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How $35M renewal of Alabama refractory plant is a ‘remarkable’ story for HarbisonWalker
September 04, 2023
FAIRFIELD, Ala. – The shuttered plant was in rough shape. During a 2021 visit to check the condition of the idled plant, which once manufactured refractory products used for aluminum production, HarbisonWalker International...
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Michigan announces Cabinetworks Group adding 110 jobs, relocating corporate headquarters to Detroit suburb
August 31, 2023
Michigan officials announced recently that Cabinetworks Group will add 110 corporate and professional services jobs while moving its headquarters from Ann Arbor, Mich., to a nearby Detroit suburb.Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the...
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August 09, 2011
Platinum Equity Acquires Quark
Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO – Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired Quark, a provider of publishing software for professional designers and enterprise organizations."Quark is a legendary brand that helped create the desktop publishing market and is now helping organizations transform how they publish content both to print and digital media," said Brian Wall, partner at Platinum who led the team pursuing the acquisition. "Quark... Read more
Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO – Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired Quark, a provider of publishing software for professional desi... Read more
Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO – Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired Quark, a provider of publishi. Read more
August 03, 2011
Schutt Sports Named Official Helmet for Lone Star Conference Softball
In a multi-year agreement, Schutt Sports has been named the official helmet of softball's NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference.“The Lone Star Conference schools are right in the middle of softball country,” said Dianne Baker, national promotions manager for Schutt Sports. “This deal gives us great exposure in some key markets and puts our best equipment on some of the best players in the country.”Through the agreement, Schutt will showca... Read more
In a multi-year agreement, Schutt Sports has been named the official helmet of softball's NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference.“The Lone Star Confe... Read more
In a multi-year agreement, Schutt Sports has been named the official helmet of softball's NCAA Division II Lone Star . Read more
August 01, 2011
Platinum Equity Company American Commercial Lines Announces New Leadership
Jeffersonville, IN – One of the largest and most diversified inland marine transportation companies in the United States and a Platinum Equity company, American Commercial Lines (ACL), announced today the new leadership of Mark Knoy as President and Chief Executive Officer and David Huls as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.Mark Knoy, a veteran to the industry after spending seventeen years with AEP River Operations, LLC, a subs... Read more
Jeffersonville, IN – One of the largest and most diversified inland marine transportation companies in the United States and a Platinum Equity compa... Read more
Jeffersonville, IN – One of the largest and most diversified inland marine transportation companies in the United S. Read more
July 25, 2011
Schutt Sports Sponsors Texas High School Coaches Association 2011 All-Star Games
Dallas,TX – Schutt Sports, a Platinum Equity company, is sponsoring the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 2011 All-Star Games this week, as the "Official Football Helmet" and platinum partner of the program."Texas is home to some of the most storied high school football groups in the country, and we are proud to support them each and every year," Marketing Communications Manager Glenn Beckmann said. "THSCA isn't just any program. It... Read more
Dallas,TX – Schutt Sports, a Platinum Equity company, is sponsoring the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 2011 All-Star Games this week,... Read more
Dallas,TX – Schutt Sports, a Platinum Equity company, is sponsoring the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSC. Read more
July 21, 2011
MegaPath One of North America's Top Hosted Voice Providers
Platinum Equity portfolio company MegaPath was listed among the Top 10 hosted VoIP providers by Infonetics, an international communications market research and consulting firm. Client install base, service capabilities, and customer support are among the parameters considered by Infonetics in recognizing top firms.Commenting on the diverse Top 10 list, Infonetics analyst Diane Myers said, "The most critical factors for success remain financial st... Read more
Platinum Equity portfolio company MegaPath was listed among the Top 10 hosted VoIP providers by Infonetics, an international communications market res... Read more
Platinum Equity portfolio company MegaPath was listed among the Top 10 hosted VoIP providers by Infonetics, an intern. Read more
July 19, 2011
Platinum Equity Company International Offshore Services Selects MarineCFO
New Orleans, LA—MarineCFO Inc., the leading provider of Marine Software including On-Vessel, Marine Operations, Personnel, Fleet Maintenance, and Financial Management Software Solutions to the Marine Transportation Industry, announced today that Platinum Equity Company, International Offshore Services, has chosen to implement the full MarineCFO Enterprise software suite.International Offshore Services, LLC was formed in 2006 by combining Intern... Read more
New Orleans, LA—MarineCFO Inc., the leading provider of Marine Software including On-Vessel, Marine Operations, Personnel, Fleet Maintenance, and Fi... Read more
New Orleans, LA—MarineCFO Inc., the leading provider of Marine Software including On-Vessel, Marine Operations, Per. Read more
July 15, 2011
Acument Global Technologies Hiring In Fenton, MI
Acument Global Technologies, a Platinum Equity portfolio company, has completed its plans to invest $5.1 million to expand its facilities in Fenton, Grand Blanc Township, and Sterling Heights, Michigan. The effort will generate about 150 jobs and establishes Acument's commitment to Michigan workers.Articles on mlive.com, Flint on Full, and Tri-County Times (subscription) cover the reopening of Acument's Fenton facility, which was a manufacturing ... Read more
Acument Global Technologies, a Platinum Equity portfolio company, has completed its plans to invest $5.1 million to expand its facilities in Fenton, G... Read more
Acument Global Technologies, a Platinum Equity portfolio company, has completed its plans to invest $5.1 million to e. Read more
July 13, 2011
KEMET Leverages Virtela's Award Winning Application
To speed access to business-critical applications for its 11,000 employees, Platinum Equity portfolio company KEMET Corporation announced it will use cloud acceleration services from Virtela."With could-based application acceleration, we've experienced significant reductions in our application response times overall and we have been able to postpone bandwidth increases in many cases," said Brian Burch, senior director of worldwide infrastructure ... Read more
To speed access to business-critical applications for its 11,000 employees, Platinum Equity portfolio company KEMET Corporation announced it will use ... Read more
To speed access to business-critical applications for its 11,000 employees, Platinum Equity portfolio company KEMET C. Read more
July 08, 2011
SDUT Takes 10 Top Honors at Local SPJ Awards
The San Diego Union-Tribune and its web site, SignOn San Diego, took home top awards at the Society of Professional Journalists annual county contest.The Union-Tribune won ten first-place awards for newspaper writing, including the top award for breaking news. SignOn San Diego took three awards, including the award for Best News Site.The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) includes broadcast, print, and online journalists as well as journal... Read more
The San Diego Union-Tribune and its web site, SignOn San Diego, took home top awards at the Society of Professional Journalists annual county contest.... Read more
The San Diego Union-Tribune and its web site, SignOn San Diego, took home top awards at the Society of Professional J. Read more
July 06, 2011
Matrix Telecom Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Irving, TX – Matrix Telecom, a Dallas, Texas-based provider of telecom services, announced today Jerry Ou has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Equity portfolio companies Matrix Telecom and Americatel Corporation. A seasoned executive with more than 10 years experience working in the telecommunications field, Ou had been COO of Matrix Telecom since 2010. He succeeds former President and CEO Charles "Chuck" Taylor,... Read more
Irving, TX – Matrix Telecom, a Dallas, Texas-based provider of telecom services, announced today Jerry Ou has been appointed President and Chief Exe... Read more
Irving, TX – Matrix Telecom, a Dallas, Texas-based provider of telecom services, announced today Jerry Ou has been . Read more
