Manufacturing

Joint venture between Rio Tinto and Aymium

On July 25, 2024, Rio Tinto and Aymuim announced its new biocarbon joint venture in Québec, Évolys Québec Inc. This venture will be involved in manufacturing a renewable metallurgical biocarbon product to decrease carbon emissions in large-scale industrial processes. The joint venture will be...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: Jul 25, 2024 Value: --

Mapei in its acquisition of Diaplas

On February 2, 2024, Mapei, through its subsidiary Mapei Canada, announced its acquisition of Diaplas. The acquisition will afford Mapei new opportunities to expand within North America and diversify their current product offerings. Mapei S.p.A. is an Italy-based manufacturer of chemical...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: February 2, 2024 Value: -

Lavergne Industries Inc. in its connection with a $20 million investment from Fondaction

On April 4, 2023, Lavergne Industries Inc. received a $20 million investment from Fondaction. Lavergne focuses on meeting the strong demand for carbon footprint by manufacturing resins from recycled plastic. Through this investment, the company will continue to expand their presence in the market...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: April 4, 2023 Value: $20 million

Avidbots in its US$70 million Series C financing

On September 27, 2022, Avidbots announced it had completed its $70 million Series C financing round led by Jeneration Capital. True Ventures, Next 47, SOSV, GGV Capital, BDC Capital, Golden Ventures, and Kensington Capital Partners, and first-time investors BMO Capital Partners, Golden...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 27, 2022 Value: $70 million

AtomVie in its spinout and Series A Financing

On August 24, 2022, AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc. announced it had completed its series A funding with Avego Management, LLC, an investment firm specializing in healthcare. With this funding, AtomVie plans to expand their production capability by building a new state-of-the-art...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: August 24, 2022 Value: -

Bailey International in connection with its acquisition of Hydrolico International

On June 7, 2022, Bailey International announced it had acquired Hydrolico International, a Quebec-based hydraulic product company. With this acquisition, Bailey International will be able to expand its product portfolio and provide additional expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 7, 2022 Value: --

Zebra Technologies in its acquisition of Matrox Imaging

On June 7, 2022, Zebra Technologies Corporation completed its previously announced acquisition Matrox Imaging, a proven developer of advanced machine vision components and systems, for US$875 million. With this acquisition, Zebra will further expand its offering in the fast-growing...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: June 7, 2022 Value: US$875 million

Vigil Health Solutions in its acquisition by ASSA ABLOY

On January 17, 2022, Vigil Health Solutions Inc. announced its $12.55 million acquisition by ABLOY Canada Inc., a subsidiary of the ASSA ABLOY Group. This all-cash transaction, which is expected to close in March of 2022, will allow the company to continue to focus on innovation and...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: -- Value: $12.55 million

Deerfield Specialty Papers in connection with the sale of Glassine Canada to Nordic Paper Holding.

On December 31, 2021, Deerfield Specialty Papers completed the sale of its Canadian subsidiary, Glassine Canada, to Nordic Paper Holding AB for a preliminary purchase price of $92 million. Nordic Paper Holding AB is a Scandinavian specialty paper producer that supplies kraft and natural...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: December 31, 2021 Value: $92 million

Hardwoods Distribution Inc. in its $100.6 million offering

On December 7, Hardwoods Distribution Inc. completed its $100.6 million public offering of common shares, including the exercise in full of an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters. The offering was led by Cormark Securities Inc. and National Bank Financial Inc., acting as...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: December 7, 2021 Value: $100.6 million