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Press Releases • August 01, 2012

Caterpillar Completes Sale of Third-Party Logistics Business to Platinum Equity

Peoria, Ill. – Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT) and Platinum Equity announced today that Platinum Equity’s acquisition of a majority interest in Caterpillar Logistics Services has been completed. Caterpillar will retain a 35 percent equity stake in the business. The overall transaction is valued at approximately $750 million. Caterpillar Logistics Services is the third party logistics division of Caterpillar’s wholly owned subsidiary, Caterpillar Logistics Inc. (Cat Logistics). Platinum intends to establish the business as a standalone company under a new brand that will be announced at a ...

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Press Releases • July 31, 2012

Image Sensors from Truesense Imaging Enable Mars Science Laboratory To Capture High Definition Images From Mars

Rochester, NY – When NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover Curiosity lands on Mars this weekend, image sensors from Truesense Imaging will be on board to capture high definition color images from the surface of the Red Planet. Curiosity, scheduled to land during the early morning hours of August 6 (U.S. Eastern time), is designed to assess whether Mars ever had an environment able to support life by deploying the most advanced set of scientific instruments ever sent to the planet. As part of that instrument suite, all four science cameras on the rover are designed using image sensors...

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June 26, 2012

Schutt Sports' Helmets: Protecting the Yolk

With player safety a leading concern among football players at all levels of play, Pro Football Weekly devoted an in-depth three-part article to the football helmet industry: manufacturing challenges, the major industry players, and NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment) testing. Platinum Equity portfolio company Schutt Sports is one of the four companies profiled for its innovative approach to impact absorption and its TPU Cushioning. Concussion prevention is among the NFL's primary concerns, an issue being taken seriously by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodel...

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June 21, 2012

Keystone Automotive Operations Announces Opening of Portland, Oregon Warehouse Operations

Exeter, PA  – Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. announced today that the company is again expanding its operations, in order to serve its customers better in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. The company has been very actively growing over the past few years and will be opening its fifth warehouse in the Portland Metropolitan Area. As part of Keystone's recent acquisition of NTP Distribution, Inc. (a leading Wholesale Distributor of aftermarket RV products, parts and accessories), Keystone is now able to supply automotive products from this major location. Keystone's leadershi...

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Press Releases • June 08, 2012

Diversified Machine Announces New Leadership

Wixom, MI – Diversified Machine Inc. (DMI), a vertically-integrated supplier of fully engineered chassis and powertrain components and modules to the automotive industry, today announced the appointment of Robert J. Remenar as CEO. Mr. Remenar, 56, replaces former DMI Chairman and CEO Bruce Swift who stepped down in March. “We conducted a thorough and comprehensive search for a leader with the right combination of experience, ambition and intellect to help drive the transformation of DMI into a larger, global platform,” said Bryan Kelln, President of Portfolio Operations for Platinum ...

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Press Releases • May 29, 2012

Quark Acquires Mobile IQ for Enterprise Digital Publishing

Denver, CO – Quark announced today its acquisition of Mobile IQ, creators of PressRun™, the cloud-based digital publishing solution developed to deliver innovative, interactive tablet and mobile experiences. Quark was acquired by Platinum Equity in August 2011 and has been working closely with Platinum's M&A team to identify and pursue growth opportunities. Quark identified Mobile IQ as an ideal fit for expanding the company's digital publishing solutions for the enterprise. With an impressive client base and an established presence in the United States and United Kingdom, Mobile IQ...

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