Platinum Equity Acquires PlayPower from Littlejohn & Co.

PlayPower to Acquire BCI Burke

February 16, 2026

Manufacturing

PlayPower signed a definitive agreement to acquire BCI Burke, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of commercial playground equipment. The acquisition is intended to expand PlayPower’s product portfolio and strengthen its position in the commercial playground market; it is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, although the FTC has sued to block the proposed deal.

Littlejohn & Co. Acquires 80/20 From MPE Partners

February 8, 2026

Industrial Services

Littlejohn & Co., a Greenwich, Connecticut-based private investment firm, acquired 80/20, a provider of premium, configurable modular framing solutions, from MPE Partners. Terms were not disclosed. The deal was positioned by Littlejohn as a platform investment to expand 80/20’s capabilities and geographic reach.

Generac Acquires PowerPlay Business from SunGrid Solutions

June 26, 2024

Renewable Energy

Generac Power Systems has acquired the PowerPlay battery energy storage systems business from SunGrid Solutions. The PowerPlay operation in Cambridge, Ontario will become Generac's dedicated R&D facility for commercial & industrial BESS solutions; the transaction closed on June 26, 2024 and 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.

Platinum Equity Acquires Majority Interest in The Cook & Boardman Group from Littlejohn

September 29, 2023

Building Products

Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in The Cook & Boardman Group from Littlejohn & Co., with Littlejohn remaining a significant minority shareholder. Cook & Boardman, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a leading distributor of commercial doors, frames, hardware and electronic security integration solutions with more than 70 locations across 21 states; Platinum Equity said it will support the company's continued growth and expansion in safety and security capabilities.

Littlejohn & Co. Acquires Pritchard Industries

October 14, 2021

Industrial Services

Littlejohn & Co. LLC has acquired Pritchard Industries, a leading provider of recurring facility services that employs more than 10,000 people and serves over 900 clients across 24 states. Senior management led by CEO Jay Leyden will remain significant owners; Littlejohn said it will provide capital and resources to expand Pritchard's service offering, technology and geographic presence. Terms were not disclosed.