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APPLING, Ga. - With elected officials and area business leaders on hand, Club Car officially opened its new manufacturing facility recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Club Car CEO Mark Wagner and Georgia Governor Brian ...
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Platinum Equity Partner Mark Barnhill, Detroit Pistons host second-chance event in Detroit
April 19, 2024
DETROIT - An event co-sponsored by the Detroit Pistons, the NBA and a variety of government and support organizations aimed to give more than 170 formerly incarcerated citizens a second chance through legal assistance and job...
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Platinum Equity’s outreach program for the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy provides mentorship, scholarships. And genuine fun.
April 15, 2024
DETROIT – Roaring laughter - and a little friendly trash talk - was heard in the Little Caesars Arena interview room only minutes before the start of the Detroit Pistons game against the Indiana Pacers on March 20. Jalen ...
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June 16, 2009
Platinum Equity Buys Wire Harness Business From Alcoa
Platinum bought Alcoa’s wire harness and electrical distribution business in June 2009; Alcoa put the division up for sale in January 2009. The business was the largest component of Alcoa’s electrical and electronic solutions division, with over 17,000 employees and a presence in 13 countries across the globe.Platinum bought Alcoa’s wire harness and electrical distribution business in June 2009; Alcoa put the division up for sale in Januar... Read more
Platinum bought Alcoa’s wire harness and electrical distribution business in June 2009; Alcoa put the division up for sale in January 2009. The busi... Read more
Platinum bought Alcoa’s wire harness and electrical distribution business in June 2009; Alcoa put the division up f. Read more
June 25, 2009
Platinum Equity Portfolio Company Maxim Acquires Barnhart Crane and Rigging Assets
Amid calls by industry and government for more infrastructure projects, Platinum portfolio company Maxim Crane Works LP purchased the assets of Barnhart Crane and Rigging. Maxim specializes in the rental and sales of lift equipment including hydraulic truck cranes, rough terrain cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, conventional truck cranes, and boom trucks.The acquisition added to Maxim’s expansion of its fleet of 230- to 300-ton sized crawle... Read more
Amid calls by industry and government for more infrastructure projects, Platinum portfolio company Maxim Crane Works LP purchased the assets of Barnha... Read more
Amid calls by industry and government for more infrastructure projects, Platinum portfolio company Maxim Crane Works . Read more
July 01, 2009
Platinum Equity Acquires Geesinknorba from Oshkosh Corporation
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 1, 2009) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of The Geesink Norba Group from Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK). The company, which has recently been rebranded GEESINKNORBA, is based in Emmeloord, The Netherlands, and is a leading European manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs).“GEESINKNORBA is an established business with talented employees and long-standing relationships with value... Read more
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 1, 2009) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of The Geesink Norba Group from Oshkosh Corporatio... Read more
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 1, 2009) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of The Geesink No. Read more
September 25, 2009
Pomeroy IT Solutions, Inc. Announces Agreement to be Acquired by Platinum Equity for $6.50 Per Share
HEBRON, KY September 25 -- Pomeroy IT Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PMRY), an information technology ("IT") solutions provider (the "Company"), announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by affiliates of private equity firm Platinum Equity, LLC. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Platinum Equity, through its affiliates, will acquire all of the outstanding common stock of the Company for $6.50 per share.... Read more
HEBRON, KY September 25 -- Pomeroy IT Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PMRY), an information technology ("IT") solutions provider (the "Company"), announced t... Read more
HEBRON, KY September 25 -- Pomeroy IT Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PMRY), an information technology ("IT") solutions prov. Read more
October 19, 2009
LA Business Journal Lists Platinum Equity as LA's Largest Private Company
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October 30, 2009
Platinum Equity Portfolio Company San Diego Union-Tribune Partners With KGTV/Channel 10
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November 01, 2009
Platinum Equity Portfolio Company San Diego Union-Tribune Gets Sunny New Look
The San Diego Union-Tribune gave its 14-year-old web site, www.signonsandiego.com a makeover that included a new design, improved navigation, and compelling new content from a wide range of partners.The upgrades were the first steps in a transformation that included local bloggers and other community-driven content. By combining the power of local news with easy online access, the Union-Tribune transcended its role as a news source and became a l... Read more
The San Diego Union-Tribune gave its 14-year-old web site, www.signonsandiego.com a makeover that included a new design, improved navigation, and comp... Read more
The San Diego Union-Tribune gave its 14-year-old web site, www.signonsandiego.com a makeover that included a new desi. Read more
December 17, 2009
Platinum Equity Portfolio Company 3B Appoints Agent In India
3B, a Belgium-based glass fiber reinforcements manufacturer, appointed Essen International as its non-exclusive agent for India. The appointment dovetailed with 3B’s plans to develop its business in Asia, particularly in the rapidly expanding markets of India and China. The strategy also enabled to 3B partner with an innovative local Indian company, while Essen expanded its product portfolio into roving, continuous filament mat, and chopped str... Read more
3B, a Belgium-based glass fiber reinforcements manufacturer, appointed Essen International as its non-exclusive agent for India. The appointment dovet... Read more
3B, a Belgium-based glass fiber reinforcements manufacturer, appointed Essen International as its non-exclusive agent. Read more
January 05, 2010
Platinum Equity’s CFO Featured in Treasury & Risk Magazine's
Treasury & Risk, a leading finance industry magazine, profiled Platinum’s CFO Mary Ann Sigler as one of three “CFOs To Watch.” The article highlights Sigler’s essential role at Platinum and particularly in its success during the recent economic downturn. Sigler discusses Platinum’s focus on buying solid, fundamentally sound companies that are underperforming and would benefit from Platinum’s operational expertise and resources. Sh... Read more
Treasury & Risk, a leading finance industry magazine, profiled Platinum’s CFO Mary Ann Sigler as one of three “CFOs To Watch.” The article h... Read more
January 07, 2010
Platinum Equity Portfolio Company DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services at Annual AIR Broker Panel
Dennis L. Sandoval of DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services spoke at AIR Commercial Real Estate Association’s 17th Annual Market Review & Forecast at The Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles. The event featured an expert panel of Los Angeles-area commercial brokers, whose commentary focused on the region’s nine submarkets, the noteworthy market events of the past year, and forecasting prospects for 2010.The AIR Review & Forecast, whic... Read more
Dennis L. Sandoval of DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services spoke at AIR Commercial Real Estate Association’s 17th Annual Market Review & Forecas... Read more
Dennis L. Sandoval of DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services spoke at AIR Commercial Real Estate Association’s 17th A. Read more
