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 Industrial Machinery

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.

Innomotics

Acquisition in 2024
Innomotics is a global provider of mission-critical electric motors and large drive systems. The company specializes in optimizing customers' processes, uptime, efficiency, and profitability by offering a range of products including low-voltage motors, medium-voltage drives, generators, and geared motors. These products support industrial motion, electrification, sustainability, and digitalization, serving diverse industries and infrastructure worldwide.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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