Sentinel Dock & Door Solutions (“Sentinel” or the “Company”), a leading Canadian acquisition platform backed by Trivest Partners (“Trivest”), is pleased to announce its acquisition of Secord Doors (“Secord”), one of Canada’s oldest and most respected overhead door and dock service providers. Headquartered in Markham, Ontario, with an additional location in Burlington, Secord significantly expands Sentinel’s geographic reach and service capabilities across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Founded in 1956 and led by second-generation owner Mark Secord, Secord specializes in preventative maintenance and repair services for commercial and industrial clients throughout the GTA. Secord is known for its strong reputation, reliable service model, and long-standing customer relationships, many of which span decades.
“Secord Doors has built an incredible legacy over nearly 70 years, and we are proud to welcome them to the Sentinel platform,” said Travis Allan, CEO of Sentinel Dock & Door Solutions. “Mark and his team bring deep industry knowledge, an outstanding reputation, and highly complementary service coverage within the GTA. This acquisition is another meaningful step in our strategy to build the leading dock and door service network in Canada.”
The acquisition is particularly strategic for Sentinel as it provides additional market density in the GTA, with Secord’s facilities positioned to efficiently service both the northeastern and southwestern corridors of the region.
“We are excited to partner with Sentinel and take this next step in Secord’s journey,” said Mark Secord, President of Secord Doors. “The cultural alignment and shared commitment to long-term customer relationships made this a natural fit. I’m proud to continue leading the business and excited for the growth opportunities this partnership brings.”
Sentinel remains actively engaged in identifying and partnering with high-quality dock and door service providers across Canada, supporting the growth of local businesses while building a unified national platform.
About Secord Doors
Secord Doors is one of Canada’s longest-standing overhead door and dock service providers, founded in 1956 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario. The company offers preventative maintenance, break-fix repair, and limited retrofit installation services to commercial and industrial customers throughout the Greater Toronto Area. With a strong service-first culture and deep customer relationships, Secord is a trusted partner for long term facility solutions. To learn more, visit https://www.secord1956.com/.
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, Mar-Lin, Door Doctor, and now Secord Doors. 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.
Contacts
Vince Enright
Sentinel Dock & Door
venright@sentineldds.com
Asad Dilawari
Trivest Partners
adilawari@trivest.com
(305) 858-2200
