STEWARDSHIP.

LEADERSHIP.

TECHNOLOGY.

Equonos is a facility systems alliance that invests in high-quality mechanical and controls firms to drive technological synergy. By combining decades of HVAC expertise with modern automation we provide the foundation necessary to help the local trade meet the evolving needs of the modern building.

Our Vision

To support a unified network of experts where traditional craftsmanship is empowered by modern automation. By integrating smart technology and sustainable solutions into the built environment, we seek to create efficient facilities and lasting opportunities for the people who maintain them.

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Our approach is to align premier commercial mechanical firms across Western Canada. We look for companies that share our dedication to service excellence and are eager to enhance their operations through building automation and modern technology.

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We expand this network by offering tailored investment solutions for owners seeking to maximize the value of their legacy through strategic integration, operational expertise, and the implementation of modern automation.

Our Objective

Our objective is to modernize the way building owners engage with mechanical trades. By integrating tradition-rich service with advanced automation and energy logic, we provide owners with cost predictability and clear visibility into their systems' performance.

  • Identify high-quality mechanical commercial service businesses with robust growth potential, focusing on technology integration and innovative solutions to enhance operations.

  • Our approach is to invest with premier commercial mechanical and controls firms across Western Canada. We look for companies that share our dedication to service excellence and are eager to enhance their operations through building automation and modern technology

  • Build lasting partnerships to promote a culture of growth, efficiency, and collaboration through advanced operational solutions.

  • Empowering and supporting future management teams and employees through proactive mentorship and continuous professional development

  • Engage in philanthropic efforts, and active community participation to make a meaningful impact in the neighbourhoods we serve.

TEAM

Based in Vancouver, BC, EQUONOS is led by a team of seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds and extensive industry experience across industrial services, private investment, finance, business development and technology.

Our team is dedicated to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and leveraging these solutions to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation.

We combine our industry expertise with an advanced approach to create sustainable value, empower future leadership, and foster growth within partnerships.

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Graeme Dobinson
CEO

Graeme Dobinson combines a bold vision for growth with a hands-on leadership style, working alongside teams to unlock a company’s full potential

  • Graeme is a serial entrepreneur with 20 years of experience scaling and growing industrial service companies from start-up to successful exit. His largest and most recent “cleantech” venture grew from its emerging roots in Vancouver to a leading national enterprise, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to major corporations from coast to coast. During Graeme’s involvement, the company’s revenue growth increased by an average of 86% every year for 9 years straight. As COO and CRO, Graeme was responsible for managing the company’s industry leading margin performance as well as the procurement, customer experience and account management groups.

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John Kirincic
CFO

John Kirincic oversees the financial health of the operating companies, providing the stability and professional management required to ensure they thrive

  • John has career experience in corporate finance, M&A, private equity, and venture capital building value for stakeholders as a senior operational and financial partner, working in leadership positions such as chief financial officer, chief operating officer, vice president of finance, investment managing director and treasury manager. John has industrial experience in a national roll-up in the transportation service sector.

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Ryan Hanawalt
COO

Ryan Hanawalt uses his background in technology to find smarter ways of working, providing the tools and support your team needs to stay competitive and run smoothly

  • Ryan is a seasoned technology leader having experience in building a global consultancy, scaling a SaaS platform, and building a delivery centre. Through these entrepreneurial endeavours, Mr. Hanawalt has led the M&A process of selling these businesses and supporting teams in the acquisition process for other technology and tech-adjacent businesses. His roles have included President, Partner, and Co-Founder and his role has been to create and build high-functioning teams.

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Neal Rempel
CCO

Neal Rempel offers almost 40 years of expertise in construction, manufacturing, and strategic investment.

  • A master electrician and Vice President of Business Development for a major contracting firm, Neal is an entrepreneurial thinker with an affinity for identifying opportunities who enjoys finding solutions in complicated circumstances. Neal has served on industry association boards, as well as corporate and charitable boards, and is equally comfortable discussing on site technical issues or corporate performance metrics.

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