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October 31, 2017

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Pattonair

Acquisition of UK-based aerospace and defense business expands Platinum Equity’s European portfolio and underscores continued commitment to investing in the region LONDON (October 31, 2017) –Platinum Equity today announced it has completed its acquisition of global aerospace and defense supply chain provider Pattonair from Exponent Private Equity.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Derby, UK, Pattonair is a leading global supply chain provider boasting a 40-year legacy of excellence and innovation in the sector. The company supports blue chip en...

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October 26, 2017

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of NILCO to U.S. LUMBER

Successful Investment Highlights Strength of Platinum Equity’s Value Proposition in the Lower Middle Market LOS ANGELES (Oct. 26, 2017) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the sale of NILCO to U.S. LUMBER GROUP.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. NILCO, headquartered in Hartville, Ohio, is a wholesale distributor of specialty building materials and industrial products in the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. U.S. LUMBER, based in Atlanta, is a distributor of specialty building products in the Southern and Eastern United States.  During Plat...

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September 17, 2017

Platinum Equity to Sell NILCO to U.S. LUMBER

Successful Investment Highlights Strength of Platinum Equity’s Value Proposition in the Lower Middle Market LOS ANGELES (Sept. 17, 2017) –Platinum Equity today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell NILCO to U.S. LUMBER GROUP.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The sale is expected to close during the fourth quarter, subject to regulatory approval and certain closing conditions. NILCO, headquartered in Hartville, Ohio, is a wholesale distributor of specialty building materials and industrial products in the Midwestern and Northeastern United St...

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August 28, 2017

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of United Site Services

LOS ANGELES (August 28, 2017) –Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of United Site Services (USS).  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. United Site Services, based in Westborough, Mass., is a leading provider of portable restrooms, temporary fence and related site services. The company serves customers throughout the United States through a network of more than 80 locations and the largest fleet of portable sanitation equipment in the country. United Site Services has completed a number of acquisitions over the past several years and its ...

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August 21, 2017

Platinum Equity to Acquire Pattonair

Acquisition of UK-based aerospace and defense business expands Platinum Equity’s European portfolio and underscores continued commitment to investing in the region  LONDON (August 21, 2017) –Platinum Equity today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire global aerospace and defense supply chain provider Pattonair from Exponent Private Equity.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2017. Headquartered in Derby, UK, Pattonair is a leading global supply chain provider boasting a 40-year l...

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August 07, 2017

Staples ANZ breaks out of the pack with new company name, identity and significant transformation investment.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (August 7, 2017) – Today Staples Australia & New Zealand announced a new challenger brand, identity and transformation plan to the market. This announcement comes after Platinum Equity purchased the Australia and New Zealand business from Staples Inc earlier this year. The company serves over 26,000 customers in industries across Australia and New Zealand including some of the countries’ largest financial institutions, telcos, healthcare providers and universities. The new name, Winc, a creative take on “work incorporated” is a deliberate breakaway from tra...

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