Toronto, Canada-based Kent Road Capital has established Bloor Street Flexibles, a new platform company dedicated to the flexible-packaging converting sector. In conjunction with the platform’s launch, Bloor Street Flexibles has completed its inaugural acquisition of a leading manufacturer of sustainable and innovative flexible films serving the food & beverage, agriculture, and industrial markets across the US and Canada.

Quebec-based Bloor Street Flexibles was formed in partnership with Dave Timm, an industry veteran with over three decades of leadership experience in the flexible-packaging industry. Timm will serve as a key strategic partner in driving the platform’s growth, bringing a track record of operational excellence and value creation from his tenure at industry leaders including Charter Next Generation and Pregis.

The establishment of Bloor Street Flexibles represents a strategic entry into the North American flexible-packaging market, a sector characterized by resilient demand and increasing opportunities for consolidation and innovation. The platform will focus on acquiring and integrating high-performing flexible-packaging manufacturers focused on producing speciality films and sustainable packaging solutions.

“We are thrilled to launch Bloor Street Flexibles and to partner with Dave Timm, whose expertise and reputation in the industry is first class,” says David Mansell, Managing Partner at KRC. “The flexible-packaging industry is at an inflection point, with customers increasingly demanding sustainable, high-performance solutions. By combining Dave’s operational vision with Kent Road’s patient capital and strategic resources, we are building a premier platform capable of delivering exceptional value to customers.”

“I am excited to partner with the Kent Road team to build Bloor Street Flexibles into a market leader,” adds Timm. “We see a tremendous opportunity to partner with businesses that are at the forefront of sustainability and operational excellence. Our first acquisition is a perfect example of the high-quality, innovation-led companies we aim to support.”

About Bloor Street Flexibles
Bloor Street Flexibles is a family of companies dedicated to delivering exceptional flexible-packaging solutions to the food, agriculture, and industrial sectors in the US and Canada. Prioritizing innovation and sustainability, Bloor Street Flexibles offers tailor-made, high-performance, and recyclable film solutions that meet the evolving needs of the market.

More info: www.bloorstreetflexibles.com.