Tag - 2011

Ironbridge Equity Partners announces the acquisition of the Frost Fighter Division (“Frost Fighter”) of Industrial Commercial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd.

(Toronto, December 2, 2011) Ironbridge Equity Partners of Toronto (“Ironbridge”) is pleased to announce that it, together with management, has acquired the Frost Fighter Division (“Frost Fighter”) of Industrial Commercial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd.

For over 35 years, Frost Fighter has been one of the North American leaders in the design and manufacturing of harsh environment portable heating solutions for industrial and commercial applications. Frost Fighter produces a line of indirect and direct-fired heaters that are primarily sold to the rental industry for use in natural resource, oil and gas and construction applications. Frost Fighter in located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Ironbridge invests in Canadian middle-market businesses operating in a broad range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, and consumer and business products and services. The Ironbridge investment team has extensive financial and operating experience and works closely with the management teams of its portfolio companies to enhance value.

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Ironbridge Equity Partners announces the acquisition of Hank’s Maintenance & Service Co. Ltd.

Toronto, June 27, 2011 Ironbridge Equity Partners of Toronto (“Ironbridge”) is pleased to announce that it, together with management, has acquired Hank’s Maintenance and Service Co Ltd. (“Hank’s”) from members of the Walkom Family.

About Hank’s Maintenance & Service Co. Ltd.
Founded in 1968, Hank’s is an oil well maintenance business providing in-field services, parts sales and engine sales and rentals. Hank’s is based in Estevan, Saskatchewan and serves the large and growing Bakken Oil Field, located in greater Southeastern Saskatchewan. Hank’s is recognized by customers as the market leader for maintenance services in the Canadian Bakken.

About Ironbridge Equity Partners
Ironbridge invests in Canadian middle-market businesses operating in a broad range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, and consumer and business products and services. We provide equity capital for management buyouts, expansions, recapitalizations, restructurings and owner/operators who would like to retire and sell their business. We will make equity investments from $5 million to over $30 million. The Ironbridge investment team has extensive financial and operating experience and works closely with the management teams of its portfolio companies to enhance value.

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Ironbridge Equity Partners announces the acquisition of LaFrentz and Christenson Trucking Ltd.

Toronto, February 15, 2011 Ironbridge Equity Partners of Toronto (“Ironbridge”) is pleased to announce that it, together with management, has acquired L&C Trucking Ltd. (“L&C”) from members of the Christenson Family.

About LaFrentz & Christenson Trucking Ltd.
Founded in 1956, L&C is an oilfield logistics business providing pipe custodian services and 24-hour oilfield hauling for pipe, tanks, drill collars, mats and drilling fluid. L&C is based in Estevan, Saskatchewan and serves the Bakken Oil Field, located in the greater Southeastern Saskatchewan area. L&C is uniquely positioned to be the hauler of choice as it is responsible for pipe inventory management for several oilfield pipe supply companies.

About Ironbridge Equity Partners
Ironbridge invests in Canadian middle-market businesses operating in a broad range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, and consumer and business products and services. We provide equity capital for management buyouts, expansions, recapitalizations, restructurings and owner/operators who would like to retire and sell their business. We will make equity investments from $5 million to over $30 million. The Ironbridge investment team has extensive financial and operating experience and works closely with the management teams of its portfolio companies to enhance value.

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