KPS Capital Partners Acquires Catalyst Acoustics Group

The Stephens Group Acquires Kinetics Noise Control to Form Catalyst Acoustics Group

January 21, 2020

Building Products

The Stephens Group, a Little Rock-based private investment firm, finalized the acquisition of Kinetics Noise Control, a Dublin, Ohio designer and manufacturer of acoustic and vibration-control products. The firm simultaneously formed Catalyst Acoustics Group as a platform to house Kinetics alongside other noise-control businesses (including Sound Seal, IAC Acoustics, Noise Barriers and Lamvin) to consolidate capabilities and expand market coverage.

Catalyst Acoustics Group Acquires Curb Technologies, LLC

May 8, 2025

Building Products

Catalyst Acoustics Group, a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, completed the acquisition of Curb Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of custom roof curbs based in Opelika, Alabama. The deal expands Catalyst's HVAC rooftop support and vibration isolation product offering while Curb Tech's co-founders will continue to run operations; financial terms were not disclosed.

Catalyst Acoustics Group Acquires Madrid, Inc.

May 15, 2024

Building Products

Catalyst Acoustics Group, a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, acquired the assets of Madrid, Inc., a California-based maker of premium acoustical wood products for architectural ceilings. The add-on expands Catalyst's product capabilities in wood acoustics while Madrid will retain autonomy and gain access to CAG's operational and financial resources.

KPS Capital Partners Acquires IKG from Harsco Corporation

January 10, 2020

Manufacturing

KPS Capital Partners, through its KPS Special Situations Mid‑Cap Fund, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the IKG bar grating business from Harsco Corporation for $85 million, subject to customary adjustments. IKG, a Houston‑headquartered manufacturer of steel and aluminum bar grating with ~350 employees and six U.S./Mexico facilities, will become an independent portfolio company under KPS to pursue organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Catalyst Acoustics Group Acquires Fräsch, LLC

July 15, 2020

Building Products

Catalyst Acoustics Group, a platform company backed by The Stephens Group, acquired Fräsch, a Texas-based maker of polyester acoustic wall and ceiling products. The deal adds polyester-based acoustic panels, baffles, partitions and acoustic lighting to Catalyst’s portfolio to broaden product offerings and technical expertise while Fräsch’s founders and employees remain with the business.

The Stepping Stones Group Acquires Catalyst Speech Language Pathology

January 17, 2023

Healthcare Services

The Stepping Stones Group has acquired Catalyst Speech Language Pathology, a Los Angeles–area provider of school-based speech-language pathology services founded by Ji Kim. Catalyst will continue operating as a standalone entity under Ji Kim, who will join Stepping Stones as Director of Client Services; the acquisition expands Stepping Stones' school-based therapy capabilities and presence in Southern California.