Platinum Equity

Platinum Equity is a private equity investment firm founded by Tom Gores in 1995, with its headquarters located in Beverly Hills, California. The firm specializes in leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, corporate divestitures, and public-to-private transactions. It targets investments across a range of sectors, including information technology, software, telecommunications, logistics, metals, manufacturing, industrial, hospitality, and distribution. Platinum Equity typically invests in established companies with enterprise values ranging from $100 million to $10 billion, often taking majority stakes but occasionally opting for minority positions. The firm operates globally, with additional offices in Dedham, Massachusetts; Greenwich, Connecticut; New York; London; and Singapore.

Mark Barnhill

Partner

David C. Boutry

MD and Global Head of Business Development

Igor Chacartegui

Managing Director

Brandon Crawley

Managing Director

John Diggins

Partner

Michael Fabiano

Managing Director

Roger House

Principal

Eva Kalawski

Partner, General Counsel and Secretary

Bryan Kelln

Partner

Robert Klap

Principal

Johnny O. Lopez

Partner

Philip Norment

Partner

Joe Onwuegbusi

VP

Robert (Bob) Wentworth

Partner

Daniel Whelan

Principal

Robert Wymbs

Partner

Bob Wymbs

Partner

Steve Zollo

MD

111 past transactions

L&R Distributors

Acquisition in 2020
L&R Distributors is a national distributor of over 30,000 health & beauty care, general merchandise and cosmetics products, presently serving over 17,000 points of distribution within the supermarket, drug, independent and mass classes trade across the U.S. L&R has developed a robust ecommerce platform that includes direct to consumer blind drop ship fulfillment. L&R is passionate about designing the ultimate shopping experience for its customers, combining that passion with innovative thinking, best practices and the greatest technology to deliver higher sales for each one of its clients.

Distribution Business of Deluxe Entertainment Services Inc.

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Distribution Business of Deluxe Entertainment Services Inc. comprises digital cinema distribution business. The asset is located in the United States.

Club Car

Acquisition in 2021
Club Car, LLC manufacturers small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles.

Solenis

Acquisition in 2021
Solenis is a global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, paper, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of process, functional and water treatment chemistries as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets and minimize environmental impact.

SVP Worldwide

Acquisition in 2021
SVP Worldwide Inc. is engaged in the design, manufacture, and distribution of consumer and artisan sewing, quilting, embroidery, and overlock machines.

International Textile Group

Acquisition in 2016
ITG [ International Textile Group ] is a diverse, innovative provider of global textile solutions and distinguished fabric brands to automotive, apparel, interior furnishing and industrial markets worldwide. While excellence is the common thread that weaves throughout ITG, it is the uniquely combined threads of a global manufacturing platform, innovative products, state-of-the-art systems, and a dynamic team of forward-thinking professionals that create unparalleled opportunities and competitive advantages for our customer partners.

PCI

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
PCI Limited, an investment holding company, provides electronics manufacturing services in the United States, the Republic of Ireland, the People’s Republic of China, Germany, ASEAN, and internationally. Its electronics manufacturing services include printed circuit board assembly, and user interface panels and complete box build. The company also provides information technology, research and development, estate management, logistics, and general warehousing services; and rents properties. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Singapore. As of April 29, 2019, PCI Limited was taken private.

Paradigm Talent Agency

Private Equity Round in 2020
Since its founding in 1992, Paradigm has established itself as a leading entertainment talent agency, guiding the careers of an elite roster of actors, musical artists, directors, writers and producers. Led by chairman Sam Gores, the agency has carved out a distinctive niche in the entertainment landscape and earned a reputation for putting artists' interests above all else. Paradigm's select yet diverse client list allows it to effectively compete with other large agencies while guaranteeing personalized attention to every client. With offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Monterey, California and Nashville, Tennessee, Paradigm provides representation to clients across its motion picture, television, music, comedy and personal appearances, theatre, books, new media, commercial and physical production departments.

LifeScan

Acquisition in 2018
LifeScan, Inc. manufactures blood glucose monitoring system for primary care physicians and pharmacists worldwide. The company’s OneTouch device enables people to monitor and manage their diabetes level. Its product portfolio includes personal blood glucose meters, testing strips, lancets, point of care testing systems, and integrated digital solutions; as well as OneTouch Reveal, a mobile application that offers insights to support diabetes management. The company sells its products through its OneTouch Store online. LifeScan, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania with additional offices worldwide. The company is a former subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.

United Site Services

Acquisition in 2017
United Site Services is the nation’s leader in portable toilet rentals and porta potty rentals. With more than 60 locations coast to coast, we are the most capable provider of quality portable restroom rentals and temporary fence rentals. Our fast, friendly customer service gives you peace of mind from expert planning to accurate delivery and quality service. Rely on us for your portable sanitation needs, large or small.
Pacific Architects and Engineers Incorporated (PAE) is a provider of services that support military readiness, peacekeeping missions, nation building activities, personnel recruitment and training, and disaster relief services.

LifeScan

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
LifeScan, Inc. manufactures blood glucose monitoring system for primary care physicians and pharmacists worldwide. The company’s OneTouch device enables people to monitor and manage their diabetes level. Its product portfolio includes personal blood glucose meters, testing strips, lancets, point of care testing systems, and integrated digital solutions; as well as OneTouch Reveal, a mobile application that offers insights to support diabetes management. The company sells its products through its OneTouch Store online. LifeScan, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania with additional offices worldwide. The company is a former subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.

McGraw-Hill Education

Acquisition in 2021
McGraw-Hill Education provides learning solutions. It offers iBooks and mobile applications in the areas of science, mathematics, social studies, reading, languages, arts, music, college and career readiness, engineering, and professional development; and digital solutions, including online learning systems, e-books, digital curriculum, adaptive learning programs, and hybrid or blended learning solutions. The company also offers webinars and resources for K-12 educators. It offers its products and services in the areas of elementary and secondary education; advanced placement, honors, and electives; adaptive learning; intervention; supplemental education; adult basic education; and professional development. McGraw-Hill Education is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Grupo Iberconsa

Acquisition in 2019
Founded in 1981 by four Galician partners with deep roots in the fishing industry, GRUPO IBERCONSA has enjoyed spectacular growth both in its commercial and shipowning activity, which began in 1998 with the Argentinian fishing company API. Their Group now comprises more than 20 companies operating in the frozen fish industry: in fish processing, manufacturing, wholesale and retail marketing, cold storage and distribution. The Group reaps the rewards of having a network of subsidiaries that possess great expertise in every phase of handling frozen fish, from capture through to the end consumer.

Livingston Group

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
Livingston International is the number one company in North America focused on customs brokerage and compliance. Livingston International also offers international trade consulting and international freight forwarding across the continent and around the globe. With their U.S. headquarters in Chicago, Livingston operates along the U.S.-Canada border, with regional air/sea hubs in Los Angeles, New York and Norfolk. Livingston employs over 3,200 employees at more than 125 key border points, seaports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and the Far East.

Cox Target Media Inc

Acquisition in 2017
Cox Target Media, Inc. engages targeted shoppers; not just nameless, faceless masses by identifying and adapting to changes in shopper behavior. Our disruptive portfolio cost-effectively connects with and measures who redeems or acts on an offer, not just how old they are or what their address is. Over the years, we’ve gleaned many insights into how shoppers think and behave when they’re shopping and buying. Insights we want to share with you. Our mass reach, coupled with powerful, precise targeting and true consumer insights, drives measurable buying transactions across verticals, including consumer packaged goods (CPG) and omnichannel retail. Cox Target Media can engage with shoppers at every stage of the cycle: consideration, purchase, even post-shop – helping our clients reach the right shoppers at just the right time.

Nesco, LLC

Acquisition in 2020
Nesco is a provider of specialty equipment, parts, tools, accessories and services to the electric utility transmission and distribution, telecommunications and rail markets in North America. Nesco offers its specialized equipment to a diverse customer base for the maintenance, repair, upgrade and installation of critical infrastructure assets including electric lines, telecommunications networks and rail systems. Nesco's coast-to-coast rental fleet of more than 4,000 units includes aerial devices, boom trucks, cranes, digger derricks, pressure drills, stringing gear, hi-rail equipment, repair parts, tools and accessories.

Pattonair

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
Pattonair is the global aerospace and defence supply chain provider, with over 40 years of experience in the industry. They are proud to offer scale, expertise and flexibility in our global service offering, all tailored to your needs. Wherever you are, and whatever you need, Pattonair will provide supply chain management expertise to suit your requirements.

PCI

Acquisition in 2019
PCI Limited, an investment holding company, provides electronics manufacturing services in the United States, the Republic of Ireland, the People’s Republic of China, Germany, ASEAN, and internationally. Its electronics manufacturing services include printed circuit board assembly, and user interface panels and complete box build. The company also provides information technology, research and development, estate management, logistics, and general warehousing services; and rents properties. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Singapore. As of April 29, 2019, PCI Limited was taken private.

PAE Incorporated (NasdaqCM:PAE)

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
Pacific Architects and Engineers Inc. provides integrated services to support missions worldwide. The company offers defense support services specializing in aviation and ground vehicle maintenance at various levels, including aerospace ground equipment and precision measurement equipment; exercise/event planning, staging, and life support; logistics services that include supply chain management, warehousing, and training and curriculum development; base operations support, including engineering design/project management; facility operations and trade shops; utilities operations and maintenance; IT communications; transportation; morale welfare and recreation; billeting and dining/galley operations; federal health services; and clinic management and medical professional staffing. Its services include expeditionary construction; national army and police training, and civil infrastructure support; foreign assistance and global stability operations; and criminal justice sector development. Its customers include the U.S. government, international agencies, and foreign governments. The company was founded in 1955 and is based in Arlington, Virginia. Pacific Architects and Engineers Inc. is a prior subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Oao Technology Solutions

Acquisition in 2010
Oao Technology Solutions provides a wide range of outsourced IT solutions and professional services, including the operation of large-scale data center complexes and networks ("Megacenter Operations"), distributed systems management staffing services and other IT services. The Company provides these solutions and services, generally on a long-term, fixed-price contractual basis, to its Strategic Clients which are global providers of IT outsourcing services.

American & Efird

Acquisition in 2018
A&E is the largest U.S. manufacturer and the world’s second-largest manufacturer and distributor of premium quality industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles. Producers of apparel, automotive components, home furnishings, medical supplies, footwear and a diverse range of industrial products rely on A&E industrial sewing thread to manufacture their products. Customers select A&E as the preferred choice for industrial sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles because of A&E’s dedication to providing its customers with the finest products and services, at the highest quality, delivered globally. Through its global network, A&E’s products are manufactured in 20 countries, distributed in 44 countries and sold in over 95 countries. In addition to A&E’s steadfast commitment to superior quality and customer service, A&E is a recognized industry leader in environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and operates its global facilities with the utmost regard for the safety and health of its associates employed worldwide. A&E owns or operates 22 manufacturing facilities and employs over 9,000 associates around the world directly or in partnership with joint venture partners

Verra Mobility

Private Placement in 2018
Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility, serving the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies in managing tolling transactions and violations for more than 8.5 million vehicles and operating more than 4,000 red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras. Verra Mobility maintains its leadership position in the marketplace through meaningful scale and has demonstrated consistent revenue growth underscored by its differentiated transaction processing model.

Deluxe Media

Acquisition in 2020
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc., is a leading provider of a broad range of entertainment industry services and technologies to the worldwide entertainment industry including the Hollywood studios, broadcast/cable/satellite providers, digital distribution, gaming as well as content owners and creators. Services for content creation in features, television and commercials are offered in production, post production, digital distribution, multi-platform development, marketing services and asset management. They include motion picture film processing and printing; EFILM® and Company 3® digital intermediates; post production and subtitling services; titles design and digital VFX; DVD compression, encoding and authoring; advertising distribution and syndication services; digital cinema services, and 2D to 3D conversioning. Laboratory and post production facilities are located in North America, Europe, and Australia. Deluxe Digital Studios offer home entertainment services in North America, Europe and India.

Jostens

Acquisition in 2018
Jostens, Inc. provides products, programs, and services for high schools and universities. The company’s products include jewelry, school yearbooks and memory books, scholastic products, and products for athletic champions and their fans. The company was founded in 1897 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jostens, Inc. is a former subsidiary of Newell Brands Inc.

Lentz Milling Co.

Acquisition in 2018
Lentz Milling Co. provides food ingredient distribution services to food manufacturers, commercial bakeries, retail bakeries, and other customers throughout 10 states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.

WFS Global

Acquisition in 2015
Worldwide Flight Services is a ground handling organization that offers a range of services in the aviation industry. Its services include air cargo and baggage handling; secure operational and technical support; and premium customer services. Worldwide Flight Services was acquired by Platinum Equity in October 2015. Worldwide Flight Services was founded in 1983.

Interior Logic

Acquisition in 2017
Interior Logic is the premier collaborative national network of local Design and Construction Services Partners.

NILCO

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
NILCO is a supplier of wood based products to manufacturers in the Midwest. In the late 1990s NILCO added building materials product lines and became an important supplier to local lumber and building supply dealers serving the residential construction market. NILCO has a reputation for premier customer service that is rooted in a long standing philosophy to “Kill the Customer with Kindness.” Today, NILCO has annual revenue of approximately $200 million and serves more than 2,000 customers through 12 distribution centers in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York.

U.S. Steel Food and Aerosol Packaging Manufacturing Assets of Ball Corporation

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
U.S. Steel Food and Aerosol Packaging Manufacturing Assets of Ball Corporation comprises manufacturing divisions of steel food containers and aerosol packaging products. The assets are located in the United States.

Grupo Ibérica Congelados, S.A.

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
Grupo Ibérica Congelados, S.A. engages in the processing and distribution of frozen seafood products. Its products include cordon blue, squid tubes and tentacles, hakes, battered squid rings, clam meat, floured baby squid, squid rings, cooked crab, hake fillets, salmon slices, battered squid strips, peeled shrimps, formed battered squid rings, clams, hake steaks and heads, swordfish slices, scallops, breaded fish portions, hake belly flaps, battered fish fingers, pangasius fillets, mussels, and raw coldwater shrimps. The company also offers breaded hake fillets, hake collars, breaded hake medallion-slices, cooked coldwater shrimps, hake skin-on loins, Atlantic cod, seafood mixes, hake sausages, lobster tails, paella mixes, hake fillet blocks, battered hake steaks, shrimp tails, octopus, crabs sticks, battered surimi chuks, minced meat, chicken wings, kingklip, breaded fish forms, battered peeled shrimp tails, and breaded chicken fillets; and illex squid WR, HG, wings, and tentacles. In addition, it offers tuna patties, battered cod, skinless monkfish tails, skate wings, battered cod cakes, loligo squid, Argentina wild shrimps, angelfish pomfet, notothenia, codling, ribbonfish, and butterfish. The company serves customers in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Grupo Ibérica Congelados, S.A. was founded in 1981 and is based in Vigo, Spain.

OfficeMax Australia

Acquisition in 2017
OfficeMax Australia is a part of the global Office Depot group. OfficeMax has helped thousands of workplaces, from Australia’s leading companies to the schools that educate our children, realise improved productivity.

Wyndham - European vacation rental business

Acquisition in 2018
The European vacation rentals operations will also participate as a redemption partner in the award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program. Wyndham’s industry-leading European vacation rental business is the largest manager of holiday rentals in Europe, with more than 110,000 units in over 600 destinations in more than 25 countries. The business operates more than two dozen local brands, including cottages.com, James Villa Holidays, Landal GreenParks, Novasol and Hoseasons.

Broadway Industrial - Foam Plastic Solutions

Acquisition in 2016
FPS is a leading supplier of protective packaging, insulation and component products to the consumer electronics, automotive, medical and other end-markets.
Husky designs, manufactures, and supplies injection molding equipment to the plastics industry. The company offers injection molding equipment, including machines, molds, hot runners, and auxiliaries and integrated systems; and Shotscope NX, a Web-based process and production monitoring system. It also offers preform development, factory planning, customer training, systems integration, and asset management services; and aftermarket, support, and consulting services. The company’s products are used to manufacture a range of plastic products, such as bottles and caps for beverages, containers for food, medical components, and consumer electronic parts.

Clipper Windpower

Acquisition in 2012
Clipper Windpower is engaged in wind energy technology, turbine manufacturing, and wind project development. Headquartered in Carpinteria, Calif., the company has a turbine manufacturing plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and research and development facilities in Carpinteria, Calif., and Blyth Harbor, U.K

SKUlocal

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
SKUlocal, a direct marketing company, provides integrated marketing solutions (digital, social, and direct mail) for agencies, retailers, brands, and shopper marketers. It engages targeted shoppers by identifying and adapting to changes in shopper behaviors. SKUlocal was formerly known as Cox Target Media, Inc. and changed its name to SKUlocal in March 2017. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Fabcon

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
Fabcon’s first plant began operations in 1971, producing slabs for use in apartment buildings and retail projects. As their business grew, they refined their engineering and enhanced their equipment to expand their capabilities and the markets they served. With the acquisition of The American Precast Company in 1995, Fabcon gained plants in Indianapolis, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio. The eastward expansion continued in 2000 with the addition of a fourth Fabcon facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Husky IMS International Ltd.

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
Husky IMS International Ltd., through its subsidiary, designs, manufactures, and distributes injection molding equipment to the plastics industry. The company's product lines offer its customers the ability to manufacture a range of plastic products, such as PET packaging, which are primarily used for food, beverage, and other containers; packaging closures; medical applications; and components for consumer electronics. The company was founded in 1953 and is based in Bolton, Canada. It has manufacturing facilities are located in Canada, the United States, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, China, India, and Czech Republic.

Enbi

Acquisition in 2015
Enbi is a supplier of paper transport, fusing and image transfer rollers, focusing primarily on the office equipment market.

TruckPro

Acquisition in 2019
TruckPro is a distributor of heavy duty truck & trailer products, and advanced repair services. Through a distribution network of more than 150 stores and advanced service shops, TruckPro delivers a comprehensive range of products to support commercial and government customer requirements in the areas of brake systems, electrical, engines, gear & drivetrain, and more. TruckPro is recognized for delivering measurable value and outstanding support to its customers and suppliers alike. Vast application expertise makes TruckPro an unbiased knowledge resource for product information, documentation and training.

Lonza Water Care Business

Acquisition in 2019
Lonza is one of the world’s leading suppliers of sanitizers and other water treatment chemicals.

Livingston Group

Acquisition in 2019
Livingston International is the number one company in North America focused on customs brokerage and compliance. Livingston International also offers international trade consulting and international freight forwarding across the continent and around the globe. With their U.S. headquarters in Chicago, Livingston operates along the U.S.-Canada border, with regional air/sea hubs in Los Angeles, New York and Norfolk. Livingston employs over 3,200 employees at more than 125 key border points, seaports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and the Far East.

Cision

Acquisition in 2019
Cision Ltd. (NYSE : CISN ) is a leading global provider of earned media management software and services to public relations and marketing communications professionals. Cision's software allows modern communicators to target key influencers, distribute strategic content, track and measure meaningful impact through text and images. Cision has over 4,000 employees with offices in 15 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

Orbit Irrigation

Acquisition in 2019
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Orbit is a leading provider of irrigation systems and related products for the residential home improvement markets. Hydro-Rain serves the professional market with a line of contractor-grade irrigation and lighting products.

Office Depot, Inc., OfficeMax Business in Australia and New Zealand

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
Office Depot, Inc., OfficeMax Business in Australia and New Zealand comprises office products retail business in Australia and New Zealand under the brand name OfficeMax and is located in Australia.

Yak Access

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Through YAK ACCESS, a solution to your access needs is handled by the largest provider of hardwood mats, YAK MAT, New South Environmental and BluRoc, two strategically located engineering, logistics, delivery and installation companies, carry out the full completion of your project and reduce potential environmental issues. These companies work closely with YAK MAT to provide complete access solutions including hardwood mats, temporary and permanent access roads, installation and removal of mats, wetland access, ROW services, and civil services solutions throughout all of North America.

Tanning Technology

Acquisition in 2003
Tanning Technology are an information technology services provider that architects, builds and deploys enterprise solutions for companies in the United States and internationally. They specialize in large, complex, integrated solutions that incorporate online transaction processing and very large databases. Internet technologies are central to many of their solutions, enabling direct interaction among customers and business partners on the World Wide Web, and among employees within organizations on their private intranets. Their clients include Ameritech, Blockbuster, BSkyB, E*Trade, Federal Express, Maersk Line, MCI WorldCom, R.R. Donnelley Financial and U S WEST.

Covad Communications

Acquisition in 2007
Covad is a nationwide provider of integrated voice and data communications. The company offers DSL, Voice Over IP, T1, broadband wireless, Web hosting, managed security, IP and dial-up, and bundled voice and data services directly through Covad's network and through Internet Service Providers, value-added resellers, telecommunications carriers and affinity groups to small and medium-sized businesses and home users. Covad broadband services are currently available across the nation in 44 states and 235 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and can be purchased by more than 57 million homes and businesses, which represent over 50 percent of all US homes and businesses.

JM Swank Co.

Acquisition in 2016
JM Swank business, a national food ingredient sourcing and distribution company.

International Textile Group

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
ITG [ International Textile Group ] is a diverse, innovative provider of global textile solutions and distinguished fabric brands to automotive, apparel, interior furnishing and industrial markets worldwide. While excellence is the common thread that weaves throughout ITG, it is the uniquely combined threads of a global manufacturing platform, innovative products, state-of-the-art systems, and a dynamic team of forward-thinking professionals that create unparalleled opportunities and competitive advantages for our customer partners.

US LBM

Private Equity Round in 2023
US LBM is a building materials company that provides lumber and building materials.

RELAM

Debt Financing in 2023
RELAM supplies high-quality railroad track equipment for rent and lease to railroads construction companies.

Westfall Technik Inc.

Debt Financing in 2024
Westfall Technik is combining core competencies across an international group of companies. Our goal is to provide highly efficient, highly productive manufacturing solutions to serve the medical, packaging, and consumer goods market spaces.

Staples, Inc., Business in Australia and New Zealand

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
Staples, Inc., Business in Australia and New Zealand comprises office product retail business located in Australia and New Zealand.

Assets of Hunterstown CCGT Facility And Related TETCO Contracts

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Assets of Hunterstown CCGT Facility And Related TETCO Contracts engages in production of electricity. The asset is located in the United States.

Biscuit Holding S.A.S

Acquisition in 2019
Biscuit Holding S.A.S manufactures and sells biscuits. Its product include cookies, sandwich, organic, fresh egg wafels, stroopwafel, plain, tartlets, barquette, sticks, savoury, and coated biscuits. It also manufactures cakes, pastry, and wafers. Biscuit Holding S.A.S was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Paris, France. It has additional factories in Tilburg, the Netherlands; Gateshead, United Kingdom; Eschweiler, Germany; and Arrubal, Spain.

Multi-Color

Acquisition in 2019
Multi-Color Corporation provides various label solutions. The company offers pressure sensitive labels; in-mold labels; heat transfer labels; shrink sleeve labels; cut and stack glue-applied labels comprising peel-away promotional labels, thermochromics, holographics, and metalized films; and promotional products, such as scratch-off coupons, static-clings, and tags. It also provides graphic and pre-press services; and various print methods consisting of flexographic, lithographic, and rotogravure and digital services. The company serves producers of home and personal care, wine and spirit, food and beverage, healthcare, and specialty consumer products, as well as container manufacturers primarily in North, Central, and South Americas, as well as Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and China. Multi-Color Corporation was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Batavia, Ohio.

NDC

Acquisition in 2021
NDC, headquartered in Nashville, provides health care fulfillment and delivery services such as dental products and vaccines. The company receives the supplies from manufacturers and ships them either directly to customers or other local distributors.

Verra Mobility

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility, serving the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies in managing tolling transactions and violations for more than 8.5 million vehicles and operating more than 4,000 red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras. Verra Mobility maintains its leadership position in the marketplace through meaningful scale and has demonstrated consistent revenue growth underscored by its differentiated transaction processing model.

McGraw-Hill Education

Private Equity Round in 2021
McGraw-Hill Education provides learning solutions. It offers iBooks and mobile applications in the areas of science, mathematics, social studies, reading, languages, arts, music, college and career readiness, engineering, and professional development; and digital solutions, including online learning systems, e-books, digital curriculum, adaptive learning programs, and hybrid or blended learning solutions. The company also offers webinars and resources for K-12 educators. It offers its products and services in the areas of elementary and secondary education; advanced placement, honors, and electives; adaptive learning; intervention; supplemental education; adult basic education; and professional development. McGraw-Hill Education is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Unical Defense

Acquisition in 2021
Unical Aviation has been the industry’s go-to global supplier of aircraft parts and components for more than two decades. We began operations in 1990, focusing on consumable and expendable inventories. Since then, we’ve built a strong foundation of enduring relationships with suppliers of every type, all around the world, and a massive inventory of parts—millions of them—ready to go, right now, wherever you need them.

Game Taco

Acquisition in 2021
Game Taco is an online skill-based video game tournament destination for cash entry fees and cash prizes. It is a developer of a game tournament platform designed to provide a fun, friendly, and trusted destination for users to wager real cash for skill-based games. Its platform accommodates PC, Mac, iOS, Android as well as console games to play both free and real money tournament style games with each other and are committed to providing its players with unrivaled assistance, extraordinary service and peace of mind that enable users to compete in real money tournaments with friends and family.

Staples - Business in Australia and New Zealand

Acquisition in 2017
Staples is a leading supplier of business products, services and solutions in Australia and New Zealand.

Fabcon

Acquisition in 2016
Fabcon’s first plant began operations in 1971, producing slabs for use in apartment buildings and retail projects. As their business grew, they refined their engineering and enhanced their equipment to expand their capabilities and the markets they served. With the acquisition of The American Precast Company in 1995, Fabcon gained plants in Indianapolis, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio. The eastward expansion continued in 2000 with the addition of a fourth Fabcon facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Avatar Growth Capital

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Avatar Growth Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in growth equity investments. It is was founded in May 2016 and is based in Maharashtra, India. As of March 18, 2020, Avatar Growth Capital Partners operates as a subsidiary of Platinum Equity, LLC.

Urbaser

Acquisition in 2021
URBASER, group belonging to the company FIRION INVESTMENTS, is a worldwide reference in the area of environment, dedicated to activities in Street Cleaning, waste removal and transporting, urban waste treatment and recycling and comprehensive management of the water cycle and urban landscape and gardening. URBASER is the leader in removal and treatment of used mineral oils and treatment and removal of industrial waste.

Ingram Micro

Acquisition in 2020
Ingram Micro and its subsidiaries distribute information technology (IT) products and supply chain solutions worldwide. The company offers various IT products, including peripherals, systems, software, networking, and others. Its peripheral products comprise printers, scanners, displays, projectors, monitors, panels, mass storage, and tape; systems products include servers, desktops, portable personal computers, and personal digital assistants; and software products consist of business application software, operating system software, entertainment software, middleware, developer software tools, security software, and storage software. The networking products include networking hardware comprising switches, hubs, routers, wireless local area networks, wireless wide area networks, network interface cards, cellular data cards, network-attached storage, and storage area networks; communication products consisting of voice over Internet protocol communications, modems, phone systems, and video/audio conferencing; and network security hardware products. The other products comprise large format LCD and plasma displays, enclosures, mounts, media players, content software, content creation, content hosting, and installation services; processors, motherboards, hard drives, and memory; ink and toner supplies, paper, carrying cases, and anti-glare screens; cell phones, digital cameras, digital video disc players, game consoles, televisions, audio, and home control; and barcode/card printers, AIDC scanners, AIDC software, and wireless infrastructure products. The company also provides supply chain services, technical support, financial services, sales and marketing services, eCommerce services, and managed services. It markets its products and services through sales representatives, resellers, and distributors. As of January 2, 2010, the company had 103 distribution centers. Ingram Micro Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.

American Traffic Solutions

Acquisition in 2017
American Traffic Solutions, Inc. is the leading provider of traffic safety, mobility and compliance solutions for state & local governments, commercial fleets and rental car companies. They take great pride in fulfilling the safety, mobility and enforcement needs of Their clients and promise to deliver them with the core values that Their employees vigorously uphold: integrity, accountability, respect, excellence and teamwork.

Poult Group

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Biscuits Poult SAS produces and sells sweet biscuits in Europe. Its products include sandwich biscuits, cookies, chocolate coated biscuits, breakfast biscuits, wafers, puff pastry biscuits, filled biscuits, tartlets, plain biscuits, and banquettes. The company also assists the development of private labels in France. The company was founded in 1883 and is based in Montauban, France.

ConAgra Foods, Inc., JM Swank Business

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
ConAgra Foods, Inc., JM Swank Business comprises business of sourcing and distribution of food products. The asset is located in the United States.

Water Care Business of Lonza Group

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Water Care Business of Lonza Group comprises water treatment business. The asset is located in the United States.

Vertiv

Post in 2020
vertiv is a full-suite technology solutions provider with emphasis in Banking & Financial Services and a global footprint. At vertiv their vision is to be amongst the world's most effective and respected Technology Solution Providers. Their emphasis is on quality and value creation for their customers, not the size of their financial or human capital. vertiv offer clients a broad range of fully integrated services in areas that include accounting, finance, human resource, IT management, supply chain management, ETL, implementation, reporting and regulatory compliance.

PrimeSource

Merger/Acquisition in 2015
PrimeSource is one of the largest purveyors of fasteners in the world and one of the largest distributors of building materials in North America. With 42 distribution centers and 1,200 employees across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean, their distribution network is larger and more comprehensive than any other in the industry. Their core products include: Nails, screws, collated fasteners, tools, compressors, accessories, roofing, gypsum, insulation, concrete accessories, building accessories and wire fence products. Along with these key categories, each of their distribution centers stocks a vast array of building products geared specifically for the market that they each service.

Centerfield

Acquisition in 2020
Centerfield Media Holdings, LLC develops a digital advertising technology platform for real time biddable (RTB) media. It offers Dugout, a search engine marketing technology and Clicks.net, a RTB platform that allows advertisers to purchase targeted clicks and inbound calls from publishers. Centerfield Media Holdings, LLC was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in Plantation, Florida and New York, New York.

TruckPro

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
TruckPro is a distributor of heavy duty truck & trailer products, and advanced repair services. Through a distribution network of more than 150 stores and advanced service shops, TruckPro delivers a comprehensive range of products to support commercial and government customer requirements in the areas of brake systems, electrical, engines, gear & drivetrain, and more. TruckPro is recognized for delivering measurable value and outstanding support to its customers and suppliers alike. Vast application expertise makes TruckPro an unbiased knowledge resource for product information, documentation and training.

PLI Card Marketing Solutions

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
PLI Card Marketing Solutions is a provider of gift and loyalty card marketing solutions. PLI is a global provider of card production, card personalization, fulfillment, direct mail, advertising and marketing collateral and all print services with four production facilities and warehouses located in Asheville, NC, North Las Vegas, NV, Romeoville, IL and St. Louis, MO, including international worldwide customer support through distribution centers in Canada and the Netherlands. PLI is a leading card producer in the commercial card market with more than 1,000 employees nationwide and 450,000 square feet of total manufacturing space.

Wyndham Vacation Rentals Europe Business of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Wyndham Vacation Rentals Europe Business of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation comprises holiday parks and managed home rental business operations. The asset is located in the United Kingdom.

Wesco Aircraft

Acquisition in 2019
Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc. provides supply chain management services to the aerospace industry worldwide. The company offers aerospace products, including hardware, chemicals, electronic components, bearings, tools, and machined parts. It services include traditional distribution, kitting, in-time delivery, chemical management, third-party logistics or fourth-party logistics, and inventory management. The company was founded in 1953 and is based in Valencia, California. Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc. operates as subsidiary of Pattonair Limited.

Grupo Terratest

Acquisition in 2014
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Platinum Equity Partner Jacob Kotzubei, who executed the investment, will work with Mr. Torres and Terratest’s executive management team to support its continued expansion worldwide. Led by CEO Enrique Torres, Grupo Terratest is a specialized international contractor providing foundation work, ground improvement and micro-tunneling services for large-scale infrastructure projects and industrial, commercial and residential construction. It is present throughout Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.

Pearl Engineered Solutions

Merger/Acquisition in 2015
Ying Shing Enterprises Limited manufactures injection molding and metal stamping components. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

Enbi

Merger/Acquisition in 2015
Enbi is a supplier of paper transport, fusing and image transfer rollers, focusing primarily on the office equipment market.

United Site Services

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
United Site Services is the nation’s leader in portable toilet rentals and porta potty rentals. With more than 60 locations coast to coast, we are the most capable provider of quality portable restroom rentals and temporary fence rentals. Our fast, friendly customer service gives you peace of mind from expert planning to accurate delivery and quality service. Rely on us for your portable sanitation needs, large or small.

Broadway Industrial - Flow Control Devices

Acquisition in 2016
FCD supplies high-performance parts such as valves, fittings, sensors, and related components used in diverse end-applications.

Pattonair

Acquisition in 2017
Pattonair is the global aerospace and defence supply chain provider, with over 40 years of experience in the industry. They are proud to offer scale, expertise and flexibility in our global service offering, all tailored to your needs. Wherever you are, and whatever you need, Pattonair will provide supply chain management expertise to suit your requirements.

Mad Engine

Acquisition in 2021
Mad Engine has grown to become a leading global apparel wholesaler of licensed, branded and private label apparel. Top brands include Marvel, Star Wars, Disney and Nickelodeon. Mad Engine's footprint spans multiple continents, with unique locations dedicated to customer service, manufacturing, quality assurance and distribution. This process better enables the company to fully meet the needs of every customer – from independent boutiques to mass market retailers – ensuring the best customer experience possible.

Electro Rent

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
Electro Rent Corporation has committed every department to quick answers and responsive shipments. As one of the world's oldest and the largest rent/lease providers of test and measurement equipment, their relationships with major industry manufacturers go back decades. Because their annual purchases are often their largest, top-name manufacturers give us priorities and information their competitors simply cannot match.

L&R Distributors

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
L&R Distributors is a national distributor of over 30,000 health & beauty care, general merchandise and cosmetics products, presently serving over 17,000 points of distribution within the supermarket, drug, independent and mass classes trade across the U.S. L&R has developed a robust ecommerce platform that includes direct to consumer blind drop ship fulfillment. L&R is passionate about designing the ultimate shopping experience for its customers, combining that passion with innovative thinking, best practices and the greatest technology to deliver higher sales for each one of its clients.

De Wave Group

Acquisition in 2019
De Wave Group operates as a marine contractor that offers construction of cruise ship interior and refit services to ship builders and cruise operators. The company is based in Genoa, Italy.

Jostens

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
Jostens, Inc. provides products, programs, and services for high schools and universities. The company’s products include jewelry, school yearbooks and memory books, scholastic products, and products for athletic champions and their fans. The company was founded in 1897 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jostens, Inc. is a former subsidiary of Newell Brands Inc.

American & Efird

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
A&E is the largest U.S. manufacturer and the world’s second-largest manufacturer and distributor of premium quality industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles. Producers of apparel, automotive components, home furnishings, medical supplies, footwear and a diverse range of industrial products rely on A&E industrial sewing thread to manufacture their products. Customers select A&E as the preferred choice for industrial sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles because of A&E’s dedication to providing its customers with the finest products and services, at the highest quality, delivered globally. Through its global network, A&E’s products are manufactured in 20 countries, distributed in 44 countries and sold in over 95 countries. In addition to A&E’s steadfast commitment to superior quality and customer service, A&E is a recognized industry leader in environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and operates its global facilities with the utmost regard for the safety and health of its associates employed worldwide. A&E owns or operates 22 manufacturing facilities and employs over 9,000 associates around the world directly or in partnership with joint venture partners

Highway Toll Administration

Acquisition in 2018
Highway Toll Administration, LLC designs and develops electronic toll collection solution to the rental car industry. It offers back-end administrative services, including billing, customer service, and dispute resolution of toll violations. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Roslyn Heights, New York. As of March 1, 2018, Highway Toll Administration, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Verra Mobility Corporation.

Centerfield

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Centerfield Media Holdings, LLC develops a digital advertising technology platform for real time biddable (RTB) media. It offers Dugout, a search engine marketing technology and Clicks.net, a RTB platform that allows advertisers to purchase targeted clicks and inbound calls from publishers. Centerfield Media Holdings, LLC was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in Plantation, Florida and New York, New York.

Pearl Engineered Solutions

Acquisition in 2015
Ying Shing Enterprises Limited manufactures injection molding and metal stamping components. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

Wyndham Destinations

Acquisition in 2018
Wyndham Worldwide provides a wide range of hospitality products and services through its global portfolio of world-renowned brands. Wyndham Worldwide is made up of three hospitality business units: Wyndham Hotel Group, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, and Wyndham Destination Network. The world's largest hotel company based on the number of properties, Wyndham Hotel Group is home to many of the world's best-known hotel brands, with approximately 7,500 franchised hotels and 646,900 hotel rooms worldwide. Wyndham Exchange & Rentals is the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the world's largest professionally managed vacation rentals business, providing more than 5 million leisure-bound families annually with access to over 107,000 vacation properties in over 100 countries through its prominent exchange and vacation rental brands. The industry and timeshare ownership market leader, Wyndham Vacation Ownership develops, markets, and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing to owners through its network of over 190 vacation ownership resorts serving approximately 907,000 owners throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific. Based in Parsippany, NJ, Wyndham Worldwide employs approximately 32,800 associates globally.

Electro Rent

Acquisition in 2016
Electro Rent Corporation has committed every department to quick answers and responsive shipments. As one of the world's oldest and the largest rent/lease providers of test and measurement equipment, their relationships with major industry manufacturers go back decades. Because their annual purchases are often their largest, top-name manufacturers give us priorities and information their competitors simply cannot match.