Platinum Equity Celebrates Graduating JRLA Seniors, Announces Scholarship Recipients
DEARBORN, Mich. – After weeks of meetings, advice and mentoring from Platinum Equity representatives, the day had finally arrived for the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy senior class. Adorned in personally decorated caps and gowns, applause erupted throughout the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center as the 2026 JRLA senior class graduated in early June. Employees from the Platinum Equity-sponsored mentorship program joined the celebration. “My mentee (Aniya Davis) and I developed a really great relationship […]
Platinum Equity to Acquire Tangent Technologies
LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2026) – Platinum Equity today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tangent Technologies (“Tangent”), a leading manufacturer of high-performance synthetic materials utilized across a wide range of outdoor living, marine, decking, fencing, infrastructure and other industrial markets. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is […]
Platinum Equity to Sell Heat Controller to Lennox
Sale positions Heat Controller for continued growth Divestiture represents final exit of the firm’s investment in HVAC/R distributor Motors & Armatures LOS ANGELES (June 18, 2026) – Platinum Equity today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Heat Controller, a leading HVAC equipment supplier, to Lennox (NYSE: LII). Financial terms of the […]
Platinum Equity’s Louis Samson Discusses Key Industry Topics at Milken Global Conference 2026
Platinum Equity’s Co-President Louis Samson participated in two sessions at the recent Milken Global Conference held in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria. One of the sessions was moderated by Capital Allocators host Ted Seides and was called Creating Long-Term Value: The Next Era of Private Equity. The session covered: The private […]
Ingram Micro Unveils New Downtown Office in Western New York
Ingram Micro has officially opened its new downtown Buffalo, N.Y. office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring remarks from company executives and Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan. The event marked a major milestone in the company’s 40-year presence in Buffalo. Located just steps from City Hall and the waterfront, the new office reflects Ingram Micro’s continued commitment to Buffalo and its […]
Platinum CEO Tom Gores Tells SBJ ‘No Limits’ Attitude is Driving Pistons Renaissance
The Sports Business Journal recently highlighted Platinum Equity Founder and CEO Tom Gores’ leadership of the fast-rising Detroit Pistons across two content pieces. In an exclusive Q&A, Gores, who acquired the Pistons in 2011, discusses the team’s historic brand, the first-round playoff victory over the Orlando Magic and their rise to the top of the […]
Tarter, John Deere Announce Partnership to Launch American-Made Cutters
LIBERTY, Ky. – John Deere and Tarter USA announced a manufacturing partnership to develop and produce a new line of American-made flex wing rotary cutters under the Frontier™ brand. Dealer feedback has been highly favorable, with initial order volumes exceeding first-year forecasts, signaling strong demand across key agricultural markets. Manufacturing of the new product line is […]
Platinum Equity Completes Sale of Unical Aviation to Satair, an Airbus Company
Successful exit follows comprehensive four-year operational transformation program LOS ANGELES (May 11, 2026) – Platinum Equity today announced that the sale of Unical Aviation Inc. (“Unical”), a leading global provider of aerospace aftermarket solutions, to Satair, an Airbus company, has been completed. The sale includes Unical, a global aircraft parts and components supplier of Used Serviceable […]
Platinum Equity’s Credit Team Leads Financing for Soulshine Farms
LOS ANGELES (May 7, 2026) – Platinum Equity announced today it provided financing for Soulshine Farms in connection with a recent strategic investment in the company. Soulshine is a value-add poultry processor specializing in higher-complexity products for the foodservice and retail industries. “This financing reflects our sector expertise and our depth of experience partnering with […]
Platinum Equity Announces Acquisition of Infratech
LOS ANGELES (May 5, 2026) – Platinum Equity announced today the acquisition of Infratech, a preeminent branded player and pioneer in infrared electric heating solutions with more than 50 years of experience serving customers across residential and commercial heat applications. Financial terms were not disclosed. Platinum Equity acquired the business from entrepreneur Sam Longo Jr. […]
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