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KPS Partners Announces Creation of Autokiniton Global Group, LLP

May 01, 2018

KPS creates Autokiniton and acquires L&W, Inc.

KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LP is pleased to announce the creation of Autokiniton Global Group, LP which has acquired L&W, Inc. Autokiniton Global Group will pursue investments in the global automotive supply industry.

L&W is a leading “Tier 1” supplier in the automotive industry, specializing in hot and cold metal stampings and welded assemblies. The Company is a leader in metal-formed components and complex assemblies, with a product portfolio that is well-positioned for key automotive trends, including electrification, lightweighting and emission reduction regulations.

Headquartered in New Boston, Michigan, L&W operates 23 sales, engineering and production facilities located throughout the United States with over 3,200 employees.

For more information about L&W visit www.lweng.com

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Ford World Excellence Award

10 Dec, 2021

Autokiniton has been honored with a World Excellence Award by Ford Motor Company. Click here to find out more.

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Autokiniton Completes Acquisition of Tower Intl.

30 Sep, 2019

Autokiniton US Holdings, Inc. today announced the completion of its acquisition of Tower International, Inc. (NYSE: TOWR) (“Tower”), a leading manufacturer of engineered automotive structural metal components and assemblies, for $31 per share in cash. AGG is a subsidiary of Autokiniton Global Group, LP, a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”), a leading global private equity firm with approximately $5.1 billion of assets under management, as of June 30, 2019.