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Platinum Equity Portfolio Company Ryerson Strengthens Presence in Houston, TX

Chicago-based metals processor and distributor Ryerson Inc. acquired the Houston, Texas-based steel plate fabricator Texas Steel Processing, Inc. The acquisition followed Ryerson’s filing for an initial public offering earlier in the week. Ryerson expects the acquisition to strengthen its presence in the region. The company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, Terence R. Rogers, […]

Platinum Portfolio Company Ryerson Acquires Texas Steel Processing, Inc.

Chicago, IL — Ryerson Inc. announced today that Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc., Ryerson’s wholly-owned subsidiary, has acquired Texas Steel Processing, Inc. (TSPI), a steel plate fabricator based out of Houston, Texas, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $11.4 million.  TSPI was founded in 1995 under the name Texas Plate Processing, Inc. and […]

Platinum Equity Acquires OAO Technology Solutions

Los Angeles, CA and Greenbelt, MD (January 19, 2010) — Platinum Equity announced today it has acquired OAO Technology Solutions, Inc. (“OAOT”) from an affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company and the other stockholders of OAOT. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. OAOT provides managed IT services and solutions for Fortune 500 corporations, global […]

Platinum Equity’s CFO Featured in Treasury & Risk Magazine’s

Treasury & Risk, a leading finance industry magazine, profiled Platinum’s CFO Mary Ann Sigler as one of three “CFOs To Watch.” The article highlights Sigler’s essential role at Platinum and particularly in its success during the recent economic downturn. Sigler discusses Platinum’s focus on buying solid, fundamentally sound companies that are underperforming and would benefit […]

Platinum Equity Portfolio Company 3B Appoints Agent In India

3B, a Belgium-based glass fiber reinforcements manufacturer, appointed Essen International as its non-exclusive agent for India. The appointment dovetailed with 3B’s plans to develop its business in Asia, particularly in the rapidly expanding markets of India and China. The strategy also enabled to 3B partner with an innovative local Indian company, while Essen expanded its […]

Platinum Equity Portfolio Company San Diego Union-Tribune Gets Sunny New Look

The San Diego Union-Tribune gave its 14-year-old web site, www.signonsandiego.com a makeover that included a new design, improved navigation, and compelling new content from a wide range of partners. The upgrades were the first steps in a transformation that included local bloggers and other community-driven content. By combining the power of local news with easy […]

Platinum Equity Acquires Geesinknorba from Oshkosh Corporation

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 1, 2009) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of The Geesink Norba Group from Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK). The company, which has recently been rebranded GEESINKNORBA, is based in Emmeloord, The Netherlands, and is a leading European manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs). “GEESINKNORBA is an established business […]