Platinum Equity Acquires Majority Interest in Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment

Platinum Equity Acquires Tangent Technologies from The Sterling Group

June 23, 2026

Manufacturing

The Sterling Group entered into a definitive agreement to sell Tangent Technologies to Platinum Equity for undisclosed terms, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Tangent manufactures high-performance synthetic lumber and related materials made from post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastics used in outdoor living, structural applications, and marine decking.

Platte River Equity Partners With Tallman Equipment Company

June 9, 2026

Industrial Services

Platte River Equity partnered with Tallman Equipment Company to support Tallman’s next phase of growth. Tallman is a supplier of lineman tools and equipment, rental services, tool repair/refurbishment, testing, fabrication, and other support for electric utility and linework industries.

Tarter USA Acquires Vail Products

May 19, 2026

Manufacturing

Tarter USA announced it is acquiring Vail Products, a heavy-duty construction and land management attachments brand and division of Hammersmith Manufacturing and Sales, Inc. The acquisition expands Tarter’s heavy-duty equipment portfolio and supports its “Back 40 to Backyard” strategy across farm, ranch, rural lifestyle, construction, forestry, agriculture, equipment rental, and land management markets.

Platinum Equity Invests in Motors & Armatures (MARS)

July 17, 2024

Building Products

Platinum Equity has made a significant investment in Motors & Armatures, Inc. (MARS), a 75-year-old HVAC/R parts and equipment distributor headquartered in Hauppauge, New York. The Chernoff family and company management retain a significant ownership stake and CEO Eddie Chernoff will remain in place; Platinum Equity said it will support MARS' growth initiatives, new product introductions and pursue add-on acquisitions.

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.

Platinum Equity Acquires Farnese Group (Farnese Vini)

April 6, 2020

Food & Beverage

Platinum Equity has completed the acquisition of Farnese Group (also referred to as Farnese Vini) from NB Renaissance Partners. Headquartered in Pescara, Italy, Farnese is a wine producer and distributor that Platinum Equity intends to grow organically and via prospective acquisitions; financial terms were not disclosed.