KPS Capital
KPS Capital Partners, LP is a private equity firm specializing in investments in special situations which includes turnarounds, financial restructurings, businesses in bankruptcies, follow on acquisitions, employee buyouts, failed acquisitions, corporate divestitures, carve-outs, and spin-offs of middle market companies. In case of turnarounds, the firm seeks to invest in of underperforming or distressed businesses. It targets business facing closure, liquidation, and with a history of operating losses. In case of business in bankruptcies, it seeks to invest in, fund reorganizations of, and create new companies to purchase operating assets of, companies facing bankruptcy or asset sale under Section 363. The firm targets businesses burdened with, insufficient liquidity; excessive debt; operating in default of obligations to creditors; or lacking capital for investment, modernization, or growth, in order to eliminate, reduce or restructure the company's liabilities. The firm also seeks to invest in operating businesses, including divisions, subsidiaries or individual plants of larger companies capable of operating as stand-alone companies. It also provides exit financing to banks and other creditors, secured or unsecured loans in connection with obtaining control pursuant to a purchase transaction, and considers extending Debtor-In-Possession (DIP) financing. The firm does not invest high technology, financial services, telecommunications, broadcast media, real estate, and natural resources (exploration) sectors and start- up ventures or re-starts. It prefers to invest in companies operating in the manufacturing focuses include: metals automotive, paper, packaging, building materials, construction equipment, luxury and consumer products; transportation; industrial companies across a diverse array of industries, including basic materials, branded consumer, healthcare and luxury products, automotive parts, capital equipment and general manufacturing; and service industries and industries that are out of favor, having low-growth, cyclical, contracting, or burdened with over-capacity. The firm primarily invests in companies based in the United States, North America, Canada and Western Europe and Germany. It prefers to invest between $100 million and $500 million per transaction in companies having revenues of at least $250 million. The firm seeks to invest in transaction sizes up to $1 billion. It sponsors larger transactions by co-investing. The firm’s investments are structured in the form of common stock or securities that are convertible into common stock, including preferred stock debentures. The firm prefers to be a control investor or majority investments and takes a board seat in its portfolio companies. KPS Capital Partners, LP was founded in 1991 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany.
43 past transactions
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.
Siderforgerossi Group
Acquisition in 2021
Siderforgerossi is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of rolled and forged products with capabilities across the manufacturing spectrum, including ring-rolled, open die and closed die forging capabilities.
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.
C&D Technologies, Inc.
Acquisition in 2017
C&D Technologies manufactures, engineers, supplies and services fully integrated reserve power systems for regulating and monitoring power flow and providing backup power.
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.
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.
Tate & Lyle - Sweetener
Acquisition in 2021
Tate & Lyle - sweetener is a global ingredient and solution provider for the food, beverage, and industrial markets. The company is dedicated to improving the lives of future generations by promoting healthier and more delicious food and beverage options.
Profile Custom Extrusions, LLC
Acquisition in 2021
Profile is a U.S. manufacturer of custom extruded aluminum profiles and related value-added services including painting, anodizing, thermal break and precision cutting. Profile provides a variety of custom extruded aluminum profiles to diverse end markets including residential and commercial construction, HVAC, hurricane protection, transportation, electrical and marine.
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.
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.
DexKo Global Inc.
Acquisition in 2017
DexKo Global is the leading global supplier of highly engineered running gear technology, chassis assemblies and related components with over 130 years of trailer and caravan componentry experience. DexKo Global was formed at the end of 2015 through the combination of Dexter and AL-KO Vehicle Technology. The Company is headquartered in Novi, Michigan and employs over 4,500 employees with 39 manufacturing facilities and 25 distribution centers across the globe.
Hussey Copper Ltd.
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.
WWRD Holdings Limited
Acquisition in 2009
WWRD Holdings Limited provides luxury home and lifestyle products, through the brands, Waterford, Wedgwood, and Royal Doulton. The company distributes its products through premium department stores and independent retailers and wholesalers around the world. WWRD Holdings Limited is based in Barlaston, United Kingdom. As of July 1, 2015, WWRD Holdings Limited operates as a subsidiary of Fiskars Oyj Abp.
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.
Attends Healthcare
Acquisition in 2007
Attends Healthcare manufactures and markets many of the most trusted and well-known disposable adult incontinence products.
United Road Services
Private Equity Round in 2000
United Road is the premier auto transport company in North America. Each year, coast to coast and across the borders, United Road manages the transport of nearly 2 million cars. Their satisfied clients include all major global vehicle manufacturers, re-marketers, financial institutions, car auctions, car dealers, retail single units and personally owned vehicles. Across the city or across the country, United Road IS Driven to Deliver.
WireCo WorldGroup Inc.
Acquisition in 2003
WireCo WorldGroup is the world's leader in manufacturing, engineering, and distributing wire rope, synthetic rope, specialized assemblies, wire products and electromechanical cable. With true global reach, WireCo WorldGroup can deliver the right products for your equipment and application no matter where your worksite might be.
WireCo WorldGroup, formerly Wire Rope Corporation of America, Inc. (WRCA), was originally founded in 1931 by J.P. Barclay, Sr. as an offshoot from his company, Wire Machinery Corporation of America. From these roots, the company has evolved into a global manufacturing leader. Today, WireCo WorldGroup, known for unmatched technical expertise and service, delivers value-added solutions to a wide range of industries through their wire rope, synthetic rope, wire, synthetic yarns, electromechanical cable engineered products and netting products.
From a small manufacturer in America’s heartland to a global industry leader, WireCo WorldGroup’s history is one of strategic growth. Each milestone, especially those in recent years, has helped us ensure unparalleled global availability and technical expertise to meet diverse customer needs.
Speedline Technologies
Acquisition in 2003
Based in Franklin, MA, Speedline is a leading global producer of manufacturing equipment and services for the printed circuit board and semiconductor packaging industries. Speedline's four core product lines - MPM®, Electrovert®, Accel®, and Camalot® -- and its Protect services together provide a comprehensive product and service line for customer's Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Semiconductor Packaging requirements. Speedline has the largest installed base in the SMT industry and its clients include many of the world's blue-chip electronics companies.
Howden
Acquisition in 2019
Howden is a world-class engineering company with a proud heritage and a desire to be the world's leading application engineering company providing solutions for you in air and gas handling. With 6,000 employees in 27 countries we are undergoing a period of significant business growth. Based at our global headquarters near Glasgow, UK, Howden provides high quality air and gas handling products and services to the power, oil & gas, mining and petrochemical industries - just to name a few. Innovative and agile, we are looking for talent to grow with us.
Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc.
Acquisition in 2006
Cloyes is the North American leader and global designer, developer, manufacturer, and distributor of timing drive systems and components for original equipment manufacturers and the automotive aftermarket. Its products are mission critical components for engine performance and function and are used in high-performance and replacement applications. Cloyes serves a broad customer base, including wholesale distributors, national and local retailers, re-packagers, and production engine rebuilders, and sells its products
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.
Winoa
Acquisition in 2017
Winoa was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Le Cheylas, France with 11 manufacturing facilities in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. Winoa is the leading global manufacturer of steel abrasives with over 10,000 customers across the transportation, equipment, energy and construction end-markets. Winoa has 1,000 employees located worldwide.
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.
Servo Software
Series B in 2006
Kii (Formerly Servo Software) delivers a set of applications, APIs and SDKs to device manufacturers, mobile network operators, and end users, which help users to sync, search, and share mobile content on their and their friends' phones. The Kii company is the result of the merger of Synclore Corp. and Servo Software, Inc. in July 2010. Based in Tokyo, Japan and Silicon Valley, Calif., Kii has global offices in China, Germany and Spain. Kii Capital, L.P. is a venture fund which invests into mobile applications.
LIfe Fitness
Acquisition in 2019
Life Fitness, Inc. manufactures and distributes commercial fitness equipment and game tables and furnishings. It offers strength and cardiovascular equipment, billiards tables and accessories, and game room furniture. The company also provides Life Fitness Media, a digital advertising platform. It markets products under Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Cybex, Indoor Cycling Group, SCIFIT, and Brunswick Billiards brand names. The company was founded in 1977 and is based in Rosemont, Illinois. Life Fitness, Inc. was a former subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation.
Chassis Brakes International Group
Acquisition in 2012
Chassis Brakes International Group manufactures and sells automotive foundation brakes and foundation brake components for original equipment manufacturers in the automotive industry globally. Its products include brake calipers, disc brakes, drum brakes, automated parking brakes, and rotors and drums primarily for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands with manufacturing facilities and engineering centers in Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia.
North American Breweries
Acquisition in 2009
North American Breweries serves its customers in the United States.NAB is proud to be a part of Florida Ice & Farm Co (FIFCO), a Costa Rica based producer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
American & Efird LLC
Acquisition in 2011
American & Efird LLC manufactures and distributes threads and yarns for apparel, non apparel, embroidery, and technical textile applications, as well as for the consumer distributor market worldwide. It provides industrial sewing threads, embroidery threads, and technical textiles, as well as threads to distributors for use in home sewing, including apparel sewing, crafts, embroidery, and quilting. The company also offers notions, such as hooks and loop tapes, polypropylene webbing products, and zippers. Its products are used by producers of apparel, automotive components, home furnishings, medical supplies, footwear, and a range of industrial products. The company was founded in 1891 and is based in Mt. Holly, North Carolina. It has manufacturing facilities in the United States and internationally. American & Efird LLC is a former subsidiary of Ruddick Operating Company, LLC.
AM General LLC
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.
United Copper Industries, Inc.
Acquisition in 2011
United Copper Industries is a manufacturer and distributor of building wire and cable used in the construction of industrial, residential and commercial buildings in the United States and Canada. The Company manufactures all major types of 600-volt building wire and cable, including Thermoplastic High Heat Resistant Nylon (“THHN”) wire, Non-Metallic (“NM-B”) cable, Metal-Clad (“MC”) cable and Bare wire. UCI operates a state-of-the-art, vertically integrated manufacturing facility located in Denton, Texas, and employs approximately 300 associates. The Company primarily sells its products through prominent national, regional and local electrical distributors across the country.
Electrical Components International
Acquisition in 2014
ECI was founded in 1953 as a supplier of wire harnesses and cord sets to the North American white good appliance industry. Over the next 50 years, ECI captured a commanding share of the white goods industry and expanded into assembly services. The company continued their growth through geographic expansion and by providing the same products and services into many other industries. ECI’s success can be attributed to the company’s focus on providing a total cost solution through superior quality, engineering, technical expertise and outstanding customer service.
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.
Garrett Motion
Acquisition in 2020
Garrett Motion is an automotive company that specializes in turbo, electric, and hybrid technology. Its technology enables vehicles to become safer, more connected, efficient, and environmentally friendly.
The company focuses on the development of innovative and differentiated solutions that empower the transportation industry to redefine and further advance motion.
It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rolle, Geneve.
Bristol Compressors International LLC
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.
Ashcroft Inc.
Acquisition in 2005
Ashcroft is an industrial automation company that manufactures pressure and temperature instrumentation.
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.
Anchor Glass Container
Acquisition in 2014
Anchor Glass Container Corporation (“Anchor Glass”) is a North American manufacturer of premium glass packaging products. Anchor Glass has long-standing relationships with blue chip companies across the beer, liquor, food, beverage, ready-to-drink and consumer end-markets.
Motor Coach Industries
Acquisition in 2010
Motor Coach Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells coaches in the United States and Canada. The company offers luxury coaches for use in charters, tours, line-haul, and shuttle; and public sector coaches for commuter/transit, educational institutions, prisoner transport, and federal agencies. It also provides pre-owned coaches; OEM coach, coach critical, and vintage parts; and air system components, brake shoes, brushless motors, filters, LED lights, and more. In addition, the company offers after sales support services that include technical training, emergency roadside assistance, and other services. The company was incorporated in 1962 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois. It has a distribution facility in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Motor Coach Industries, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Motor Coach Industries Int'l, Inc.
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.
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.
TaylorMade Golf
Acquisition in 2017
TaylorMade Golf is a manufacturer of high performance golf equipment and golf balls and a major force on the PGA TOUR.
