Neovia Logistics To Acquire MIQ Contract Logistics Business

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (June 18, 2013) – Neovia Logistics, a global provider of complex supply chain solutions and logistics services primarily serving the automotive, industrial, mining, aerospace and defense industries, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the contract logistics division of  MIQ Holdings, Inc. The contract logistics business provides warehouse […]

UNICOM Systems acquires U.S. Robotics from Platinum Equity

Los Angeles, CA and Schaumburg, IL (June 7, 2013) – UNICOM® Global is pleased to announce that its Founder, President and CEO, Mr. Corry Hong, today signed an all-cash deal to acquire U.S. Robotics Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and its domestic parent Rockstar Holding Corporation, as well as its US Subsidiary, U.S. Robotics Americas LLC, […]

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of CheckView

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (May 2, 2013) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of CheckView from Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP). CheckView is a leading security systems integrator that provides physical and electronic security solutions exclusively for retail customers.  The company markets fire and life safety alarm systems, intrusion alarm and […]

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of Contego Healthcare Business

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (May 1, 2013) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the sale of Contego Healthcare Limited to FIL International Limited, a subsidiary of Filtrona plc, for cash consideration of approximately £160 million. The healthcare packaging business is one of Europe’s leading and most technically advanced packaging manufacturers and makes cartons, leaflets, […]

Integration of SMW and DMI Finalized, New Global Supplier Launched as “Chassix”

TROY, Mich., April 30, 2013 – The formation of a new automotive enterprise was announced today with the launch of Chassix, the automotive industry’s largest single integrated resource for precision chassis casting and machining solutions.  Chassix was formed following Platinum Equity’s purchase and subsequent integration of the Diversified Machine, Inc. (DMI) and SMW Automotive, LLC […]

Platinum Equity To Sell Contego Healthcare Business

  LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 19, 2013) – Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Contego Healthcare Limited to FIL International Limited, a subsidiary of Filtrona plc, for cash consideration of approximately £160 million.  The change in ownership is expected to occur during the second quarter of 2013.  Contego Healthcare, […]

BWAY Corporation Completes Acquisition of Ropak

Atlanta, GA – BWAY Corporation (“BWAY” or the “Company”), a Platinum Equity company and leading North American supplier of general line rigid containers, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Ropak Packaging (“Ropak”) from the LINPAC Group. Ropak is a North American producer of rigid, plastic shipping containers serving the consumer goods, food […]