British Columbia-based K2 Fasteners is partnering with Alphi Capital ("Alphi"), a lower middle market private equity firm based in Toronto.

Founded in 1989, K2 is a national master distributor of stainless steel and other corrosion resistant fasteners. With five branches in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia, K2 is known for its selection of stainless steel and other industrial purpose fasteners and its technical sales team.

"We are excited to partner with Alphi and look forward to growing K2 to the next level,” stated K2’s Aymen Clark. “Our team is proud of its history of delivering first class service to our loyal customers.

“By partnering with Alphi and leveraging its team and resources, we are eager to explore new opportunities for K2."

"The Clarks and Gerry Romak have built a terrific company with an excellent reputation in the fastener market," stated Alphi partner Thecla Sweeney. "We look forward to continuing to build on this legacy during this next phase of growth through investments in K2's people, capacity, and geographic reach."

Alphi Capital is a Toronto-based private equity firm founded in 2022 by Andrew Fortier and Thecla Sweeney. Alphi targets investment opportunities in the Canadian lower middle market – focusing on business services and high return on invested capital businesses.

K2 Fasteners was founded in 1989 by Bert and Hana Clark who were later joined by their partner Gerry Romak in 1991. K2 provides customers throughout North America with access to a large variety of stainless steel fasteners, alloy steel fasteners, and other corrosion resistant hardware materials. Web: k2fasteners.ca