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Vertiv Expands Thermal Management Portfolio With Acquisition of Energy Labs

Acquisition adds offerings and capabilities for cloud, colocation providers and commercial and industrial segment  COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–January 16, 2018– Vertiv, formerly Emerson Network Power, has acquired Energy Labs, a privately owned, U.S.-based manufacturer of custom air handling systems. The acquisition strengthens Vertiv’s leading position in the data center thermal management space and enables expansion into […]

Platinum Equity to Acquire Husky Injection Molding Systems

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 18, 2017) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Husky Injection Molding Systems from Berkshire Partners and OMERS Private Equity for $3.85 billion. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2018. “This is another marquee […]

Platinum Equity Sells Keen Transport to Wallenius Wilhemsen Logistics

Successful Investment Highlights Strength of Platinum Equity’s Value Proposition in the Lower Middle Market LOS ANGELES (Dec. 8, 2017) –Platinum Equity today announced it has sold Keen Transport to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics ASA (WWL).  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Keen Transport is a national provider of heavy-haul logistics and transportation services for […]

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Pattonair

Acquisition of UK-based aerospace and defense business expands Platinum Equity’s European portfolio and underscores continued commitment to investing in the region LONDON (October 31, 2017) –Platinum Equity today announced it has completed its acquisition of global aerospace and defense supply chain provider Pattonair from Exponent Private Equity.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. […]

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of NILCO to U.S. LUMBER

Successful Investment Highlights Strength of Platinum Equity’s Value Proposition in the Lower Middle Market LOS ANGELES (Oct. 26, 2017) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the sale of NILCO to U.S. LUMBER GROUP.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. NILCO, headquartered in Hartville, Ohio, is a wholesale distributor of specialty building materials and […]

Platinum Equity to Sell NILCO to U.S. LUMBER

Successful Investment Highlights Strength of Platinum Equity’s Value Proposition in the Lower Middle Market LOS ANGELES (Sept. 17, 2017) –Platinum Equity today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell NILCO to U.S. LUMBER GROUP.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The sale is expected to close during the fourth quarter, subject […]

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of United Site Services

LOS ANGELES (August 28, 2017) –Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of United Site Services (USS).  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. United Site Services, based in Westborough, Mass., is a leading provider of portable restrooms, temporary fence and related site services. The company serves customers throughout the United States […]

Platinum Equity to Acquire Pattonair

Acquisition of UK-based aerospace and defense business expands Platinum Equity’s European portfolio and underscores continued commitment to investing in the region  LONDON (August 21, 2017) –Platinum Equity today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire global aerospace and defense supply chain provider Pattonair from Exponent Private Equity.  Financial terms of the transaction were […]

Platinum Equity to Acquire Fischer Tech

Singapore-based manufacturer to merge with Platinum Equity’s portfolio company Ying Shing Enterprises LOS ANGELES, SINGAPORE (July 27, 2017) – Platinum Equity announced today that FT Holding II Limited (“Offeror”), an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of investment funds and entities affiliated with and advised by Platinum Equity, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fischer Tech Ltd. (“Fischer Tech”), […]