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Platform·Industrials/Specialty Manufacturing·June 17, 2026

KPS Capital Partners acquires Jennmar majority stake

The century-old, family-led provider of safety-critical products for heavy infrastructure and mining has more than tripled since 2018 under CEO Tony Calandra, while existing backer FalconPoint Partners retains a significant minority stake.

Takeaways

  • KPS Capital Partners and Jennmar are classified as a platform transaction.
BuyerKPS Capital Partners
TargetJennmar
SponsorKPS Capital Partners
TypePlatform
IndustryIndustrials
Sub-sectorSpecialty Manufacturing

KPS Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Jennmar, a global provider of safety-critical products and specialized services for heavy infrastructure, mining, and construction industries.

Jennmar serves civil, solar, mining, and construction end markets; under CEO Tony Calandra, the century-old, family-led company has more than tripled in size since 2018.

Existing backer FalconPoint Partners will continue as a significant minority investor.

The platform follows KPS's carveout of Novacel earlier in June, adding to a portfolio of industrials businesses.