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Rehlko Reaches Agreement to Sell Curtis Instruments to Parker Hannifin

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Transaction supports long-term growth for both organizations MILWAUKEE, Wis – June 30, 2025: Rehlko, a global leader in energy resilience, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to transition ownership of its Curtis Instruments business to Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, for approximately $1 billion in cash. […]

Platinum Equity to Acquire Solo, European Provider of Personalizable Products and Apparel

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LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2025) – Platinum Equity announced today it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Solo Group (“Solo”), a European market leader in business-to-business personalizable products, from company founder Alain Milgrom and management. Financial terms were not disclosed. The potential transaction remains subject to the information and consultation processes of the relevant […]

Solenis, NCH Corporation Announce Merger Which Aims to Create More Diversified, Customer-Centric Provider of Water, Hygiene Solutions

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The combined company will unite complementary business models to further solidify Solenis’ position as a global leader for water and hygiene solutions.   WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) — Solenis and NCH Corporation (NCH) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge the NCH business with Solenis. Under the terms of the agreement, Solenis […]

How Pelican Products Helped Operation USA Provide Relief During L.A. Wildfires: ‘We are very grateful’

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Some Southern California residents are still displaced months after the L.A. wildfires forced residents to flee homes and businesses. When the fires were raging, international disaster relief agency Operation USA leaned on its relationship with Torrance, Calif.-based Pelican Products, a manufacturer of highly regarded protective cases, for needed coolers, backpacks and flashlights. “Pelican and Operation […]

How Rehlko Supports Sustainable Backup Power Solutions for a Rural Washington Hospital

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Klickitat Valley Health is located just miles from the Columbia River Gorge, a scenic rural area nestled between mountains and volcanoes roughly two hours from Portland, Ore. The rural location creates the need for an emergency power source which is why the hospital, located in Goldendale, Wash., partnered with Rehlko and Toyota Motor North America […]

Henry Ford’s Donation to JRLA Helped by Partnerships with Tom Gores, Platinum

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There was a surprise announcement before the start of the recent Jalen Rose Leadership Academy golfing fundraiser. With JRLA co-founder Jalen Rose, Platinum Equity and Detroit Pistons representatives standing nearby at the Detroit Golf Club, Henry Ford Health VP Jerry Darby announced the healthcare system would donate a now-closed hospital to allow the public charter […]

Platinum Equity’s Jacob Kotzubei at Milken: Differentiation Key to Innovation

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LOS ANGELES – Platinum Equity Co-President Jacob Kotzubei recently told a Milken Institute Global Conference audience that despite some headwinds in private markets, he believes the future is promising for those who continue to adapt and differentiate themselves. Kotzubei and several other industry leaders were invited to participate in an hour-long session called Private Markets […]

Tom Gores, Platinum Equity Continue Support of JRLA Scholars: ‘An Amazing Cause’

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DETROIT — The Platinum Equity-sponsored Jalen Rose Celebrity Golf Classic serves as an annual fundraiser to support the tuition-free, public charter school in northwest Detroit. It’s also a chance for a fun time, according to Emmy Award-winning journalist Jemele Hill, who participated for the first time last August. “It was just a family atmosphere,” said Hill, […]

Platinum Equity’s Credit Team Leads Refinancing for Impact Climate Technologies

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Incumbent lender Platinum steps up again with new financing solution to support ICT’s continued growth LOS ANGELES (April 30, 2025) – Platinum Equity announced today it led a financing for Impact Climate Technologies to refinance its existing indebtedness and support future growth of the business. ICT is a leading supplier of design-assist engineering and manufacturers’ […]