Platinum Equity

Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC is a private equity firm established in 1995 and headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, with additional offices in Dedham, Massachusetts; Greenwich, Connecticut; New York, New York; London, United Kingdom; and Singapore City, Singapore. The firm specializes in leveraged buyouts and focuses on corporate divestitures, public-to-private transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Platinum Equity invests across a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, telecommunications, healthcare, and technology, among others. It typically targets companies with enterprise values between $100 million and $10 billion, often taking majority stakes but also considering minority investments. The firm aims to create value through strategic management and operational improvements, catering primarily to lower mid-market businesses.

Igor Chacartegui

Managing Director

Fabiano, Michael

Managing Director, Global Head of Credit

Tom Gores

Chairman and CEO

Bryan Kelln

Partner

Kotzubei, Jacob T.

Partner

Krasner J.D., Dan

Managing Director

Philip Norment

Partner

Samson, Louis

Partner

Robert J. Wentworth

Partner

Bob Wymbs

Partner

98 past transactions

R&B Wholesale Distributors

Private Equity Round in 2025
R&B Wholesale Distributors is a wholesaler, distributer and supplier of electronic appliances.

Global

Private Equity Round in 2024
Global is a supplier and distributor of HVAC/R components. Their products include air conditioning, electrical service, capacitors, hard-start kits, definite-purpose contactors, fuses, HVAC controls, heating, relays, transformers, and tools. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.

Branding Iron

Debt Financing in 2024
Branding Iron is a food processing firm that focuses on customized business, product development, and burger solutions.

RELAM

Debt Financing in 2024
RELAM supplies high-quality railroad track equipment for rent and lease to railroads construction companies.

Flli Polli

Acquisition in 2024
Flli Polli specializes in a wide range of kitchen products and recipes.

Rise Baking

Private Equity Round in 2024
Rise Baking Company, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializes in the production and retail of a diverse range of bakery products, including premium cookies, dessert bars, artisan breads, and flatbreads. The company serves a wide array of blue-chip customers across various channels, including in-store bakeries, food service, and convenience markets in North America. Rise Baking is committed to quality, offering freshly-baked bread and rolls made from all-natural ingredients, ensuring that their products contain no trans fats. As a manufacturer and distributor, Rise Baking plays a significant role in the grocery retail and restaurant markets, providing pre-packaged and pre-labeled bakery items.

Inventia Healthcare - Oral Solid Dosage Business

Acquisition in 2024
Inventia Healthcare - Oral Solid Dosage Business is a unit of Inventia Healthcare that provides medical pharmaceutical services.

ASP Global

Acquisition in 2024
ASP Global is a privately held, Atlanta-based company with additional operations in the Pacific Rim. ASP Global is a leading global sourcing agent/wholesaler of medical supplies with a proven track record. Our expert management team has decades of experience in the healthcare and sourcing industries. Our knowledgeable staff¬ can provide direction on a wide range of medical supplies, including disposables, rehab supplies, equipment and surgical products – including foam, plastics, metals, wood, textiles, and electronics. Our long-standing relationships with 120+ factories enable us to deliver high quality products at factory pricing directly to our clients. We place the highest value on providing customer service excellence with the utmost integrity.

MARS

Private Equity Round in 2024
MARS provides motors, components and equipment product. They provide commercial and residential HVAC/R motors, components and equipment in the industry. They address inquiries through phone, email, and online applications.

TAK Communications

Private Equity Round in 2024
TAK Communications, founded in 2004 and based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, specializes in internet and communication infrastructure services. The company offers a range of services including broadband, cable installation, and telecommunication solutions. Its operations encompass project management, engineering, and construction, as well as fulfillment and installation services. Additionally, TAK Communications is involved in sales and marketing, providing on-premises connectivity and application services to customers across the United States.

E&A Scheer

Acquisition in 2024
E&A Scheer BV is a company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in the import, blending, and trading of rum and other distillates. Founded in 1712, it offers a variety of tailor-made rum blends, including light rum, heavy and high ester rum, and aged rum, along with Batavia Arrack and Cachaça. The company serves multiple markets, including alcoholic beverages, flavors and fragrances, confectionery, and tobacco. E&A Scheer has established connections with various distilleries, enabling it to provide clients with a diverse range of styles and flavors in rum.

Founder Sport Group

Acquisition in 2024
Founder Sport Group is a manufacturer of athletic apparel and fan wear, catering to youth, athletes, team supporters, and corporate employees. The company specializes in a range of products, including sweatshirts, jerseys, henleys, mesh tops and bottoms, and various sporting accessories. By focusing on quality and comfort, Founder Sport Group aims to make athletic wear accessible and affordable, ensuring that customers can enjoy reliable products at value prices.

Wallaby Yogurt Company

Acquisition in 2024
Wallaby Yogurt Company, Inc. is a producer of organic dairy yogurt products, established in 1994 and headquartered in American Canyon, California. The company offers a diverse range of yogurt products, including blended low-fat yogurts, low-fat and whole milk kefirs, Greek nonfat and low-fat yogurts, whole milk Greek yogurts, and sour creams. Wallaby distributes its products through various retail channels, including natural and specialty food stores, co-op markets, supermarkets, and whole food markets across the United States. As of 2015, Wallaby operates as a subsidiary of WWF Operating Company.

Horizon Organic Holding

Acquisition in 2024
Horizon Organic Holding Corporation is a prominent producer of certified organic foods based in Broomfield, Colorado. It is recognized as the leading brand of organic milk in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The company offers a diverse range of products in the U.S., including organic milk, a full line of dairy products, organic eggs, and juices. In the U.K., Horizon Organic markets its offerings under the Rachel's Organic brand, which includes organic yogurt, milk, and butter. By providing a wide variety of organic dairy options, Horizon Organic caters to consumers seeking healthy and sustainable food choices.

RELAM

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

JELD-WEN - Australasia Windows and Doors Business

Acquisition in 2023
JELD-WEN - Australasia Windows and Doors Business is a producer, designer, and distributor of windows, doors, and related building products.

Tarter Gate

Acquisition in 2023
Tarter Gate is a retail company specializing in gating and fencing solutions.

Cosmic Pet

Acquisition in 2021
Cosmic Pet is a multi-branded, international company that designs and manufactures pet products for cats and dogs.

Petmate

Acquisition in 2021
Petmate, an international company, continues to produce many of products in the USA at manufacturing facilities in Arlington, Texas. The source much of the plastic used in our manufacturing from our Spectrum Plastics Facility, also based in Arlington.

Unical Defense

Acquisition in 2021
Unical Defense specializes in providing comprehensive aftermarket component parts solutions for military aircraft. The company supplies military aviation products and support services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), as well as to domestic and foreign governments and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) stations worldwide. Leveraging over two decades of experience in the aerospace sector, Unical Defense is dedicated to managing the component repair lifecycle, facilitating component exchange and leasing, and handling the purchase and exchange of surplus parts. This enables clients to access consumable and expendable inventories at competitive prices, thereby supporting the operational needs of military aviation.

Oregon Tool

Acquisition in 2021
Oregon Tool is a manufacturer and distributor of precision cutting tools focused on the forestry, farming, and concrete cutting sectors. The company offers a wide range of products, including saw chains and guide bars for chainsaws, diamond saw chains for concrete and pipe, agricultural tractor attachments, and finish mowers. Additionally, Oregon Tool provides outdoor equipment accessories and OEM replacement parts, ensuring that its products are safe to operate and easy to maintain. With a strong emphasis on quality and reliability, Oregon Tool serves various industries, delivering essential tools to support effective and efficient operations.

Paramount Global Services

Acquisition in 2021
Paramount Global Services is a packaging company specializing in plastic, glass, metal containers, closures, and dispensing systems.

Game Taco

Acquisition in 2021
Game Taco is the parent company of WorldWinner, a skill gaming platform that connects gamers worldwide to compete in tournaments for fun and cash prizes. The platform offers a diverse content library that includes classic card games, casual favorites, and retro arcade games, catering to a wide range of gaming preferences. Game Taco aims to create a fun and trusted environment where players can engage in skill-based competitions against opponents of similar ability, enhancing the gaming experience while providing opportunities for monetary rewards. With backing from Platinum Equity and strategic investors, Game Taco is positioned for significant growth in the online gaming industry.

Club Car

Acquisition in 2021
Club Car is a manufacturer based in Augusta, Georgia, specializing in gas and electric vehicles for various applications, including golf, utility, and personal transportation. The company's product range includes golf carts, multi-passenger shuttle vehicles, rough-terrain and off-road vehicles, as well as turf vehicles. Additionally, Club Car offers mobile merchandising beverage vehicles and a variety of accessories, such as enclosures, seat covers, windshields, and storage solutions. Through its diverse offerings, Club Car caters to both recreational and light industrial markets.

Cabinetworks Group

Acquisition in 2021
Cabinetworks Group is the independently owned manufacturer and distributor of kitchen and bath cabinets in the United States. under the nation's brands, including KraftMaid, Medallion, Smart, Merillat, Yorktowne, Echelon, Advanta, Studio Full Access, Master WoodCraft, and Cabinets 2000. The company produces both framed and frameless cabinetry, operating out of 14 assembly plants and three-component facilities, and serves customers through a multi-channel approach including sales to dealers, home centers, and distributors across the United States.

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.

NESCO Specialty Rentals

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.

L&R Distributors

Acquisition in 2020
L&R Distributors, Inc. is a national distributor based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in general merchandise, health and beauty care, and cosmetic products. Founded in 1956, the company offers an extensive range of over 30,000 products, including appliances, baby goods, personal care items, and seasonal products, serving more than 17,000 distribution points across supermarkets, drug stores, and independent retailers throughout the United States. L&R Distributors also provides retail services such as merchandising, resets, and data analytics to enhance the shopping experience for its clients. With additional distribution centers in New Jersey, California, and Arkansas, the company has developed a robust e-commerce platform that includes direct-to-consumer fulfillment. Through its innovative approach and commitment to efficiency, L&R Distributors aims to help retail partners reduce costs and boost sales.
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.

Farnese Vini

Acquisition in 2020
Farnese Vini Srl, established in 1994 and based in Ortona, Italy, is a prominent wine group specializing in the production, sale, and marketing of wines from central and southern Italy. The company exports its products through various commercial outlets both domestically and internationally, serving a global client base of over 2,600 distributors, hotels, and caterers. Notably, more than 95% of Farnese Vini's sales are generated from international markets, highlighting its strong presence in the global wine industry.

De Wave Group

Acquisition in 2019
De Wave Group is a marine contractor that specializes in cruise ship interiors, providing both new build and refit services.

Wesco Aircraft

Acquisition in 2019
Wesco Aircraft is a prominent distributor and provider of supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry, founded in 1953 and based in Valencia, California. The company offers a wide range of aerospace products, including hardware, chemicals, electronic components, bearings, tools, and machined parts. Wesco Aircraft supports over 7,400 customers in various sectors, including civil and commercial aerospace, defense, industrial, space, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). Its service offerings encompass traditional distribution, kitting, just-in-time delivery, chemical management, and inventory management. With more than 1,300 employees across 43 locations in 13 countries, Wesco Aircraft is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of the aerospace market. The company operates as a subsidiary of Pattonair Limited, following its acquisition in January 2020.

Lonza Water Care Business

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

Multi-Color

Acquisition in 2019
Multi-Color Corporation is a manufacturer of label solutions with operations in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company produces a diverse range of labels, including pressure-sensitive, in-mold, heat transfer, shrink sleeve, and cut and stack labels. Additionally, it offers promotional products such as scratch-off coupons and static-clings. Multi-Color provides graphic and pre-press services, using various printing methods including flexographic, lithographic, rotogravure, and digital printing. Its clientele includes producers in the home and personal care, food and beverage, wine and spirits, healthcare, and specialty industries. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Multi-Color operates as a subsidiary of WS Packaging Group, Inc.

Livingston International

Acquisition in 2019
Livingston International is a leading provider of customs brokerage and compliance services in North America, catering to various sectors including agriculture, technology, oil and gas, lumber, and food. The company offers a range of services, such as international trade consulting, freight forwarding, and global trade management, which help clients navigate trade complexities, optimize the use of free trade agreements, mitigate compliance risks, and recover duties when applicable. With its U.S. headquarters in Chicago, Livingston operates along the U.S.-Canada border and maintains regional air and sea hubs in Los Angeles, New York, and Norfolk. The company employs over 3,200 individuals across more than 125 strategic locations in North America, Europe, and the Far East, reinforcing its commitment to facilitating international trade.

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.

PCI

Acquisition in 2019
PCI Limited is an investment holding company specializing in electronics manufacturing services, with operations in the United States, Ireland, China, Germany, and ASEAN countries. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Singapore, the company offers a range of services including printed circuit board assembly, user interface panels, and complete box builds. In addition to manufacturing, PCI provides design, testing, supply chain management, information technology, research and development, and general warehousing services. The company serves diverse markets such as automotive, industrial equipment, consumer products, and medical devices, delivering solutions that enhance product functionality and reliability. As of April 2019, PCI Limited operates as a private entity.

Jostens

Acquisition in 2018
Jostens, Inc. is a company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that specializes in providing a range of products and services for high schools and universities. Founded in 1897, Jostens offers items such as jewelry, yearbooks, memory books, and various scholastic products, catering to both educational institutions and athletic programs. The company focuses on helping students commemorate their achievements through its diverse offerings, including rings for schools and sports. Jostens serves the K-12 educational, college, and professional sports segments, ensuring that students and their families can celebrate milestones in academics and athletics.

Yak Access

Acquisition in 2018
Yak Access offers temporary access mat services tailored for remote construction sites. The company specializes in access matting, which encompasses initial planning and clearing, site evaluation, the creation of access roads, and final restoration. By employing advanced infrastructure techniques, Yak Access assists clients in industrial, renewable, and other infrastructure sectors in minimizing risks, delays, and costs while also mitigating environmental impacts associated with construction activities.

Lentz Milling

Acquisition in 2018
Lentz Milling Company is a distributor of bakery ingredients and frozen baked goods, serving food manufacturers and commercial bakeries across ten states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Founded in 1941 and based in Reading, Pennsylvania, the company offers a diverse range of products, including ready-to-bake pastries, bread doughs, fillings, flavorings, and various dry ingredients such as flour, sugars, and baking chemicals. Lentz Milling also provides an assortment of frozen items, including bagels, cakes, and pastries. With a dedicated fleet of trucks, the company ensures efficient delivery to its customers, backed by partnerships with trusted manufacturers. As of 2018, Lentz Milling operates as a subsidiary of JM Swank, LLC, enhancing its logistics and distribution capabilities.

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.

WS Packaging Group

Acquisition in 2018
WS Packaging Group manufactures packaging products. It provides packaging and label solutions, such as labels, shrink decorations, folding cartons and paperboard packaging, extended text labels, flexible packaging, printed and specialty tapes, and specialty products. The company specializes in developing promotional items; and engineers and designs label application equipment. It serves customers in food, beverage, household, personal care, dairy, OTC health, medical, wine and spirits, promotions, games and sweepstakes, industrial graphics and signage, and tobacco industries worldwide.
Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. designs, manufactures, and supplies injection molding equipment for the plastics industry. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including machines, molds, hot runners, and auxiliary equipment, as well as a web-based process and production monitoring system called Shotscope NX. In addition to manufacturing equipment, Husky provides services such as factory planning, customer training, systems integration, asset management, and consulting. Its products are utilized in the production of various plastic items, including beverage bottles and caps, food containers, medical components, and parts for consumer electronics. Headquartered in Bolton, Canada, Husky operates manufacturing facilities across multiple countries, including the United States, China, and Austria, and maintains service and sales offices worldwide. The company primarily serves markets such as beverage packaging, medical, thin-wall packaging, consumer electronics, and automotive sectors.

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.

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.

American Traffic Solutions

Acquisition in 2017
American Traffic Solutions, now a subsidiary of Verra Mobility, specializes in traffic safety, mobility, and compliance solutions for state and local governments, as well as commercial fleets and rental car companies. Founded in 1987 and based in Mesa, Arizona, the company provides a range of products designed to enhance road safety and enforce traffic regulations. Its offerings include red-light safety cameras, speed safety cameras, and automated enforcement systems, such as the AutoPatrol 3D radar and CrossingGuard for school bus stop arms. Additionally, American Traffic Solutions develops integrated solutions for toll management and electronic violation processing, catering to the needs of both public and private sector clients. The company emphasizes core values such as integrity, accountability, respect, excellence, and teamwork in its operations.

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.

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.

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.

Fabcon

Acquisition in 2016
Fabcon is a manufacturer specializing in structural precast wall panels, with over 50 years of experience in the industry. The company has expanded its capabilities and markets, pioneering several innovations in precast panel technology. Operating from five manufacturing facilities, Fabcon delivers its products to nearly all of the contiguous United States. In addition to precast panels, the company provides contract manufacturing services across various sectors, including retail, food service, hospitality, and medical industries. Their expertise encompasses engineering design, precision sheet metal machining, electronic assembly, powder coating, and testing, allowing them to create custom kiosks, digital signage enclosures, and fixtures. Fabcon is committed to delivering quality products at competitive prices for both domestic and international clients.

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.

Broadway Industrial - Flow Control Devices

Acquisition in 2016
Broadway Industrial - Flow Control Devices supplies high-performance parts such as valves, fittings, sensors, and related components.

Worldwide Flight Services

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.

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.

Clipper Windpower

Acquisition in 2012
Clipper Windpower specializes in wind energy technology, focusing on the design and manufacturing of wind turbines and related components. Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, the company operates a manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and has research and development centers in both Carpinteria and Blyth Harbor, U.K. Clipper's turbines are capable of producing up to 2.5 megawatts of power, with over 700 turbines installed, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions. In addition to turbine production, the company is actively involved in the development of wind power generation projects, reinforcing its commitment to renewable energy.

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.

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.

Williams Communication

Acquisition in 2001
Williams Communications is a broadband network services provider with a 17-year history characterized by integrity and innovation. The company specializes in the design of outside plant (OSP) infrastructure, geographic information systems (GIS), permitting, pole loading and attachments, as well as fiber characterization. Notably, Williams Communications pioneered the use of decommissioned gas and petroleum pipelines for the installation of fiber-optic cables, establishing itself as a leader in the communications network sector. The company serves a diverse array of major clients in voice, data, and multimedia services, reflecting its commitment to advancing communication technologies.
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