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Electro Rent Sells intellirent

Company divests ancillary division focused on power and infrastructure markets LOS ANGELES (February 19, 2025) – Platinum Equity portfolio company Electro Rent today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell its intellirent division to Sandbrook Capital. intellirent provides electrical test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment primarily serving the power generation and distribution, data center […]

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Héroux-Devtek

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LOS ANGELES (February 12, 2025) – Platinum Equity announced today that the acquisition of Héroux-Devtek Inc. (TSX: HRX), a leading international manufacturer of aerospace products and the world’s third-largest landing gear manufacturer, has been completed. “We have been investing in Canada for a long time and know the market dynamics and leading sectors very well. […]

Platinum Equity Sells Livingston to Purolator

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North American full-service customs brokerage firm divested following multi-year transformation campaign Platinum Equity to continue pursuing opportunities to expand its portfolio of Canadian investments LOS ANGELES (February 4, 2025) – Platinum Equity announced today the sale of Livingston International, an international trade services firm specializing in customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trade consulting, to Purolator, […]

Platinum Equity Invests in R&B Wholesale Distributors

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Leading regional home appliance distributor looking to expand its reach Transaction extends momentum of Platinum Equity’s Small Cap team LOS ANGELES (February 4, 2025) – Platinum Equity announced today a significant investment in R&B Wholesale Distributors, Inc., a leading distributor of home appliances in the southwestern United States. Financial terms of the transaction were not […]

Platinum Equity Offers Support, Temporary Housing to Employees Impacted by L.A. Fires

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The wildfires that have devasted the Los Angeles area have impacted many, including Platinum Equity and its L.A.-based employees. Communities around Los Angeles have seen homes and schools destroyed as the wildfires have raced throughout the area, devastating entire neighborhoods and forcing evacuation orders or warnings for nearly 200,000 residents. In […]

Platinum Equity Invests in HVAC/R Distributor Global, The Source

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Global to join forces with Motors & Armatures;  Philip Windham named CEO of growing HVAC/R platform LOS ANGELES (December 6, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today a significant investment in Global, the Source (“Global”), a leading master distributor of HVAC/R components, and its subsidiary AmRad Manufacturing LLC. The transaction marks Platinum Equity’s second investment in […]

How Oregon Tool, Other Platinum Equity Portcos Aided Hurricane-Stricken Areas

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While Hurricane Helene was causing devastating flooding in western North Carolina in late September, Oregon Tool technical sales specialist Millard Kidder and other members of his team were making plans to travel to the area to lend a helping hand. Called the Oregon Tool Disaster Response Team, the group deploys teams across the country to […]

Platinum Equity’s Credit Team Leads Acquisition Financing for Branding Iron Holdings

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LOS ANGELES (Dec. 2, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today it provided financing to Branding Iron Holdings in connection with Kingswood Capital Management’s recent acquisition of the company. Branding Iron is a leading provider of branded and private label protein products, with a core focus on frozen and refrigerated ground meats. “We are pleased to […]