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GNI Management Group Inc. Acquires Thermal-Tek Insulation

Apr 17, 2026

GNI Management Group Inc. acquires Thermal-Tek Insulation

(Toronto, April 17, 2026) GNI Management Group Inc. (“GNI”), an Ironbridge portfolio company, is announcing the acquisition of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based Thermal-Tek Insulation (“Thermal-Tek”), a trusted provider of insulation services in Saskatoon and the surrounding areas since 2001.

“Thermal-Tek and its team operate under the same core values of service excellence and performance as GNI, and that dedication to excellence is exactly what we look for in a partner,” said Bill Maginas, CEO of GNI. “This acquisition marks an important step in our Canadian growth strategy and gives us a strong foundation in Saskatchewan’s residential and new construction markets.”

“Joining GNI gives Thermal-Tek access to the resources and expertise that will allow us to serve our customers at an even higher level,” said Dwight Short, Owner of Thermal-Tek. “We’re proud of what we’ve built here, and this partnership will allow us to take our service delivery to the next level.”

Dwight Short will remain in his role as branch manager for Thermal-Tek in the Saskatoon region, and the business will continue to operate as Thermal-Tek Insulation.

This acquisition marks GNI’s eleventh business location and its first in the province of Saskatchewan, reinforcing the company’s mission to help homeowners and builders create safer, more energy-efficient and sustainable communities Canada-wide.

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

For more information, contact:

Bill Maginas
CEO
GNI Management Group Inc.
gni.ca

Jeff Murphy
Managing Partner
Ironbridge Equity Partners
ironbridgeequity.com

 


 

GNI Management Group Inc. fait l'acquisition de Thermal-Tek Insulation

(Toronto, le 7 avril 2026) 

GNI Management Group Inc. (« GNI »), une société du portefeuille d’Ironbridge, annonce l’acquisition de Thermal-Tek Insulation (« Thermal-Tek »), une entreprise établie à Saskatoon, en Saskatchewan, qui offre des services d’isolation de confiance à Saskatoon et dans les régions avoisinantes depuis 2001.

« Thermal-Tek et son équipe partagent les mêmes valeurs fondamentales d’excellence du service et de rendement que GNI, et c’est précisément ce dévouement à l’excellence que nous recherchons chez un partenaire », a déclaré Bill Maginas, chef de la direction de GNI. « Cette acquisition représente une étape importante de notre stratégie de croissance au Canada et nous offre une assise solide dans les marchés résidentiel et de la construction neuve en Saskatchewan. »

« En nous joignant à GNI, Thermal-Tek a accès aux ressources et à l’expertise qui nous permettront de servir nos clients à un niveau encore plus élevé », a déclaré Dwight Short, propriétaire de Thermal-Tek. « Nous sommes fiers de ce que nous avons bâti ici, et ce partenariat nous permettra de rehausser la qualité de nos services. »

Dwight Short conservera son rôle de directeur de succursale pour Thermal-Tek dans la région de Saskatoon, et l’entreprise poursuivra ses activités sous le nom de Thermal-Tek Insulation.

Cette acquisition marque le onzième emplacement commercial de GNI et son premier dans la province de la Saskatchewan, renforçant ainsi la mission de l’entreprise d’aider les propriétaires et les constructeurs à créer des collectivités plus sécuritaires, plus écoénergétiques et plus durables partout au Canada.

L’équipe d’Ironbridge, composée de treize professionnels en investissement, investit dans des entreprises canadiennes du marché intermédiaire inférieur œuvrant dans un large éventail de secteurs, notamment la fabrication, la distribution ainsi que les produits et services aux consommateurs et aux entreprises. Ironbridge possède une vaste expérience financière et opérationnelle et travaille en étroite collaboration avec la direction de ses sociétés en portefeuille afin d’en accroître la valeur.

 

Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec:

Bill Maginas
Chef de la direction
GNI Management Group Inc.
gni.ca

Jeff Murphy
Associé directeur
Ironbridge Equity Partners
ironbridgeequity.com

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