KPS Capital Partners works with world-class management teams to create value by structurally improving the strategic position, competitiveness and profitability of manufacturing and industrial companies.
KPS makes controlling equity investments in global manufacturing and industrial companies across a diverse array of industries.
More About UsKPS makes businesses better, creating value across industries and geographies.
KPS seeks to make investments in companies that require structural improvement to their business and operations. For over three decades, the Firm has provided its portfolio companies with KPS’ manufacturing expertise, global network and resources to build world class enterprises.
KPS creates value in its portfolio companies by driving a culture of continuous improvement in safety, quality, customer service, on-time delivery and overall manufacturing excellence, not through financial engineering.
KPS’ demonstrated track record of successfully executing global corporate carve-outs on a global scale and then driving transformational improvement of large global manufacturing and industrial companies is a critical competitive advantage and formidable differentiator.
KPS’ extensive track record of owning and operating large, global manufacturing and industrial companies provides all stakeholders with confidence, including sellers, employees and vendors of acquired companies.
KPS is a creative and trustworthy counterparty, capable of moving quickly, efficiently and confidentially.
KPS takes pride in its constructive approach with all stakeholders, including management teams, employees, customers, vendors and the communities in which its companies do business.
KPS is one of the few private equity firms with its expertise, skill set, experience and reputation that also has the ability to invest up to $1.6 billion (or more with co-investment) in a single investment.
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