KPS Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 1991 and headquartered in New York, New York. The firm specializes in making controlling equity investments in manufacturing and industrial companies across a wide range of sectors, including basic materials, branded consumer goods, healthcare products, automotive parts, and capital equipment. KPS Capital focuses on constructive investing in turnarounds, restructurings, and other special situations, aiming to create value by improving business operations and facilitating both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. As a Registered Investment Adviser, KPS Capital Partners is committed to realizing significant capital appreciation for its investors through its targeted investment strategies.
Catalyst Acoustics Group is the parent company of an elite group of acoustic, seismic, vibration and noise control companies that together, offer the broadest portfolio of noise control solutions in the market today.
Catalyst Acoustics Group
Acquisition in 2024
Catalyst Acoustics Group is the parent company of an elite group of acoustic, seismic, vibration and noise control companies that together, offer the broadest portfolio of noise control solutions in the market today.
Innomotics
Acquisition in 2024
Innomotics is a global supplier of mission-critical electric motors and big drive systems that optimize customers' processes, uptime, efficiency, and profitability. The company offers motors, drives, and related services to support industrial motion, electrification, sustainability, and digitalization
SportGroup Holding
Acquisition in 2024
SportGroup is a global market leader of outdoor sport and recreational surface systems. SportGroup installs artificial turf fields and tracks and manufactures all system critical components in-house. SportGroup has three main product groups (artificial turf, tracks and playground) used in a variety of applications.
Princess Yachts
Acquisition in 2023
Princess Yachts International designs and manufactures luxury yachts, focusing on the medium to large-size yacht market. Founded in 1965 and based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, the company offers a diverse range of high-performance motor and sports yachts. Princess Yachts also provides menswear, womenswear, and accessories through its online platform, distributing its yachts via a network of distributors. Originally known as Marine Projects (Plymouth) Limited, the company rebranded in August 2001 and has since expanded its presence globally, maintaining additional offices worldwide.
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Acquisition in 2022
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is a manufacturer of curtain walls, architectural glass, shower enclosures, glazing hardware, and railings. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Siderforgerossi Group
Acquisition in 2021
Siderforgerossi Group is a prominent manufacturer specializing in rolled and forged products, with a comprehensive range of capabilities that include ring-rolling, open-die, and closed-die forging. The company primarily serves various end markets such as wind energy, oil and gas, earthmoving, automotive, and aerospace across Europe and India. Recognized for its expertise in producing large-diameter forged products, Siderforgerossi's operations encompass the entire manufacturing spectrum, allowing it to meet diverse industry demands effectively.
Metra
Acquisition in 2021
Metra is a global, vertically integrated manufacturer of extruded aluminum profiles and related value-added services, including painting, oxidation, machining, welding and assembly. The Company offers a full range of extruded aluminum profiles, which are used primarily in the industrial and building & construction end-markets across Europe and North America.
Crown Holdings-European Tinplate business
Acquisition in 2021
Crown Holdings-European Tinplate business comprises 44 manufacturing facilities in 17 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa which produce food cans and ends, aerosol cans, metal closures, and promotional packaging for various consumer brands.
Hydro-Rolling
Acquisition in 2021
Rolling is a manufacturer of advanced rolled aluminum products. Their products include aluminum coil and sheet for general engineering and automotive applications, heat exchangers, and foil re-rolling. Rolling is proud to serve some of the most well-known brands in the automotive, packaging, printing, engineering, building, and construction industries.
Hussey Copper
Acquisition in 2020
Hussey Copper is a North American processor and fabricator of copper products and the largest North American manufacturer of the copper bus bar. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality copper products used in electrical, industrial, and construction applications. Hussey Copper is headquartered in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, with three manufacturing facilities across the United States.
Garrett Motion
Acquisition in 2020
Garrett Motion Inc. is an automotive technology company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling turbocharger and electric-boosting solutions for both light and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rolle, Switzerland, the company offers a range of products that enhance vehicle performance, including turbochargers for gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and electrified powertrains. Additionally, Garrett Motion provides automotive cybersecurity solutions and integrated vehicle health management tools that monitor vehicle systems in real time. The company primarily generates revenue from its gas-powered products and has a strong market presence in Europe.
AM General
Acquisition in 2020
AM General LLC, headquartered in South Bend, Ind., with major facilities in nearby Mishawaka, Ind., Livonia, Mich., Franklin, Ohio, and offices in Arlington, Va., designs, engineers, manufactures, supplies and supports specialized vehicles for military and commercial customers worldwide. Through its Military business, the company is recognized as a world leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing and support of Light Tactical Vehicles, having produced and sustained more than 300,000 vehicles in over 60 countries. AM General’s growing Commercial business includes three wholly owned subsidiaries: diesel engine manufacturer General Engine Products, automatic transmission manufacturer General Transmission Products, and Mobility Ventures, designer and manufacturer of the acclaimed MV-1, the only American made vehicle specifically engineered from the ground up in support of wheelchair users and people with disabilities. AM General is also proud to have been selected by Mercedes-Benz to be its only contract manufacturer in the United States, producing the R-Class vehicle in Mishawaka, Ind. AM General has more than six decades of experience meeting the changing needs of the defense and automotive industries, supported by its employees in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, and a strong supplier base that stretches across 43 states.
Briggs & Stratton
Debt Financing in 2020
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (Briggs & Stratton) is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The Company designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. In addition, the Company markets and sells related service parts and accessories for its engines. The Company manufactures, marketsgenerators, pressure washers, snow throwers, lawn and garden powered equipment (primarily riding and walk behind mowers) and related service parts and accessories. The Company operates in two segments: Engines and Power Products. On November 02, 2011, the Company acquired Premier Power Equipments and Products Private Ltd. of Tamil Nadu, India.
Briggs & Stratton
Acquisition in 2020
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (Briggs & Stratton) is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The Company designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. In addition, the Company markets and sells related service parts and accessories for its engines. The Company manufactures, marketsgenerators, pressure washers, snow throwers, lawn and garden powered equipment (primarily riding and walk behind mowers) and related service parts and accessories. The Company operates in two segments: Engines and Power Products. On November 02, 2011, the Company acquired Premier Power Equipments and Products Private Ltd. of Tamil Nadu, India.
Lufkin
Acquisition in 2020
Lufkin is a global provider of rod lift products, technologies, services and solutions, including automated control and optimization equipment and software for rod lift equipment to the oil and gas industry. With over 100 years of industry leadership, Lufkin manufactures a complete line of surface pumping units, downhole sucker rod pumps and automation systems in six manufacturing and assembly facilities worldwide. Lufkin has an extensive global service footprint that operates in every critical rod lift market in the world.
DexKo Global
Acquisition in 2017
DexKo Global is a manufacturer specializing in highly engineered components for the trailer, recreational vehicle, and towable equipment markets, as well as agriculture and construction sectors. The company produces a diverse range of products, including axles, chassis, suspensions, brakes, and actuators, aimed at enhancing the performance and reliability of its clients' offerings. By focusing on innovation and quality, DexKo Global delivers efficient and effective solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers.
Winoa Group
Acquisition in 2017
Winoa, founded in 1961 and based in Le Cheylas, France, is a leading global manufacturer of steel abrasives, operating 11 manufacturing facilities across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. With a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees, the company serves over 10,000 customers in diverse sectors including transportation, equipment, energy, and construction. Winoa specializes in metal surface treatment and transformation services, enhancing resistance to corrosion and fatigue. Its offerings include on-site preparation and renovation of metal surfaces for large structures such as bridges, steel frameworks, cranes, offshore drill rigs, and chemical tanks. The company is committed to optimizing production processes for its clients, ensuring high-quality results in the steel abrasives industry.
Electrical Components International
Acquisition in 2014
Electrical Components International, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in wire harnesses, complex harness sub-assemblies, radiant glass heaters, power cords, and electro-mechanical assemblies. Founded in 1953, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including home appliances, transportation equipment, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products, construction and agricultural equipment, as well as vending and industrial machines. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Electrical Components International provides value-added assembly services, ensuring clients receive essential electrical components tailored to their specific applications. The company was previously known as Wire Harness Industries, Inc. before rebranding in March 2006.
Furniture Brands International
Acquisition in 2013
Furniture Brands International specializes in in designing, manufacturing, sourcing, and retailing home furnishings. It manufactures and distributes residential furniture. The Company's products include stationary upholstery products, occasional furniture, recliners, and sleep sofas.
Waupaca Foundry
Acquisition in 2012
Waupaca Foundry has a reputation as solid as the castings we create. They are the largest producer of gray, ductile, austempered ductile, and compacted graphite iron in the world, melting more than 9,500 tons a day. Our castings are produced using our custom built vertical green sand molding machines and created by a workforce that puts generations of expertise to work for our customers every day. Those customers trust Waupaca Foundry for high quality gray cast iron and ductile cast iron parts that are consistently the most durable, reliable, and innovative products on the market.
Chassis Brakes International
Acquisition in 2012
Chassis Brakes International Group is a leading global manufacturer of automotive braking solutions, specializing in foundation brakes and components for original equipment manufacturers. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, the company produces a wide range of products including brake calipers, disc brakes, drum brakes, and automated parking brakes, primarily for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. With a workforce of approximately 5,200 employees, Chassis Brakes International operates 13 manufacturing sites and 11 engineering centers across Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. The company leverages over 90 years of expertise in the braking industry, ensuring high technical performance and reliability, which has earned it numerous quality and performance awards from customers. Its extensive global footprint allows for effective service and support to clients around the world.
American & Efird
Acquisition in 2011
American & Efird is the largest manufacturer of sewing thread in the United States and the second-largest globally, specializing in premium quality industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles. The company serves a wide range of industries, including apparel, automotive, home furnishings, medical supplies, and footwear, providing essential products that support the manufacturing processes of its clients. With a commitment to quality and customer service, American & Efird operates 22 manufacturing facilities across 20 countries, distributing products in 44 countries and selling in over 95 countries. The company is also recognized for its leadership in environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, prioritizing the safety and health of its workforce, which includes over 9,000 associates worldwide.
International Equipment Solutions
Acquisition in 2011
International Equipment Solutions provides manufactures and distributes industrial equipment. The Company provides machinery for construction, agriculture, landscaping, infrastructure, recycling, demolition, mining, and energy industries. IES serves customers worldwide.
WWRD
Acquisition in 2009
WWRD manufactures, distributes and sells globally renowned brands with centuries of heritage. The portfolio includes Wedgwood (established in 1759), Waterford (1783), Royal Doulton (1815), Royal Albert (1904), and Rogaška (1665). WWRD has a global footprint and has manufacturing sites in England, Ireland, Slovenia and Indonesia. The retail store structure consists of 226 own stores, of which 76 are owned by WWRD and the remaining 150 are concession stores. WWRD products are also sold in luxury and premium department stores and by specialty retailers in over 100 countries and 10,000 locations. WWRD employs 3,800 employees across 14 countries and, after the acquisition, Fiskars Group will employ a total of 8,600 employees. WWRD has high-profile licensing partnerships and collaborations with leading designers and innovators in the home and lifestyle market, including: Vera Wang, Jasper Conran, John Rocha, Monique Lhuillier, Gordon Ramsay, Donna Hay, Miranda Kerr, Jo Sampson, Barber and Osgerby.
Global Brass and Copper Holdings
Acquisition in 2007
Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc., through its wholly-owned principal operating subsidiary, Global Brass and Copper, Inc. is a leading, value-added converter, fabricator, distributor and processor of specialized copper and brass products in North America. We engage in metal melting and casting, rolling, drawing, extruding and stamping to fabricate finished and semi-finished alloy products from processed scrap, copper cathode and other refined metals. Our products include a wide range of sheet, strip, foil, rod, tube and fabricated metal component products that we sell under the Olin Brass, A.J. Oster and Chase Brass brand names. Our products are used in various end markets, including the building and housing, munitions, automotive, transportation, coinage, electronics/electrical components, industrial machinery and equipment and general consumer end markets. We employ approximately 2,000 people and operate 11 manufacturing facilities and distribution centers across the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico to service our North American customers. Through our 80% owned joint venture in China and our 50/50 joint venture in Japan, together with sales offices in China and Singapore, we supply our products in China and throughout Asia. We service our European customers through distribution arrangements in the United Kingdom and Germany.
Bristol Compressors International
Acquisition in 2007
Bristol Compressors International, Inc. is a global manufacturer and designer of compression technology used in residential and commercial air conditioning and heat pump applications.
Cloyes Gear & Products
Acquisition in 2006
Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing automotive timing drive systems and components for the automotive aftermarket. Established in 1921 and headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the company provides a comprehensive range of products, including timing gears, sprockets, chains, timing belt tensioners, and various timing kits. Cloyes serves a diverse customer base, including wholesale distributors, national and local retailers, and production engine rebuilders, delivering mission-critical components essential for engine performance and function. Additionally, the company offers replacement and installation services, reinforcing its commitment to both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket needs. Cloyes operates facilities in Fort Smith and Paris, Arkansas, as well as Aguascalientes, Mexico, and functions as a subsidiary of Cloyes Gear Holdings, LLC.
HHI Group Holdings LLC
Acquisition in 2005
HHI Group Holdings operates as a business unit of Metaldyne.HHI Group Holdings Manufactures of forged parts for power train and wheel end applications in the automotive industry. The company's products include wheel hubs, transmission turbine hubs and axle ring and pinion gears.
Ashcroft
Acquisition in 2005
Ashcroft is an industrial automation company specializing in the manufacturing of pressure and temperature instrumentation. The company's product offerings include pressure gauges, transducers, transmitters, and pressure and temperature switches, which are essential devices used across various industries. Ashcroft markets its products under several brands, including Ashcroft, Ebro, Heise, Weksler, and Willy, catering to a diverse range of applications in the industrial sector.
AmeriCast Technologies
Acquisition in 2003
AmeriCast Technologies Company offers designing, tooling, stainless steel castings, assembling, and testing services. AmeriCast Technologies serves mining and heavy construction, energy, rail, transport, and defense markets worldwide.
Speedline Technologies
Acquisition in 2003
Speedline Technologies, located in Franklin, MA, is a prominent global manufacturer of equipment and services for the printed circuit board and semiconductor packaging industries. The company offers a comprehensive range of products through its four core lines: MPM, Electrovert, Accel, and Camalot, along with its Protect services. Speedline specializes in surface mount technology (SMT), producing reflow ovens, coating equipment, and wafer bumping systems, as well as packaging and encapsulation equipment for semiconductor manufacturing. With the largest installed base in the SMT sector, Speedline serves numerous leading electronics companies worldwide, establishing itself as a key player in the industry.
New Flyer Industries
Private Equity Round in 2002
New Flyer Industries is a manufacturer of heavy-duty buses in the U.S. and Canada. Offering the broadest line of transit vehicles, they have secured their strong position by providing reliable transportation solutions that meet the needs of today while anticipating the needs of tomorrow. Known for breaking new ground with the first low-floor bus, the first diesel-electric bus and most recently, the world’s first zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell fleet, they remain dedicated to innovation and excellence as they provide customers with a wide range of products such as clean-running, fuel-efficient hybrid buses; zero-emission electric trolleys; buses with alternative fuels, like hydrogen and CNG and clean diesel buses. Their products put us on the map. Quality and innovation keep us ahead. Starting in 1930 as a five-person operation known as Western Auto & Truck Body Builders Ltd., New Flyer has grown to an international organization of over 2,200 highly-skilled people dedicated to planning, producing and servicing the industry’s most reliable heavy-duty transit vehicles. To ensure consistent and dependable delivery of their industry-leading products and services, New Flyer operates manufacturing facilities in Winnipeg, MB; Crookston, MN; and St. Cloud, MN, with sales and service representatives located throughout Canada and the US. Their Aftermarket Organization operates distribution centers in Winnipeg, MB; Brampton, ON; Erlanger, KY; Fresno, CA; and a service center in Arnprior, ON. New Flyer continues to lead by example as they strive for a better product, a better workplace and a better world. Their customers are proud to know that their earth-friendly products are made in a responsible way, which includes giving their employees a safe and healthy place to work and taking steps to minimize their impact on the environment. They believe that manufacturing products that are built to last means forming solid and enduring customer relationships. This is evident every step of the way: from their first discussions about the unique needs of a prospective buyer; to quality assurance with their customers during production; to aftermarket support. It’s how they build a better product and provide better support for their customers.
Herr-Voss Stamco
Acquisition in 2001
Herr-Voss Stamco employees are dedicated to and focused on providing their customers superior working solutions in the coil and sheet metal processing industries. Herr-Voss Stamco has a distinguished record of providing highly regarded equipment and timely and efficient services. Our employees and representatives provide equipment and service to customers around the world.
Blue Ridge Paper Products
Acquisition in 1999
Blue Ridge Paper Products is a integrated manufacturer of liquid packaging, envelope paper and coated bleachboard used in food service packaging. The Company also produces specialty uncoated and extrusion coated papers.
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