Subsidiary Features

January 6, 2022

“You have to fly the airplane and build it at the same time,” commented Steve Woodman, President of G&W Commercial Interiors (the “Company” or “G&W”). In a service-based business environment, constant evolution is prevalent. During the Fall of 2021, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve to discuss life at G&W four and a half years after its acquisition, the obstacles encountered and the opportunities gained, and how the Company’s legacy remains after becoming part of the Lynx family. Meeting Lynx Like many former business owners who are part of the Lynx portfolio, Steve’s goal of selling G&W […]

November 4, 2021

About Blind Bay Village Grocer In the small town of Blind Bay, British Columbia with a population of under 2,500, Blind Bay Village Grocer is shining bright. Blind Bay Village Grocer (“the Company” or “BBVG”) has become a hub for its community. It is a prime destination for fuel, liquor, and groceries. We had the pleasure of sitting down with James Inglis (President of BBVG) to discuss life at the Company over the last 3.5 years, the business’ mission to remain competitive within the grocery industry, and giving back to the Blind Bay community. Getting Acquainted During the Fall of […]

August 25, 2021

About All Systems Go All Systems Go (“ASG”), founded in 2000, is an office furniture installation, relocation and project management firm based in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (“GTA”). ASG has been providing reliable services to organizations working on complex office furniture projects for over two decades. We had the pleasure of joining Louise Spong (Office Director) and Stewart Spong (President) over Zoom to discuss their experiences with developing a company, working with a private equity firm, and dealing with global tragedies while running a business. Meeting Lynx at the Right Time When Louise and Stewart started ASG in 2000, […]

August 11, 2021

Lynx and Port-Style: The Ultimate Team “The whole company was either going to live or die,” says Katherine Samuel, President of Lynx subsidiary company, Port-Style Enterprises Inc (“Port-Style” or “the Company”). Port-Style is an importer and distributor of kitchenware products. It represents over 30 high-quality and well-known kitchen and home brands, including its own product line, Kitchen Basics. Port-Style is currently on track to have its best year yet. However, the harsh reality of acquisitions: it is not always smooth sailing. In mid-2017, Port-Style was definitely not having its best year. So, what changed between then and now? Over Zoom, […]