KPS Capital Partners

KPS Capital Partners is a New York-based private equity investment firm established in 1991 that concentrates on manufacturing and industrial companies in North America and Europe. The firm pursues controlling equity investments in companies undergoing turnarounds, restructurings, bankruptcies, or other special situations with the aim of realizing meaningful value. It seeks to improve portfolio companies through operational enhancements and strategic growth, both organically and through acquisitions. KPS focuses on building durable performance by strengthening management, processes, and competitive position in its target industries, and typically partners with management teams to navigate transitions and return businesses to profitability.

Charles H. Bagley

Senior Associate

Ryan Baker

Partner

Samuel Barmann

Associate

Jay Bernstein

Partner

Greg Boguslavsky

Principal

Talia Campbell

Senior Associate

Julio Carrera

Senior Associate

William Carter

Senior Associate

Peter Chapin

Vice President

Ryan Deane

Vice President

Rich Gerhardt

Associate

Ryan Harrison

Partner, Mid-Cap

Nicholas Hawk

Associate

Corey Javer

Vice President, Mid-Cap

Michael Kumar

Senior Associate

Christopher LaCosta

Vice President

Dean Mandrapilias

Principal, Mid-Cap

Mollie McGorisk

Associate

Kyle Mumford

Partner

Ashok Narayana

Senior Associate

Chris Overmyer

Vice President

Anna Peng

Principal

Michael Psaros

Managing Partner

Andrew Ravenna

Principal, Mid-Cap

Kaleigh Riggs

Associate

Jacob Sadowitz

Associate

Rahul Sevani

Partner

Rushil Shukla

Associate

Olivia Sylvester

Associate

Isabelle Tabak

Associate

Bryan Verbel

Vice President

Frank Vozza

Senior Associate

Steven Yakita

Associate

Ryan Zeplin

Associate

Thomas Zisis

Associate

Pierre de Villeméjane

Partner, Mid-Cap

Past deals in Manufacturing

INEOS Composites

Acquisition in 2024
INEOS Composites manufactures and sells a broad range of general-purpose and high-performance grades of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gelcoats, and low-profile additives for the plastics industry.

Crane Company - Engineered Materials Business

Acquisition in 2024
Crane Company - Engineered Materials Business is a unit of Crane Company that is a provider of fiberglass reinforced plastic services.

Catalyst Acoustics Group

Acquisition in 2024
Catalyst Acoustics Group is a holding company that manufactures commercial and architectural acoustic noise control products. It offers solutions for industrial, architectural, commercial, construction, healthcare, government, and other industries.

Catalyst Acoustics Group

Acquisition in 2024
Catalyst Acoustics Group is a holding company that manufactures commercial and architectural acoustic noise control products. It offers solutions for industrial, architectural, commercial, construction, healthcare, government, and other industries.

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 plc is a prominent designer and manufacturer of luxury yachts, specializing in the medium to large-size yacht market. Established in 1965 and based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, the company offers a diverse range of high-performance motor and sports yachts, catering to discerning clients. In addition to its core yacht manufacturing business, Princess Yachts also provides menswear, womenswear, and accessories through its online platform, enhancing its brand presence. The company operates through a network of distributors, ensuring a global reach for its prestigious products. Formerly known as Marine Projects (Plymouth) Limited, the company rebranded in 2001 and is recognized for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship in the luxury yacht industry.

Primient

Acquisition in 2022
Primient is a manufacturing company that specializes in producing food and industrial ingredients for various sectors, including food, beverage, paper, packaging, and personal care industries. The company develops a range of products, including nutritive sweeteners, industrial starches, acidulants, and other corn-derived ingredients, all derived from plant-based and renewable sources. By focusing on sustainable production methods, Primient aims to support its clients in adopting environmentally friendly practices through the integration of science and nature.

Pemco International

Acquisition in 2022
Pemco International produces enamel and ceramic frits for various industries, specializing in porcelain enamel and specialty products. They offer surface protection solutions, coloring agents, and metal-processing services for household appliances, industrial applications, metallurgy, and glass manufacturing.

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.

Profile Custom Extrusions

Acquisition in 2021
Profile Custom Extrusions, LLC is a manufacturer based in Rome, Georgia, specializing in custom and standard aluminum extrusions. Established in 1960, the company offers a range of value-added services, including painting, anodizing, thermal break, precision cutting, machining, welding, and assembly. Its products cater to various industries, such as residential and commercial construction, HVAC, hurricane protection, transportation, and electrical markets. Profile Custom Extrusions serves its customers directly and through sales representatives, focusing primarily on clients in the southeastern United States. The company, formerly known as Profile Extrusion Company, rebranded in April 2014 to better reflect its commitment to customized solutions and value-added services.

Siderforgerossi Group

Acquisition in 2021
Siderforgerossi Group is a prominent manufacturer of rolled and forged products, specializing in large-diameter forged items. The company operates with a vertically integrated approach, encompassing various manufacturing processes that include ring-rolling, open-die forging, and closed-die forging. Siderforgerossi primarily serves diverse end markets such as wind energy, oil and gas, earthmoving, automotive, conventional and nuclear energy, and aerospace, with a strong presence in Europe and India. Its comprehensive capabilities across the manufacturing spectrum position Siderforgerossi as a key player in the forging industry.

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, specializing in the manufacture of copper bus bars. With three facilities across the United States, they offer high-quality copper products for electrical, industrial, and construction applications.

Garrett Motion

Acquisition in 2020
Garrett Motion Inc. is an automotive company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling turbocharger and electric-boosting technologies for both light and commercial vehicles. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rolle, Switzerland, the company serves original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket through a robust distribution network. Its product offerings include turbochargers for gasoline, diesel, and natural gas engines, as well as solutions for electrified powertrains. In addition to its core technology, Garrett Motion provides automotive cybersecurity solutions and integrated vehicle health management tools that help monitor vehicle system performance. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation and aims to enhance vehicle safety, connectivity, and environmental sustainability.

AM General

Acquisition in 2020
AM General designs, engineers, manufactures, supplies, and supports specialized vehicles for military and commercial clients worldwide. Headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, with facilities across the US, they are renowned for their Light Tactical Vehicles, producing over 300,000 vehicles globally. Their Commercial business includes subsidiaries focused on diesel engines, automatic transmissions, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

Briggs & Stratton

Debt Financing in 2020
Briggs & Stratton Corporation is a manufacturer specializing in air-cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, primarily serving the lawn and garden industries. The company designs, produces, and sells engines and related service parts and accessories, catering to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) globally. Its product portfolio includes generators, pressure washers, snow throwers, and a variety of lawn and garden equipment, such as riding and walk-behind mowers. Briggs & Stratton operates in two main segments: Engines and Power Products. The company is also involved in the production of commercial lithium-ion batteries, expanding its offerings in power generation and turf care. Products are distributed through various channels, including consumer home centers, department stores, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, independent dealers, and online platforms. In 2011, Briggs & Stratton expanded its operations by acquiring Premier Power Equipments and Products Private Ltd. in India.

Briggs & Stratton

Acquisition in 2020
Briggs & Stratton Corporation is a manufacturer specializing in air-cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, primarily serving the lawn and garden industries. The company designs, produces, and sells engines and related service parts and accessories, catering to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) globally. Its product portfolio includes generators, pressure washers, snow throwers, and a variety of lawn and garden equipment, such as riding and walk-behind mowers. Briggs & Stratton operates in two main segments: Engines and Power Products. The company is also involved in the production of commercial lithium-ion batteries, expanding its offerings in power generation and turf care. Products are distributed through various channels, including consumer home centers, department stores, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, independent dealers, and online platforms. In 2011, Briggs & Stratton expanded its operations by acquiring Premier Power Equipments and Products Private Ltd. in 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.

Howden Group

Acquisition in 2019
Howden Group Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Renfrew, United Kingdom, specializing in air and gas handling equipment. The company designs and produces a wide range of products, including axial and centrifugal fans, compressors, rotary lobe blowers, and heating solutions. It also offers aftermarket services such as spare parts supply, repairs, and refurbishments. Howden serves various industries, including HVAC, waste water treatment, power generation, and petrochemicals, among others, helping clients achieve environmental and operational compliance. Established in 1949, Howden Group is committed to providing engineered solutions that enhance efficiency and support sustainable practices across its diverse customer base.

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.

TaylorMade Golf

Acquisition in 2017
TaylorMade Golf is a prominent manufacturer of high-performance golf equipment and accessories, including drivers, fairways, wedges, putters, golf balls, apparel, and bags. The company is recognized for its commitment to enhancing the performance of golfers, catering to both amateurs and professionals. By providing a diverse range of products, TaylorMade aims to support athletes in achieving their best on the course. The brand is also a significant presence on the PGA TOUR, further establishing its reputation within the golf industry.

Winoa Group

Acquisition in 2017
Winoa Group, founded in 1961 and headquartered 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, Winoa serves over 10,000 customers in diverse sectors including transportation, equipment, energy, and construction. The company specializes in metal surface treatment and transformation services that enhance 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. By focusing on optimizing the production processes for its clients, Winoa Group ensures high-quality service and durable solutions in the steel abrasives industry.

Electrical Components International

Acquisition in 2014
Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International manufactures a range of electrical products including wire harnesses, radiant glass heaters, power cords, and electro-mechanical assemblies. These are used across diverse industries such as home appliances, transportation equipment, HVAC systems, construction machinery, agriculture equipment, and industrial machines.

Furniture Brands International

Acquisition in 2013
Furniture Brands International is engaged in the design, manufacture, sourcing, and retail of home furnishings. The company produces a variety of residential furniture, including stationary upholstery, occasional furniture, recliners, and sleep sofas. Through its comprehensive approach, Furniture Brands International aims to meet diverse consumer needs in the home furnishings market.

Waupaca Foundry

Acquisition in 2012
Waupaca Foundry is the world's largest producer of gray, ductile, austempered ductile, and compacted graphite iron, with a production capacity exceeding 9,500 tons per day. The company is renowned for its high-quality iron castings, which serve various industries, including automotive, commercial vehicles, agriculture, and construction. Utilizing custom-built vertical green sand molding machines, Waupaca Foundry combines advanced technology with decades of expertise from its workforce to deliver durable and reliable products. In addition to castings, the company specializes in precision machining and assembly, ensuring that its clients receive products that meet stringent specifications while optimizing costs. Waupaca Foundry's commitment to innovation and quality has established it as a trusted partner for customers seeking superior iron casting solutions.

Chassis Brakes International

Acquisition in 2012
Chassis Brakes International Group is a leading manufacturer of automotive braking solutions, specializing in foundation brakes and components for original equipment manufacturers in the automotive sector. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, the company produces a wide range of products including brake calipers, disc brakes, drum brakes, automated parking brakes, and rotors, primarily for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. With a workforce of approximately 5,200 employees across 15 countries, Chassis Brakes International operates 13 manufacturing facilities and 11 engineering centers globally, ensuring a strong presence in Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. The company leverages over 90 years of expertise in the braking industry, which has earned it multiple quality and performance awards for its reliable products and advanced manufacturing processes, including casting, machining, and assembly.

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.

Global Brass and Copper Holdings

Acquisition in 2007
Global Brass and Copper Holdings operates as a prominent converter, fabricator, distributor, and processor of specialized copper and brass products in North America through its subsidiary, Global Brass and Copper, Inc. The company engages in various metalworking processes including melting, casting, rolling, drawing, extruding, and stamping to produce a diverse range of finished and semi-finished alloy products from processed scrap and refined metals. Their product offerings encompass sheet, strip, foil, rod, tube, and various fabricated metal components, marketed under the Olin Brass, A.J. Oster, and Chase Brass brands. These products serve multiple industries, including building and housing, munitions, automotive, transportation, coinage, and electronics. With a workforce of around 2,000 employees, the company operates 11 manufacturing facilities and distribution centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Additionally, Global Brass and Copper maintains a significant presence in Asia through joint ventures in China and Japan, complemented by sales offices in China and Singapore, and caters to European customers via distribution agreements in the United Kingdom and Germany.

Bristol Compressors International

Acquisition in 2007
Bristol Compressors International, Inc. is a global company specializing in the design and manufacture of compression technology, specifically hermetic and scroll compressors. The company serves the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, providing essential components for residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump applications. By focusing on advanced manufacturing processes, Bristol Compressors International enables HVAC manufacturers to access high-quality compressors at competitive prices, thereby enhancing their product offerings in the market.

Cloyes Gear & Products

Acquisition in 2006
Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets timing drive systems and components for the automotive industry, serving original equipment manufacturers and the automotive aftermarket. Its product range includes timing gears, sprockets and chains, timing chain tensioners, guides and dampers, three-piece timing sets, multi-component timing kits, timing belts and belt tensioners, and related components, as well as timing drive systems and water pump kits, with additional offerings for marine, industrial, and farm applications and installation services. The company markets through wholesalers, national and local retailers, repackagers, and production engine rebuilders, and traces its roots to 1921 with headquarters in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and additional operations in Paris, Arkansas, and Mexico.

HHI Group Holdings

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 Holdings

Acquisition in 2005
Ashcroft Holdings is an industrial automation company specializing in the manufacture of pressure and temperature instrumentation. The company produces a range of devices, including pressure gauges, transducers, transmitters, and switches for both pressure and temperature applications. Ashcroft markets its products under several well-known brands, including Ashcroft, Ebro, Heise, Weksler, and Willy. These products are utilized across various industries, emphasizing the company's commitment to providing reliable and accurate instrumentation solutions.

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, headquartered in Franklin, MA, is a prominent global manufacturer and designer of equipment and services for the printed circuit board and semiconductor packaging industries. The company offers a diverse range of products, including reflow ovens, coating equipment, and wafer bumping systems, through its four main product lines: MPM, Electrovert, Accel, and Camalot. Additionally, Speedline provides Protect services, which enhance its offerings for Surface Mount Technology and Semiconductor Packaging. With the largest installed base in the Surface Mount Technology sector, Speedline serves many of the world's leading electronics companies, 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 is a manufacturer specializing in metal coil processing, providing equipment and services tailored for the coil and sheet metal processing industries. The company is recognized for its high-quality offerings, which include roll coating and electrostatic oiling equipment, as well as mill roll reconditioning, texturing, and grinding services. Additionally, Herr-Voss Stamco supports its customers through rebuild, repair, and spare parts services. With a commitment to delivering superior solutions, the company serves a global clientele, ensuring timely and efficient service.

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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