Platinum Equity stories

Kohler Co announces creation of independent venture, Kohler Energy
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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power / energy
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transactions
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platinum equity
Kohler Co. launches standalone company, Kohler Energy, with majority investment held by global firm Platinum Equity.

US-based Staples’ ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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officemax
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m&a
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staples
US-based private equity investment firm Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of OfficeMax’s business in Australia, with New Zealand pending.

Corporate Consumables ceases trading after 27 years
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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resellers
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officemax
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platinum equity
Corporate Consumables, a New Zealand office product reseller, has closed its doors due to unsustainable business conditions.

Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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cx
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martech
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ai
Staples Australia and New Zealand will rebrand to Winc next month with the company also planning more solution-driven offerings.

Staples buyer announces another ANZ acquisition: OfficeMax
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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officemax
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m&a
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staples
Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the OfficeMax business in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) from Office Depot.

Queensland's PQC wins gold with Emerson Network Power Partner status
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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emerson network power
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platinum equity
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partners
Australian athletes aren't the only ones bringing home the gold, with PQC elevated to a Gold Network Solutions Partner with Emerson Network Power.

Emerson sells Network Power business in US$4 billion deal
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Emerson has sold its Network Power business, which provides technology and services to the data center market, in a US$4 billion deal.