Platinum Equity Acquires JELD-WEN Australasia (Ventora Group) for $461M

Vision Group, Novatech and Thermoplast Acquire ENERGI Fenestration Solutions from OpenGate Capital

June 2, 2021

Building Products

OpenGate Capital realized its portfolio company ENERGI Fenestration Solutions in a multi‑party sale that split the business by operations. The Vision Group acquired ENERGI's U.S. operations, Novatech Group acquired the Terrebonne patio door division, and Thermoplast Extrusions acquired the Laval extrusions business; transaction terms were not disclosed.

Platinum Equity Acquires Majority Interest in Kohler Energy from Kohler Co.

November 6, 2023

Energy

Platinum Equity has closed the transaction to acquire a majority interest in Kohler Energy from Kohler Co., establishing Kohler Energy as an independent, standalone business. Kohler Co. remains an investment partner, Brian Melka will serve as CEO and David Kohler will sit on the board; financial terms were not disclosed. Platinum Equity said it will invest in growth and operational initiatives to accelerate Kohler Energy's position in the global energy resilience market.

DOVISTA A/S Acquires WERU Group from H.I.G. Capital

July 6, 2021

Building Products

DOVISTA A/S has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WERU Group, a leading German manufacturer of windows and exterior doors, from H.I.G. Capital. The acquisition will expand DOVISTA’s presence and traction in the German market and integrate WERU’s premium product portfolio and manufacturing footprint into the DOVISTA group. The transaction is subject to antitrust clearance.

Pella Corporation Acquires Win-Dor, LLC

December 19, 2022

Building Products

Pella Corporation has acquired Win-Dor, LLC, a vinyl window and door manufacturer located near Brea, California. The acquisition expands Pella's vinyl product portfolio and production capacity, with Win-Dor's ~200 employees remaining with the business and continuing to operate under the Win-Dor brand.

Platinum Equity Acquires De Wave Group

October 30, 2019

Manufacturing

Platinum Equity has acquired De Wave Group from Xenon Private Equity. Headquartered in Genoa, Italy, De Wave is a marine contractor specializing in cruise ship interiors (new build and refit) with facilities in Italy, Poland, Singapore and the United States; Platinum Equity said it will support organic growth and pursue prospective acquisitions to expand the company's product offering and capabilities.

Platinum Equity Acquires Horizon Organic and Wallaby from Danone

January 1, 2024

Food & Beverage

Platinum Equity has signed and completed an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Danone's Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands, a carve-out intended to operate the brands as a standalone business. The transaction transfers ownership from Danone to Platinum Equity, positioning the organic dairy brands to benefit from Platinum's carve-out and operational expertise and to pursue growth and product innovation.