Platform Capital Acquires Perrin Manufacturing

Denver, Colorado, USA – WEBWIRE – Thursday, June 27, 2019

Platform Capital is opportunistic with a situational approach to investing. We invest in industries and real estate that other investment firms may not be able to consider. Our ability to think creatively on a deal-by-deal basis has proven to be a core strength of our firm."

Denver-based Platform Capital acquired Nebraska-based Perrin Manufacturing for an undisclosed sum in June. The acquisition includes fully-owned subsidiary brands Dynasys and Tridako Energy Systems, Inc., manufacturer of The PowerCube™APU.

With a 40-year history of award winning design and manufacturing experience, Perrin Manufacturing designs, tests and builds HVAC systems for off-road, heavy duty vehicles. The PowerCube™APU is a leading edge auxiliary power unit approved by the EPA SmartWay Clean Diesel program to reduce emissions. Dynasys™ APUs provide dependable, energy-efficient performance with convenient service intervals that match scheduled truck maintenance.

“The Platform Capital team is very excited about combining our finance, operational and business development expertise with the history of engineering, design and manufacturing excellence at Perrin. The timing is right for our partnership to pursue aggressive growth across the over the road and off-road auxiliary power and HVAC industries. Our products and timing align well with the challenges facing over the road and off-road auxiliary power and HVAC industries trying to manage rising operating costs,” stated Jake Walker, a partner in Platform Capital.

Founded in 2016, Platform Capital is an operationally-focused private investment firm that leverages extensive operational, financial and strategic growth experience to build long-term value. By investing in well established companies in the United States and Canada, Platform Capital has successfully deployed its unique investment style across a wide variety of transactions spanning numerous industries. It invests in both performing and underperforming Micro-Middle Market companies with total revenues from $3 million to $75 million.

“Platform Capital is opportunistic with a situational approach to investing. We invest in industries and real estate that other investment firms may not be able to consider. Our ability to think creatively on a deal-by-deal basis has proven to be a core strength of our firm,” stated managing partner Brian Burns.

“The team at Platform Capital brings resources to help take Perrin to the next level. They have been a true partner working side by side with our team from the initial call all the way through closing. I am very excited about the future of Perrin as we head into our next phase,” stated Dan Koch, CEO of Perrin Manufacturing.

Platform Capital’s portfolio consists of companies across the waste, trucking, energy, manufacturing, distribution, specialty finance and agricultural industries with sales ranging from $5 to $20 million.

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