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Launched in June 2024 by Chris von Saarn and David Midgley, West Lion Capital set out to acquire an SME in Canada, with the support of Sage Capital Partners, Red Forest Capital, The Operand Group, Vonzeo Capital, Archipelago Capital Partners, Housatonic Partners, Endurance Search Partners, Kamylon, ETA Equity, Mineola Search Partners, Milk Street Ventures, Highland Creek Partners, and various private investors. In less than 18 months, they completed the acquisition of Protek Safety & Controls. Glen Silvestri (Sage Capital Partners), Lawrence Dunn (Endurance Search Partners), and Sheret Ross have been appointed to the Board.
Founded in 2009 and based in Calgary, Protek is an industry-leading distributor of hazardous-location electrical safety systems. The company provides mission-critical products, including LED lighting, flame and gas detection systems, industrial flame controls, heaters and heat tracing, and signaling equipment to engineering, procurement, and construction firms, oil and gas operators, environmental monitoring companies, and contractors across Western Canada.
The company was acquired as a strategic move to strengthen and expand its presence in the specialized industrial safety and control market. Protek brings strong technical expertise, a comprehensive product portfolio, and well-established customer relationships across critical sectors. By leveraging its market leadership and ability to deliver complete, specialized solutions for demanding industrial applications, the acquisition is expected to drive growth through enhanced market reach and improved operational efficiencies.
