B&W Heat Treating Canada

B&W Heat Treating Canada, a Kitchener, Ontario-based supplier of heat-treating services for customers with aluminum, steel, alloy or metal parts that require heat treatment, was placed in receivership on September 27 on application by Cerberus Business Financial, owed together with certain other lenders approximately US $3.0 million. Until several years ago, the largest and most profitable part of the company's business was processing engine blocks for its main customer, which represented approximately 37% of the company's revenue. In 2015/2016, the customer transferred its business to Mexico, away from the company. As a result of the loss of business, the company has suffered operating losses for several years. Despite attempts to scale back costs, the company was unable to return to profitability and made the decision to sell the business and its assets. A sale process has led to a proposed transaction with Hilco, which will be completed through the receivership. Farber was appointed receiver. Counsel is McMillan for the applicant and Chaitons for the company.