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July 28, 2022

Platinum Equity to Acquire High Temperature Solutions Business from Imerys for €930 Million

Proposed Carveout from Paris-based Specialty Materials Leader Adds to Global Buyout Firm’s Momentum in Europe LOS ANGELES and PARIS (July 28, 2022) – Platinum Equity today announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Imerys SA’s High Temperature Solutions business (HTS) in a transaction valued at approximately €930 million. The proposed transaction, which is subject to the fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including the information and consultation of works councils and other regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed by the end of the ye...

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July 18, 2022

Peli Products Germany GmbH Acquires Manufacturing capabilities in Germany

The purchase accelerates its Expansion Strategy with further manufacturing capacity for the European markets Barcelona – July 18, 2022 — Peli Products Germany GmbH, a subsidiary of Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, announces the acquisition of HVB Kunststofftechnik GmbH’s injection and roto-molding business, Peli’s German-based manufacturing partner for the last 14 years. Since the beginning of the partnership in 2008, Peli...

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June 29, 2022

Ryerson CEO praises economic promise of American manufacturing at ground-breaking event for subsidiary

Ryerson CEO Eddie Lehner told a crowd of elected officials, dignitaries and construction workers earlier this month that well-paying manufacturing jobs are key to the American economy, according to the Chicago Tribune. He made the remarks came during a ground-breaking ceremony for wholly owned subsidiary Central Steel & Wire.  "I am going to say it three times for good luck," Lehner said. "Manufacturing, manufacturing, manufacturing." The new 900,000-square-foot facility – a service center facility and headquarters for Central Steel & Wire – is located in University Park...

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June 15, 2022

Solenis’ ‘commitment to people, resilient culture’ receives WSJ recognition

When Platinum Equity announced the $5.25 billion acquisition of Solenis, the firm was highly complementary of the water treatment chemistry company’s leadership. “It is an exceptionally well-run organization with an outstanding management team and a service-oriented culture,” Platinum Equity Partner Jacob Kotzubei said when the definitive agreement was announced last summer. “We believe in the company's mission and we are excited to invest in its continued growth and expansion.” That leadership was acknowledged recently as a US Best Managed Company for the second year in a row...

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June 10, 2022

Platinum Equity CEO Tom Gores pledges $100 million to build national charitable organization during appearance at Mackinac Policy Conference

During Q&A session with NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico, Gores discusses Platinum origins, civic engagement, diversity goals and philanthropy:  ‘We’re just scratching the surface’ MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – The chat began with a light-hearted exchange expressing hope the Detroit Pistons reach the NBA Finals in the near future. It ended with applause from an audience impressed by a promise to do more to help society. In his first appearance at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, Platinum Equity founder and Pistons owner Tom Gores pledged $100 million to form a national...

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