Platinum Equity Appoints Maurice S. Nelson Jr. as Chief Executive Officer of PNA Group

LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2007) – Platinum Equity announced today that Maurice S. Nelson Jr. has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of its portfolio company PNA Group, a premier processor and distributor of steel products to fabricators, manufacturers and distributors. PNA Group was acquired by Platinum Equity in May 2006, and then expanded via […]

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Textron Fastening Systems

LOS ANGELES (August 11, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Textron Fastening Systems, a premier global provider of fastening technologies and services to customers in a broad range of industries. The seller was Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), which divested the $1.8 billion revenue unit as part of a […]

Platinum Equity Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Textron Fastening Systems

Acquisition Represents Extension of Platinum’s Global Reach; Unit Serves Customers in 150+ Countries, Has Revenue of Approximately $1.8 Billion LOS ANGELES (June 1, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Textron Fastening Systems, a premier global provider of fastening technologies and services to customers in a broad […]

Platinum Equity Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell NextiraOne Europe to ABN AMRO Capital

Under Platinum’s Guidance, the Former Alcatel Business Unit Made a Successful Transition to Standalone Company, and Became One of Europe’s Leading Communications Service Providers   LOS ANGELES and PARIS (May 10, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has agreed to sell portfolio company NextiraOne Europe to ABN AMRO Capital France, the French private […]

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of PNA Group, Inc.

LOS ANGELES (May 10, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of PNA Group, Inc., a leading processor and distributor of steel products with annual revenue of approximately $1.2 billion. The transaction was announced in February.   The seller is TUI AG, the largest travel and tourism company in Europe, […]

Platinum Equity to Acquire Americatel Corp.

Chile’s Entel to Divest its Shares in Telecommunications Carrier LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 24, 2006) – Platinum Equity and Empresa Nacional de Telecommunications (“Entel”) announced today a definitive agreement for Platinum to acquire Entel’s holdings in Americatel Corporation, one of the largest U.S.-based providers of telecommunications services to the North American Hispanic market. Under the […]

Platinum Equity Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire PNA Group, Inc. from TUI AG

Acquisition Will Expand Platinum’s Holdings in Steel Services Sector LOS ANGELES (February 15, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PNA Group, Inc., a leading processor and distributor of steel products with annual revenue of approximately $1.2 billion. The seller is TUI AG, the largest travel and […]

Platinum Equity Acquires Boyd Coddington Wheels; Hires Robert Swelgin to Lead American Racing

Investment firm continues building presence in automotive aftermarket LOS ANGELES (January 17, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired Boyd Coddington specialty wheels from NRG Motorsports, Inc., a manufacturer and international distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories. Platinum also announced an executive appointment involving its flagship company in the automotive aftermarket, […]