Platinum Equity stories
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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.
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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.
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Corporate Consumables ceases trading after 27 years
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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officemax
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platinum equity
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resellers
Corporate Consumables, a New Zealand office product reseller, has closed its doors due to unsustainable business conditions.
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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.
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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.
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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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australian
Australian athletes aren't the only ones bringing home the gold, with PQC elevated to a Gold Network Solutions Partner with Emerson Network Power.
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Emerson sells Network Power business in US$4 billion deal
Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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emerson network power
Emerson has sold its Network Power business, which provides technology and services to the data center market, in a US$4 billion deal.