Legacy
Preservation
Preservation
We understand the importance of what you’ve built. Our acquisition philosophy is grounded in respect for your brand, your people, and your client relationships.
Strategic Partnership
The Most Owner-Operator Aligned Acquiror in the Industry
One of the fundamental principles of GDI is creating and promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all our employees and clients.
Grow With Us Through Strategic Partnership
GDI Ainsworth has completed 53 acquisitions since 2008 and operates a successful, profitable and financially healthy business. We are a public company with our shares traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Our entrepreneurial spirit and corporate culture, rooted in strong values such as honesty, integrity, respect and customer commitment, define who we are.
At GDI Ainsworth, we don’t call them acquisitions; we view them as partnerships.
We treat people with fairness and integrity at all times, which is a key to our success. We are actively seeking out partnerships with facility services companies that share our values.
With over 30,000 employees across North America and decades of experience in commercial cleaning, multi-trade technical services and integrated facility solutions, GDI Ainsworth is well-positioned to support your company’s next phase of growth.
Whether you are seeking a succession solution, looking to expand your capabilities,
or aiming to align with a larger organization to better serve your customers, we are
open to conversations with companies of all sizes.
Why partner with GDI Ainsworth
Growth-Focused
Onboarding
Onboarding
We work with each partner to develop a thoughtful transition and onboarding plan. Our goal is to help you strengthen your operations, not overhaul them.
Operational
Excellence
Excellence
As part of the GDI Ainsworth family, your team will gain access to national support, best-in-class processes, safety programs, training systems, and advanced technology platforms, including human resource management and proprietary bidding and estimating tools.
Financial
Strength
Strength
With over a century of industry experience and a strong financial foundation, GDI Ainsworth has the resources, stability, and investment capacity to support strategic acquisitions and build long-term partnerships that drive sustainable growth.
What We’re
Looking For
We are actively seeking
facility services companies
in the following areas:
- Janitorial / Commercial Cleaning
- Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC & Mechanical Services
- Building Automation & Controls
- Security Services
- Specialty Cleaning (e.g., clean rooms, data centers, healthcare)
- Niche or regionally dominant provider
If your business has a strong leadership team, a loyal client base, and a commitment to operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
What You
Can Expect
Our acquisition process is professional, respectful, and confidential. We know that selling your business is a major decision, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.
We tailor our approach to each owner’s unique needs and goals.
The process typically includes:
01
Introductory conversation
02
Mutual NDA to protect sensitive information
03
Business overview and alignment discussion
04
Valuation and transaction structure
05
Diligence and integration planning
Let’s Start the
Conversation
If you’re a business owner or advisor exploring
a potential sale or strategic partnership,
contact us in confidence.
