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McGraw Hill Now Trading on the New York Stock Exchange

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NEW YORK — Executives from Platinum Equity-backed McGraw Hill (MH) rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) recently to celebrate the leading global provider of information solutions for education as it entered the public markets. McGraw Hill’s initial public offering (IPO) raised $415 million. “Congratulations to the entire McGraw Hill team. We […]

Platinum Equity Flexes Ops Muscles To Stay Ahead of the Curve on Tariffs

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA (Updated July 14, 2025) – Companies worldwide have been forced onto uncertain footing in assessing and mitigating the impact of recently implemented – and still evolving – U.S. tariff policies. Platinum Equity has responded by flexing its operations muscles and leaning into pricing and supply chain initiatives that were expanding even before […]

Rehlko Expands Data Center Back-Up Power Offering With Acquisition of The Wilmott Group

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Acquisition Strengthens Position in Data Centers & Mission-Critical Segments MILWAUKEE, Wis. – July 10, 2025 – Rehlko, a global leader in energy resilience, announced today it has reached a tentative agreement to acquire The Wilmott Group, a premier supplier of critical back-up power solutions in the United Kingdom. This acquisition establishes Rehlko as one of […]

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 […]