Private Buyer Group. Coldwater acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Schwartz Chemical Corporation (“Schwartz” or the “Company”) in connection with its sale to a Private Buyer Group. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Pickering, Ontario, Schwartz is a specialty manufacturer of coatings, adhesives, and sealants for […]

Burlington Fence

Burlington Fence Ltd. has been acquired by Powell Contracting. Coldwater acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Burlington Fence Ltd. (“Burlington Fence” or the “Company”) in connection with its sale to Powell Contracting (“Powell”). Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Burlington Fence is a family-owned business and a recognized leader in fencing solutions. […]

Essence Food Service

Essence Food Service Inc. has been acquired by The Chefs’ Warehouse Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF). Coldwater acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Essence Food Service Inc. (“Essence” or the “Company”) on its sale to The Chefs’ Warehouse Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF). Based in Toronto, the Company is a leading distributor of high-quality European food products. With […]