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TorQuest Announces Brimich Partnership!

Brimich Logistics — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:19:39 +0000

Brimich Logistics Inc. is excited to announce a new partnership with TorQuest!

The following is a press release first published by TorQuest:

“TorQuest Partners Announces Investment in Brimich Logistics

Investment Will Support the Company’s Growth in Southern Ontario

Toronto, Ontario – September 6, 2023 – TorQuest Partners, one of Canada’s leading private equity firms, today announced that it has completed an investment in Brimich Logistics, a full-service, family owned, and operated supply chain management and third- party logistics (3PL) business based in Brantford, Ontario. TorQuest is partnering with Brimich’s existing owners, the Fergus family, who will remain significant shareholders in the Company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

TorQuest Partners with Brimich Logistics Inc.

For more than twenty-five years, Brimich has provided a one-stop shop for customers seeking integrated transportation, logistics and warehousing solutions. The Company offers ambient, refrigerated, and frozen storage services across five locations, and has a workforce of over 400 employees.

With TorQuest’s involvement, Brimich will continue to expand its capacity in Southern Ontario in the coming years. There will be no changes to the Company’s leadership team or day-to-day operations as a result of the transaction.

Jonathan Fraser, Partner at TorQuest, said: “Since founding Brimich in 1997, the Fergus family has built an incredibly successful business grounded in a focus on what customers care about – food safety capabilities and responsive service. TorQuest looks forward to working alongside existing management to continue expanding Brimich’s capacity and capabilities as a top-tier provider of supply chain management services to customers across Southern Ontario.”

“We are delighted about the opportunities this partnership with TorQuest will bring, while also remaining true to the values that have made us so successful,” said Pat Fergus, President of Brimich. “We look forward to continued success as we take advantage of our entrepreneurial culture to expand our business and deliver more services to more customers in more markets.”

Stikeman Elliott LLP served as legal advisor to TorQuest. RBC Capital Markets acted as exclusive financial advisor and Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP served as legal advisor to Brimich.

About Brimich Logistics

Based in Brantford, Ontario, Brimich Logistics prides itself on providing a one-stop shop for customers seeking a cost effective, full-service supply chain management capabilities. Brimich Logistics operates over one million square feet of warehousing space, with a primarily food-grade customer base, and has invested in food grade certifications, modern supply chain technology systems, and value-added services. For more information about Brimich please visit www.thebrimichgroup.com.

About TorQuest Partners

Founded in 2002, TorQuest Partners is a Canadian-based manager of private equity funds. With more than C$5.0 billion of equity capital under management, TorQuest is currently investing from TorQuest Partners Fund V, a C$1.4 billion fund that closed in March 2020. TorQuest invests in middle market companies and works in close partnership with management to build value. To learn more about TorQuest, please visit

www.torquest.com

For media inquiries:
Sandy Blackwood, Longview Communications Inc., (647) 927-7346″

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Brimich Expands Into Etobicoke!

Brimich Logistics — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:18:19 +0000

Brimich Logistics is thrilled to announce their recent expansion into the Etobicoke Ontario region.

Carterra and Brimich Create New Opportunities With Exceptional Partners

In a continuing effort to provide our clients with the best logistics service operations and locations in southern Ontario and greater Toronto area, Brimich Logistics is pleased to announce the company has acquired access to more than 300,000 square feet of new warehousing space with entrepreneurial real estate partner Carttera.

The expansion into the prime new space was made possible through the expertise of global real estate and investment leader Colliers and an exceptional listing team at CBRE Canada.

In a recent Linkedin post, Carttera expressed their gratitude for the new partnership with a gracious welcome statement:

“Carttera is pleased to welcome Brimich Logistics to 1330 Martin Grove Road in Etobicoke. Brimich is a proudly family owned & operated Canadian company with over 50 years of combined experience in Supply Chain Management and 3rd Party Logistics. Brimich specializes in the food & beverage & consumer packaged goods industries by providing SQF certified, dry and cold, supply chain solutions. Brimich is an exemplary corporate citizen with an excellent ESG record.”

About Carterra

Carttera is a Canadian real estate investment fund manager, asset manager and developer with major interests in the GTA and Montreal.

Their forward-thinking approach creates award-winning commercial and residential developments by blending entrepreneurial agility with institutional capital.

Company Highlights

$6 Billion
Total Development

20+
Active Developments

5,900
Residential Suites

10+
Million Sq. Ft. Developed

About the Martin Grove Etobicoke Location

Carterra’s new 1330 Martin Grove Road warehousing space was developed with a focus on attracting LEED Silver Certification tenants in mind

The space is ideally located on the west side of Martin Grove Road, south of Rexdale Boulevard in close proximity to the major logistic routes of Highways 427, 409 and 401.

Main Features:

40′ clear height
8″ concrete slabs
3%+ office sf
185 parking stalls
51 shipping doors (1 per 7,200 sf)
2 drive-in doors
LED lighting and an outdoor amenity space

Aerial View of Location at 1330 Martin Grove Road in Etobicoke

About Colliers

Colliers is a well-known global leader with over 27 years experience in real estate services and investment management.

Operating in 62 countries around the globe, their team of 17,000 enterprising professionals work to provide their clients with expert collaborative real estate and investment.

About CRBE

Serving as the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment company, CBRE maintains a #1 global market position in property management and valuation, sales, leasing and outsourcing.

Company Highlights

500
Offices

100+
Countries

150K
People

90+
Fortune 100 Clients

What is LEED and Why is it Important?

As the world continues to acknowledge the importance of industry accountability, key steps must be taken by all sectors, including the real estate industry, to help improve sustainability and overall global health.

LEED principles call for the design of a structure to rely on more clean energy sources. These include green focused wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric sources.

With the goal of further conserving energy, these state-of-the-art facilities should also include operational systems set to run on schedules that minimize energy consumption during off-peak hours.

Include ESG Principles

With adherence to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, investors benefit from future gains made by applying these non-financial factors as part of their process of identifying growth opportunities and material risks.

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Canada Recognizes Brimich In SmartWay Profile

Brimich Logistics — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:48:20 +0000

Joining a host of forward-thinking carriers, a recent article on the official Government of Canada website shares insight into the heart of what makes Brimich tick!

Partners Moving Towards Sustainability

Through intelligent observation and leveraged opportunity through Canada’s SmartWay program, Brimich has positioned itself to take full advantage of the future.

In the article Rick Fergus, VP of Sales and Operations, states:

“Becoming a more environmentally responsible transportation logistics company is an advantage we want to leverage—for ourselves, our customers and our environment. Being a SmartWay partner holds our company accountable, prompting us to live up to our commitment to environmental sustainability.”

Values, Vision, and Excellent Leadership.

The article goes on to explain some of the extraordinary details that go into running a lean, efficient, and environmentally conscious logistics business.

Getting Smarter

From the article:

– Brimich Logistics uses its SmartWay partnership as a logistics provider not only to choose from the most environmentally responsible carriers, but also to improve the fuel efficiency of its emerging transportation division.

– As a third-party logistics provider, the company takes advantage of the SmartWay portal to identify and hire carriers that are also program partners. Brimich also uses the SmartWay newsletter to stay up to date about the latest advances in transportation sustainability. As an added bonus, Brimich considers being a SmartWay partner as a further means—along with Safe Quality Food certification—of standardizing and improving key aspects of its operations.

For more insight into what makes smarter partnerships, read the full article on the Government of Canada website here: SmartWay Partner Profiles

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Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays!

Brimich Logistics — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:22:14 +0000

Wishing all our families, friends and amazing clients all the best this Holiday Season. Our warmest wishes go to you all for good fortune and continuing happiness into the New Year.

From all of us at Brimich Logistics, Happy Holidays to everyone!

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