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ATIS Expands its Footprint in Alberta Through Acquisition of Vinspec

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, today announced the acquisition of Vinspec by KJA, a subsidiary of ATIS, a TSCP portfolio company and premier provider of elevator and escalator safety inspections, consulting, and managed services across North America.

Vinspec has built a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive elevator and escalator consulting and inspection services to building owners, property managers, architects, and government agencies throughout Alberta and across Canada. With this addition, KJA further expands its capabilities in Alberta while maintaining its core values of independence, technical excellence, and client-first service. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About KJA

With more than 60 years of experience and headquarters in Toronto, KJA is Canada’s largest and premier provider of vertical transportation consulting and managed services. Serving clients from coast to coast, our team delivers independent, technically rigorous guidance for elevators, escalators, and related systems. We are committed to long-term client outcomes through deep expertise, advanced tools, and a national platform that supports building owners across all of Canada.

About ATIS

ATIS (www.atis.com) is one of North America’s largest providers of vertical transportation inspections, consulting, and managed services. With a team of over 200 licensed QEI professionals and expert consultants, ATIS provides unparalleled service across the US and Canada to more than 15,000 clients, promoting the safety and performance of nearly 100,000 elevators and escalators. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation, ATIS provides safety inspections and expert consulting services for a wide range of projects across all sectors, including new construction, modernization, and asset management, while also offering fully managed elevator solutions that include maintenance management and certificate management.

About Thompson Street Capital Partners

Thompson Street Capital Partners (tscp.com) is a St. Louis-based private equity firm focused on investing in founder-owned middle market businesses in the life sciences and healthcare, software and technology, business and consumer services and products sectors. Founded in 2000, the firm has acquired more than 250 companies and had assets under management of over $4.5 billion as of September 30, 2025. TSCP partners with management teams to increase value by accelerating growth, both organically and via complementary acquisitions.

Contacts

Gregory
Camaryn Sapienza
csapienza@gregoryagency.com
(630) 699-9865

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Contacts

Gregory
Camaryn Sapienza
csapienza@gregoryagency.com
(630) 699-9865

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