Ryerson CEO praises economic promise of American manufacturing at ground-breaking event for subsidiary

Ryerson CEO Eddie Lehner told a crowd of elected officials, dignitaries and construction workers earlier this month that well-paying manufacturing jobs are key to the American economy, according to the Chicago Tribune. He made the remarks came during a ground-breaking ceremony for wholly owned subsidiary Central Steel & Wire. “I am going to say it […]
Platinum Equity to Acquire Majority Interest in Global Intimate Apparel Company Hop Lun

Investment in Hong Kong-based lingerie and swimwear company led by Platinum’s Singapore investment team LOS ANGELES and SINGAPORE, June 20, 2022 — Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in international fashion lingerie and swimwear company Hop Lun from company founder Erik Ryd. Financial terms were not […]
Solenis’ ‘commitment to people, resilient culture’ receives WSJ recognition

When Platinum Equity announced the $5.25 billion acquisition of Solenis, the firm was highly complementary of the water treatment chemistry company’s leadership. “It is an exceptionally well-run organization with an outstanding management team and a service-oriented culture,” Platinum Equity Partner Jacob Kotzubei said when the definitive agreement was announced last summer. “We believe in the […]
Platinum Equity CEO Tom Gores pledges $100 million to build national charitable organization during appearance at Mackinac Policy Conference

During Q&A session with NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico, Gores discusses Platinum origins, civic engagement, diversity goals and philanthropy: ‘We’re just scratching the surface’ MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – The chat began with a light-hearted exchange expressing hope the Detroit Pistons reach the NBA Finals in the near future. It ended with applause from an audience […]
Why Tom Gores and the Pistons are building new $20 million community center in Detroit as a social justice initiative: ‘We should be reacting every single day’
MACKINAC ISLAND – Social justice has become a major point of discussion since the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Platinum Equity Founder and CEO Tom Gores is no different than other business leaders who have pondered the issue over the last two years. But when he decided to act, instead of […]
Club Car Completes Acquisition of Garia

Augusta, Ga (June 2, 2022) – Club Car, a leading manufacturer and global leader in golf, consumer, and utility vehicles, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Garia A/S (“Garia”) a Denmark-based manufacturer of electric street legal low-speed vehicles for the utility, consumer and golf markets. The acquisition also includes Melex, which Garia […]
Inspired by Voices Inside Pistons Organization, Tom Gores to Fund New Flagship Community Center in Rouge Park
$20 million commitment will fund new 25,000-square foot multi-use facility, renovate Brennan pool house, and deliver diverse range of services to Cody Rouge neighborhood Gores, Pistons organization and Detroit Parks & Rec to engage residents in planning, design and programming Project originated through discussions with Pistons players, coaches and executives on how to expand and accelerate social […]
Platinum Equity CEO Tom Gores among featured speakers at annual conference featuring Michigan business leaders, government officials
The last few years have been eventful for Platinum Equity CEO and Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores. The private equity firm he founded in 1995 is coming off a banner year of deal activity in 2021. On the court, the Detroit Pistons just completed their fifth season playing at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit, […]
Securus Technologies Appeals for a More Serious, Thoughtful Approach to Regulation of Calling Services for the Incarcerated in California

Company Asks Court to Require CPUC to Reconsider Its 2021 Interim Rate Order Securus Technologies has submitted an appeal of the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) 2021 Interim Rate Order for Incarcerated Person Calling Services (ICPS), noting the Commission’s rejection of its own staff’s recommendation to follow the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) 2021 meaningful, data-driven […]
Alex Doñé Joins Platinum Equity as Managing Director

LOS ANGELES (May 9, 2022) – Platinum Equity announced today that Alex Doñé has joined the firm as a Managing Director responsible for global functions related to strategic planning, investor capital development and other firm leadership initiatives. Mr. Doñé was most recently Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for the New York City Comptroller’s Office Bureau of […]