Trivest Announces Launch of Sentinel Dock & Door Solutions and Expansion Through Strategic Acquisitions

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trivest Partners (“Trivest” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the formation of Sentinel Dock & Door Solutions (“Sentinel” or “Company”), a premier network of commercial dock and door service providers across Canada. Sentinel brings together three leading regional service providers under a unified platform poised for continued growth. In conjunction with the platform’s launch, Trivest is also pleased to announce the appointment of Travis Allan as Chief Executive Officer.

Sentinel was formed through the acquisitions of Lenworth Building Services, Pro Door & Dock Systems, and Mar-Lin Dock & Door—well-established companies specializing in the installation, repair, and maintenance of overhead doors, dock levelers, and related equipment for commercial and industrial facilities. With operations in Toronto and Southwestern Ontario, Sentinel is positioned to serve a diverse customer base with best-in-class service and technical expertise.

“I am excited to partner with Trivest to build Sentinel Dock & Door,” said Travis Allan, CEO of Sentinel. “By bringing together industry-leading operators like Lenworth, Pro Door, and Mar-Lin, we are creating a company that is uniquely positioned to provide our customers with best-in-class solutions, operational excellence, and a commitment to service.”

Trivest Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on supporting and growing founder-led businesses, will continue to invest in Sentinel’s expansion strategy. The Company is actively seeking additional acquisitions to further strengthen its service capabilities and geographic reach.

“Sentinel represents an exciting opportunity to build a scaled, national platform in the Canadian dock and door services space,” said Asad Dilawari, Principal at Trivest Partners. “We look forward to continuing to support the Sentinel team as they grow the business through strategic acquisitions and investments in operational infrastructure.”

About Sentinel

Sentinel Dock & Door Solutions is an acquisition platform focused on building a premier network of commercial dock and door service providers across Canada. Backed by Trivest Partners, Sentinel partners with high-quality operators, providing the resources and strategic support needed to accelerate growth while preserving each company's legacy of service excellence. The platform was formed through the acquisitions of Lenworth, Pro Door, and Mar-Lin and continues to expand through additional acquisitions. To learn more, visit www.sentineldds.com

About Trivest

Trivest Partners is a leading private equity firm with four unique investment funds that focus exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses with both control and non-control transactions across the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Miami, with a presence in Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, the Firm has more than 50 portfolio companies as of January 2025. To learn more, visit www.trivest.com