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Keystone Automotive Operations Announces Opening of Portland, Oregon Warehouse Operations
Exeter, PA – Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. announced today that the company is again expanding its operations, in order to serve its customers better in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. The company has been very actively growing over the past few years and will be opening its fifth warehouse in the Portland Metropolitan Area. As part of Keystone's recent acquisition of NTP Distribution, Inc. (a leading Wholesale Distributor of aftermarket RV products, parts and accessories), Keystone is now able to supply automotive products from this major location. Keystone's leadership is very enthusiastic about this expanded capability. "We have made significant investments like this in our business in combination with the expansion of cross-dock operations and truck runs and we look forward to providing better service for our customers," said Keystone's VP of Operations, Chris Koshinski. "These improvements will certainly offer a new and stronger value proposition to the performance automotive market's customers in the Pacific Northwest," said, Christopher Patti, VP of US Sales. "All this leads to increased service level and inventory positions which will enable us to retain and increase our ever growing Western customer base," said, Ralph Ruzzi, VP of Canada Sales. About Keystone Automotive Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. and its affiliates are wholesale distributors and retailers of aftermarket automotive accessories and equipment, servicing customers in all regions of the United States and provinces of Canada, as well as various other international locations. The Company's five warehouses and fleet of over 300 trucks provide multi-day per week delivery and returns to the 48 contiguous states and 9 provinces of Canada. Keystone sells and distributes specialty automotive products, including accessories, trim items, wheels, tires and suspension parts, and high performance parts to approximately 15,000 customers. The Company is headquartered in Exeter, PA. For more information about Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., visit Keystone Automotive About NTP Distribution, Inc. NTP Distribution, Inc. is a national provider of quality aftermarket products, parts, and accessories for dealers in the recreational vehicle and hitch and tow industries. Wallace J. Lewis founded the company in 1962 as Northwest Trailer Parts. Today the company has 200 employees, 5 distribution centers across the U.S. NTP's corporate headquarters is located in Wilsonville, OR.
Read MoreWheel Pros Brand, Motegi Racing, Custom Designs Technomesh GT Wheels for Lotus AJR Evora GT
As reported on the Motegi Racing website, Alex Job Racing's Lotus Evora GT #23 will ride exclusively on Motegi Racing Wheels in the 2012 season. Motegi Racing is a brand of Platinum Equity portfolio company Wheel Pros. Motegi designs and engineers advanced performance wheels for vehicles on both racetrack and street. Motegi engineers custom designed a Technomesh GT wheel specifically for the Lotus Evora GT that performs at high expectations in aesthetics and speed. "We count on our teams to help us make the best wheels we can," said Jody Groce, president of Wheel Pros. "We're pleased to join the Alex Job Racing organization in 2012." Full article >>
Read MoreNFL Draft Picks Stay Dedicated to Schutt Helmet Brand
As reported on WCTV.tv, the 2012 NFL Draft picks will show their loyalty to Schutt Football Helmets, a steadfast brand amongst players. Platinum Equity portfolio company Schutt Sports is among the largest football helmet manufacturers in America, holding a significant percentage of the youth, collegiate, and professional football markets. Players will express their confidence in the Schutt brand by donning the helmets during the draft and plan to wear them in Sunday afternoon games. "I've always been comfortable in a Schutt helmet," said former Georgia Bulldog Brandon Boykin. "It protects my head and it feels good." Schutt Sports offers a wide range of sports gear specializing in protection and comfort, using many of the same materials used by the US military in their safety gear. Full article >>
Read MorePlatinum Equity Company Schutt Sports Becomes First Million-Dollar Corporate Sponsor of Elite Football League of India
As reported by The Dallas Morning News, Platinum Equity portfolio company, Schutt Sports, maker of American-style football helmets and face guards, has become the first million-dollar corporate sponsor of the Elite Football League of India (EFLI). The company's president and CEO, Robert Erb, stated, "We're obviously excited about putting the game's best helmets and equipment on the EFLI players, but beyond that, we're in complete agreement with EFLI's vision for the role of football in the country and throughout the region." Schutt Sports has committed to provide 2,000 helmets; 2,300 face guards; 2,000 shoulder pads; and other equipment that will benefit the emerging league. In addition, Schutt has made per-team fiscal commitments for other accessories. The EFLI is India's first professional, American-style football league. The eight new teams, representing all major areas of India—a nation with over 1.2 billion citizens—are currently training for the upcoming inaugural season that kicks off in late 2012. Full Article »
Read More“Seats for Soldiers” Free Ticket Offer Continues
As reported in The Oakland Press, Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), a Platinum Equity portfolio company, is continuing its support for the United States Armed Forces with its "Seats for Soldiers" free ticket offer. This offer applies to all military members and veterans, including their families. The initial summer 2011 "Seats for Soldiers" offer was well received, with tickets given away during the summer concert series at DTE Energy Music Theatre, a venue owned and operated by PS&E. PS&E is extending the offer to include events at The Palace, home of the Detroit Pistons and numerous major concert and cultural events throughout the year. Service members' appreciation and positive response drove PS&E to extend the offer through the end of 2011 and into 2012, which was announced on Veterans Day. Full Article »
Read MorePlatinum Equity Company Quark Special Upgrade Program Benefits Owners of Early Versions
As reported in Macworld, an online source for Apple- and software-related news, Quark, a Platinum Equity portfolio company, is looking to the past to generate interest in the future. Quark has created a special upgrade program making the latest version of QuarkXPress available at a discount to all owners of previous versions of the software. “We know there are QuarkXPress enthusiasts that are still working with older versions and we’d like to ease their transition to QuarkXPress 9 by offering a special offer on the cost of an upgrade,” said Gavin Drake, Vice President of Marketing for Quark. Quark not only wants to encourage past users to stay current with the software, but they also urge past customers to enjoy the new functionality and productivity benefits that version 9 offers. The new features in version 9 provide access to the market of mobile devices—e-readers, smartphones, iPad, and other tablets. Creating work for these devices without coding provides easier access to mobile publication and consequently faster content creation, boosting productivity. Drake goes on, stating that, “If you’re using an older version of QuarkXPress, the new features added in recent years are going to transform your design experience and capabilities as well as enable you to go beyond print to Web, Flash, and now eBook and iPad design.” Full Article »
Read MoreThe Pistons Are Getting Smart
Interviewed by SI.com at the biennial New England Symposium on Statistics and Sports, Platinum Equity partner Robert Wentworth discussed Platinum's plans for the Pistons—acquired by Platinum Equity as a component of Palace Sports & Entertainment—and Platinum's intent to incorporate advanced statistics into the organization. The symposium, held at Harvard, covers statistical modeling and analysis of sports data and attracts statisticians and quantitative analysts from teams including NBA teams the Thunder, Mavericks, Celtics, and Rockets. Although the Pistons' presence at the math-heavy conference created a degree of buzz, Platinum's—and the Pistons'—interest in the conference's sophisticated statistical presentations is clearly to extend the tool kit available for the team to work with. Full article and interview »
Read MorePlatinum Equity Company Contego Packaging Group Invests in New Portsmouth Facility
As reported by Packaging Europe, a packaging industry web site, Contego Packaging Group, a Platinum Equity portfolio company and a pan-European supplier of cartons, leaflets, labels, and foil for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, is moving to a new, 50,000 square foot carton production facility in Fareham, Hampshire. "Our current Portsmouth factory is housed in two separate buildings which does not allow room for much-needed expansion. The move provides an opportunity for us to invest in state-of-the-art printing, cutting, and creasing technology to handle the growing requirements for cartons at Portsmouth," states Tom Reid, Chief Executive Officer, Contego Packaging Group. Having more hands and more space allows Contego to invest in newer, larger, and more efficient printing technology. This expansion will prepare Contego to better meet requirements for long and short run print work. Full Article »
Read MoreDetroit Pistons and PNC Bank Renovate Preschool Exhibit at Detroit Children’s Museum
The Detroit Pistons and presenting sponsor PNC Bank cut the ribbon on a newly renovated preschool area inside the Detroit Children's Museum. The back-to-school themed event featured Pistons ambassadors, mascot Hooper, and voice of the Pistons George Biaha. Youth at the event also received back-to-school packages from the Pistons and PNC Bank. "The educational and interactive activities enhance the museum space," commented Dennis Sampier, vice president of community relations for the Detroit Pistons. "We look forward to the general public enjoying the newly renovated area." PNC Regional President Ric DeVore said, "The return on investment in high-quality early education and school readiness initiatives are significant and long-lasting." The Detroit Children's Museum was founded in 1917 by Detroit Public Schools and is the nation's third-oldest children's museum. Its artifacts, hands-on stations, and planetarium demonstrations offer a unique look at world cultures, history, art, and science. The Pistons have completed 24 renovations in Metro Detroit and across the state of Michigan at locations that include public and school libraries, outdoor basketball courts, hospitals, and community centers. Full Article »
Read MoreFour Winns Debuts 2012 Product Line
North American and international boat dealers and distributor retailers got their first look at the new 2012 Four Winns line this week at the Four Winns dealer conference. The company's segment-redefining 20-foot-and-above models headlined the event, four brand-new models were presented, and many models across the line saw refinements. "We are aggressively attacking the recreational segment in order to bring a distinctive level of separation between Four Winns and our competitors," said Roch Lambert, Group President of Rec Boat Holdings, a subsidiary of PBH Marine Group of which Four Winns is a component. "This year's line-up is a direct hit and creates a powerful reason for consumers to choose a Four Winns boat." Design and engineering changes are the most apparent for the 2012 Four Winns line. Increased cockpit space, distinguishing lines, and attractive package features as well as aggressive pricing are all part of Four Winns 2012 line. Throughout the summer, an early release model of a 2012 Four Winns H200 boat was featured in conjunction with the Discover Boating Initiative sponsored by the National Marine Manufacturer's Association Four Winns was acquired by Platinum Equity in February 2010 as part of the Genmar bankruptcy. Along with Four Winns, recreational boat lines Ranger, Glastron, Wellcraft, Triton, and Stratos are all part of PBH Marine Group. Full Article »
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