Kent Road Capital has created a new company called Bloor Street Flexibles, which focuses on converting flexible packaging. They have also acquired their first manufacturer that serves the food and beverage, agriculture, and industrial markets in the U.S. and Canada.
The company, based in Quebec, was formed in partnership with Dave Timm, an expert with over 30 years of experience in flexible packaging. Timm will play a key role in helping the company grow, using his knowledge from previous roles at Charter Next Generation and Pregis.
Bloor Street Flexibles will focus on buying and merging with companies that make specialty films and sustainable packaging.
David Mansell, Managing Partner at Kent Road Capital, expressed excitement about the launch of Bloor Street Flexibles. He emphasized the importance of Dave Timm’s leadership as well as vision in a time when the flexible packaging industry is evolving.
Mansell also highlighted how combining Dave Timm's operational expertise with Kent Road's strategic resources will position the platform to deliver exceptional value to its customers while meeting the rising demand for sustainable packaging.
Executive Statement
According to David Mansell, managing partner at Kent Road Capital, they are thrilled to launch Bloor Street Flexibles and to partner with Dave Timm, whose expertise and reputation in the industry is first class. The flexible packaging industry is at an inflection point, with customers increasingly demanding sustainable, high-performance options. By integrating Dave's operational vision with Kent Road's patient capital as well as strategic resources, they are building a premier platform capable of delivering exceptional value to customers.
