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August 01, 2012

Caterpillar Completes Sale of Third-Party Logistics Business to Platinum Equity

Peoria, Ill. – Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT) and Platinum Equity announced today that Platinum Equity’s acquisition of a majority interest in Caterpillar Logistics Services has been completed. Caterpillar will retain a 35 percent equity stake in the business. The overall transaction is valued at approximately $750 million. Caterpillar Logistics Services is the third party logistics division of Caterpillar’s wholly owned subsidiary, Caterpillar Logistics Inc. (Cat Logistics). Platinum intends to establish the business as a standalone company under a new brand that will be announced at a ...

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July 31, 2012

Image Sensors from Truesense Imaging Enable Mars Science Laboratory To Capture High Definition Images From Mars

Rochester, NY – When NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover Curiosity lands on Mars this weekend, image sensors from Truesense Imaging will be on board to capture high definition color images from the surface of the Red Planet. Curiosity, scheduled to land during the early morning hours of August 6 (U.S. Eastern time), is designed to assess whether Mars ever had an environment able to support life by deploying the most advanced set of scientific instruments ever sent to the planet. As part of that instrument suite, all four science cameras on the rover are designed using image sensors...

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June 08, 2012

Diversified Machine Announces New Leadership

Wixom, MI – Diversified Machine Inc. (DMI), a vertically-integrated supplier of fully engineered chassis and powertrain components and modules to the automotive industry, today announced the appointment of Robert J. Remenar as CEO. Mr. Remenar, 56, replaces former DMI Chairman and CEO Bruce Swift who stepped down in March. “We conducted a thorough and comprehensive search for a leader with the right combination of experience, ambition and intellect to help drive the transformation of DMI into a larger, global platform,” said Bryan Kelln, President of Portfolio Operations for Platinum ...

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May 29, 2012

Quark Acquires Mobile IQ for Enterprise Digital Publishing

Denver, CO – Quark announced today its acquisition of Mobile IQ, creators of PressRun™, the cloud-based digital publishing solution developed to deliver innovative, interactive tablet and mobile experiences. Quark was acquired by Platinum Equity in August 2011 and has been working closely with Platinum's M&A team to identify and pursue growth opportunities. Quark identified Mobile IQ as an ideal fit for expanding the company's digital publishing solutions for the enterprise. With an impressive client base and an established presence in the United States and United Kingdom, Mobile IQ...

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May 10, 2012

Caterpillar to Sell Majority Interest in Third Party Logistics Business to Platinum Equity

Peoria, IL – Caterpillar Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement that would result in Platinum Equity acquiring a 65 percent equity stake in Caterpillar Logistics Services LLC, the third party logistics division of its wholly owned subsidiary, Caterpillar Logistics Inc. (Cat Logistics). The pending sale of the third party business supports Caterpillar's increased focus on the continuing growth opportunities in its core businesses. The overall transaction is valued at approximately $750 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Caterpillar would retain a 35 percent equity stake. Othe...

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April 17, 2012

MegaPath Now the Largest National Operator of Ethernet Over Copper in the U.S.

San Jose, CA – MegaPath Corporation, one of the leading providers of managed data, voice, and security services in North America, today announced that as a result of its latest build out of central offices across the country, it is now the largest provider of on-net Ethernet over Copper (EoC) services in the United States. MegaPath offers EoC on its network in 19 major markets and counting. Services are available in markets nationwide, including Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Dallas, Miami and San Francisco, reaching millions of businesses with symmetrical speeds up to 4...

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