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How $35M renewal of Alabama refractory plant is a ‘remarkable’ story for HarbisonWalker
September 04, 2023
FAIRFIELD, Ala. – The shuttered plant was in rough shape. During a 2021 visit to check the condition of the idled plant, which once manufactured refractory products used for aluminum production, HarbisonWalker International...
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Michigan announces Cabinetworks Group adding 110 jobs, relocating corporate headquarters to Detroit suburb
August 31, 2023
Michigan officials announced recently that Cabinetworks Group will add 110 corporate and professional services jobs while moving its headquarters from Ann Arbor, Mich., to a nearby Detroit suburb.Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the...
May 01, 2008
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Composite Manufacturing Plants in Belgium and Norway
LOS ANGELES (May 1, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Owens Corning’s composite manufacturing plants in Battice, Belgium and Birkeland, Norway, as well as intellectual property and business assets related to those facilities. The plants manufacture and sell composite materials that are used to strengthen and lighten components and parts in the automotive, wind energy, electronics and consumer goo... Read more
LOS ANGELES (May 1, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Owens Corning’s composite manufacturing plant... Read more
April 15, 2008
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Covad Communications Group, Inc.
LOS ANGELES and SAN JOSE, CA (April 15, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of Covad Communications Group, Inc., a leading national provider of integrated voice and data communications. The total value of the transaction is approximately $470 million.The acquisition was a public-to-private transaction in which an affiliate of Platinum Equity acquired all outstanding shares of Covad stock for $1.02 per share ... Read more
LOS ANGELES and SAN JOSE, CA (April 15, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of Covad Communications Group, Inc.... Read more
LOS ANGELES and SAN JOSE, CA (April 15, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of. Read more
November 11, 2007
Thomas W. Ehardt Appointed CEO of Advogent Group
PISCATAWAY, NJ (January 30, 2008) – Thomas W. Ehardt, a senior executive with more than 25 years experience leading healthcare marketing and education businesses, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Advogent Group.Advogent, a Platinum Equity company, provides communications and educational solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, including publication planning, healthcare communications, event mana... Read more
PISCATAWAY, NJ (January 30, 2008) – Thomas W. Ehardt, a senior executive with more than 25 years experience leading healthcare marketing and educati... Read more
PISCATAWAY, NJ (January 30, 2008) – Thomas W. Ehardt, a senior executive with more than 25 years experience leading. Read more
October 19, 2007
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Ryerson Inc.
Takes Company Private in Transaction Valued at Approximately $2 BillionLOS ANGELES (October 19, 2007) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Ryerson Inc., one of the largest metal service centers in North America with annual revenue of approximately $6 billion.The acquisition was a public-to-private transaction in which Platinum acquired all outstanding shares of Ryerson stock for $34.50 per share. The compan... Read more
Takes Company Private in Transaction Valued at Approximately $2 BillionLOS ANGELES (October 19, 2007) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has ... Read more
Takes Company Private in Transaction Valued at Approximately $2 BillionLOS ANGELES (October 19, 2007) – Platinum Eq. Read more
October 03, 2007
Platinum Equity Completes Sale of CompuCom Systems to Affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners
Platinum Equity Completes Sale of CompuCom Systems to Affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners Company Became a Leading IT Solutions Provider Following Acquisition by Platinum and Follow-On Addition of GE IT Solutions Unit BEVERLY HILLS, California (October 3, 2007) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the sale of portfolio company CompuCom Systems to an affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners in a transaction valued at ... Read more
Platinum Equity Completes Sale of CompuCom Systems to Affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners Company Became a Leading IT Solutions Provider Follow... Read more
Platinum Equity Completes Sale of CompuCom Systems to Affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners Company Became a Lea. Read more
July 24, 2007
Ryerson to be Acquired by Platinum Equity for $34.50 Per Share in Cash
Chicago, IL, July 24, 2007 –Ryerson Inc. (NYSE: RYI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Platinum Equity, a leading private equity firm, in a transaction valued at approximately $2.0 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, an affiliate of Platinum Equity will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Ryerson common and convertible preferred stock for $34.50 per share in cash. The cash purch... Read more
Chicago, IL, July 24, 2007 –Ryerson Inc. (NYSE: RYI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Platin... Read more
Chicago, IL, July 24, 2007 –Ryerson Inc. (NYSE: RYI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger a. Read more
July 09, 2007
Court Square Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire CompuCom Systems
Transaction Valued at Approximately $628 Million DALLAS, Texas, July 9, 2007 – CompuCom Systems, Inc. (“CompuCom”) announced today that CHR Holding Corporation, an affiliate of Platinum Equity and parent company of CompuCom Systems, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which IIM Acquisition Corp., an affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners (“Court Square”), would acquire CompuCom. The transaction is valued at app... Read more
Transaction Valued at Approximately $628 Million DALLAS, Texas, July 9, 2007 – CompuCom Systems, Inc. (“CompuCom”) announced today that CHR Hold... Read more
June 05, 2007
Platinum Equity Completes Weyerhaeuser Acquisition and Relaunches Business as Broadleaf Logistics Co
Platinum Equity Completes Weyerhaeuser Acquisition and Relaunches Business as Broadleaf Logistics CoLOS ANGELES (June 5, 2007) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Weyerhaeuser Company’s wholesale products distribution centers in Canada and established the distribution business as a standalone company named Broadleaf Logistics Company.In conjunction with the acquisition, Platinum Equity announced that Pau... Read more
Platinum Equity Completes Weyerhaeuser Acquisition and Relaunches Business as Broadleaf Logistics CoLOS ANGELES (June 5, 2007) – Platinum Equity ann... Read more
Platinum Equity Completes Weyerhaeuser Acquisition and Relaunches Business as Broadleaf Logistics CoLOS ANGELES (June. Read more
March 29, 2007
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Strategic Distribution, Inc.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Strategic Distribution, Inc., which provides supply chain management solutions for industrial and institutional customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The acquisition is a public-to-private transaction and Strategic Distribution Inc. has been delisted from the NASDAQ exchange, with each share of common stock converted into the right ... Read more
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Strategic Distribution, Inc., which provides su... Read more
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Strategic Dist. Read more
February 16, 2007
Weyerhaeuser to Sell Canadian and Certain U.S. Building Materials Distribution Assets
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (February 16, 2007) – Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today reaffirmed its commitment to sharpen the focus of its portfolio by announcing its intent to sell its Canadian and select U.S. building materials distribution centers.“The sale of these distribution centers is part of our ongoing effort to sharpen the focus of our portfolio and enhance shareholder value,” said Lee T. Alford, senior vice president of residential wo... Read more
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (February 16, 2007) – Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today reaffirmed its commitment to sharpen the focus of its portfolio by an... Read more
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (February 16, 2007) – Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today reaffirmed its commitment to sharpen. Read more
