Ingram Micro Acquires BRLink, Strengthening Its Partner Ecosystem with New Managed Services

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Agreement expands the global distribution leader’s cloud services portfolio, establishing Ingram Micro as the only Brazil distributor offering a complete migration to the cloud Irvine, California and São Paulo, Brazil –  December 7, 2021. Ingram Micro announced today that it has completed the acquisition of BRLink, a leading managed services provider (MSP) in Brazil. Adding […]

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of Orbit Irrigation to Husqvarna Group

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Successful Investment Adds to Momentum of Platinum Equity’s Small Cap Investment Platform LOS ANGELES (December 2, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today that the previously announced sale of Orbit Irrigation to Husqvarna Group in a transaction valued at approximately $480 million has been completed. Orbit, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has approximately 300 employees and […]

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Water Treatment Company Solenis

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Solenis Simultaneously Acquires Sigura Water; Combined Entity Creates Diversified Leader in Sustainable Solutions LOS ANGELES – November 9, 2021 – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries. As part of the transaction, Solenis has merged with Sigura Water, an existing […]

BlueCrest Acquires Fluence Automation

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(Danbury, CT) – BlueCrest, the global leader in the high-volume print, mail and parcel insertion and sortation space, has acquired Fluence Automation.  This strategic acquisition by BlueCrest will allow the companies to harmonize their solutions – hardware, software and imaging – and accelerate growth in the eCommerce fulfillment and Parcel sortation markets.  Fluence will become […]

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of Multi-Color Corporation

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LOS ANGELES (November 1, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today the sale of Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), a global leader in label solutions, has been completed. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “MCC’s success was the result of a strong partnership with MCC’s management team and a lot of hard work by talented employees […]

McGraw Hill Completes Acquisition of Edtech Pioneer Achieve3000

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New York, NY (November 1, 2021) – McGraw Hill today closed its previously-announced transaction to acquire Achieve3000, a recognized leader in differentiated instruction and learning acceleration for PreK-12 students in all 50 states and 48 countries. “Achieve3000 and its product portfolio are wonderful complements to our PreK-12 business,” said Simon Allen, CEO of McGraw Hill. […]

Platinum Equity Forms Continuation Fund to Support Continued Growth of United Site Services

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Transaction includes reinvestment from existing shareholders, and commitments from new investors including Fortress Investment Group, Landmark Partners and Blackstone Strategic Partners LOS ANGELES – November 1, 2021 – Platinum Equity announced today the closing of a continuation fund vehicle in connection with the acquisition of United Site Services (USS), the largest provider of portable sanitation and […]

Platinum Equity Portfolio Company Petmate To Combine With Cosmic Pet

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Transaction creates industry leading platform with robust scale and breadth of product offering across pet supply categories LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Platinum Equity announced today the acquisition of Cosmic Pet, a leading designer, marketer and distributor of pet products, including toys, beds, collars and leashes, treats, feeders and bowls, and other accessories. Cosmic Pet will […]

Platinum Equity to Sell Orbit Irrigation to Husqvarna Group

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Divestiture of Smart Watering Technology Solutions Provider Follows Successful Transformation Program Sale Adds to Momentum of Platinum Equity’s Small Cap Investment Platform LOS ANGELES (October 26, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Orbit Irrigation to Husqvarna Group in a transaction valued at approximately $480 million. Orbit will become part […]

Platinum Equity Acquires Global Environmental Services Business Urbaser from China Tianying for $4.2 Billion

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Acquisition of Madrid-Based Integrated Waste Management Company Adds to Global Buyout Firm’s Momentum in Europe LOS ANGELES and MADRID (October 21, 2021) – Platinum Equity today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Urbaser, one of the world’s largest providers of environmental services, from China Tianying Inc. for an enterprise value of approximately $4.2 billion […]