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Our Story

For over three decades, the Partners of KPS have focused exclusively on acquiring and improving manufacturing and industrial businesses.

KPS portfolio companies benefit from the long-standing continuity and experience of KPS’ Partners. For over three decades, Co-Managing Partners Michael Psaros, David Shapiro and Raquel Vargas Palmer have led a team of committed Partners actively involved in every aspect of the Firm’s investment activities. KPS Partners are deeply involved in every investment, working closely with world-class management teams to drive operational improvement and transformational change.

This continuity and shared sense of purpose and are central to KPS’ success, shaping its culture, values and reputation for integrity and veracity.

The Partners of KPS have worked together for decades, creating world-class companies through their shared experience, consistent approach and trust. This long-term partnership underpins KPS’ culture and informs how the Firm partners with world-class management teams, employees and stakeholders.

Control Investor

KPS has completed over 125 controlling investments since its creation. These investments reflect KPS’ decades of experience executing complex transactions and operating businesses through multiple economic, financial and industrial cycles.

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PLATFORM COMPANIES

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FOLLOW-ON ACQUISITIONS

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DEDICATED INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS

Partnering with World-Class Management Teams

KPS partners with world-class management teams to improve operations, strengthen performance and build better businesses.

MANUFACTURING FOCUS, EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

KPS focuses exclusively on improving the strategic position, competitiveness and profitably of manufacturing and industrial businesses.

KPS seeks to transform its portfolio companies into industry leading, growing, profitable and cash flowing enterprises.

GLOBAL PRESENCE

KPS has the experience, operational capability and global presence required to execute transactions worldwide. Through its portfolio companies, KPS operates over 200 manufacturing facilities in 21 countries. KPS portfolio companies have built greenfield manufacturing facilities in 10 countries.