Livingstone\u2019s Media & Technology sector has advised KGP Logistics \u2013 one of the US\u2019s largest distributors and integrated service providers to the telecoms industry \u2013 on the acquisition of TriNet Communications, Inc.<\/p>
KGP is one of the US\u2019s largest single-source suppliers of logistics and supply chain services, wireless, and wireline communications equipment. It provides a uniquely comprehensive range of products and services to the telecoms market. TriNet is a leading distribution and integrated logistics company serving the telecoms, data, and cable television industries.<\/p>
The company maintains a large, diverse product portfolio designed to provide customers a one-stop resource for all project needs.<\/p>
\u201cWe are energised by what this acquisition means for our customers, supplier partners and employees,<\/em>\u201d said Kathleen Putrah, KGP Chairman and CEO.<\/strong> \u201cThis acquisition provides us the opportunity to increase our scale, while further diversifying and extending our market coverage.<\/em>\u201d<\/p> TriNet will be integrated with KGP\u2019s existing operations and leverage KGP\u2019s national distribution network to optimise all facets of the supply chain to provide customers with products and services at the lowest total cost of ownership.<\/p> \u201cThis acquisition strengthens KGP\u2019s existing customer and supplier relationships, while also providing strategic entry into the cable television market,\u201d<\/em> commented Livingstone Chicago\u2019s Managing Director Andy Isgrig<\/strong>.<\/p> Trevor Putrah, KGP President<\/strong> added: \u201cLivingstone\u2019s guidance and deal expertise across three acquisitions since 2009 has transformed our business capability and enhanced the value KGP delivers to the industry.<\/em>\u201d<\/p> Ryan Buckley, Livingstone Chicago\u2019s Vice President<\/strong> commented: \u201cKGP\u2019s recent acquisitive history demonstrates its reputation as a preferred acquirer in the industry and positions the Company to continue its consolidation strategy.<\/em>\u201d<\/p> Livingstone\u2019s Chicago team previously advised KGP on the acquisitions of Embarq Logistics from Embarq Corporation (now known as CenturyLink) in 2009 and the professional services business of TE Connectivity in early 2012.<\/p> This is the fourth deal that the Livingstone team have closed within the Electronics sector in 2012. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":2981,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"client-type":[],"region":[],"sector":[],"service":[],"transaction-type":[],"class_list":["post-8434","transaction","type-transaction","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"team_members":[1190,1194],"date":"20121219","client_type":41,"type":[1102],"region":[376],"services":[435],"sectors":[634,642,488,648],"related_transactions":"","related_testimonials":"","contacts":""},"yoast_head":"\n