KPS Completes Acquisition of Ketjen Refining Catalyst Business
- KPS has completed its acquisition of Ketjen’s refining catalyst business from Albemarle.
- Ketjen will accelerate development of catalyst and additive technologies and integrate AI and advanced analytics into products and processes.
- Ketjen operates manufacturing sites in Houston, Rio de Janeiro, Amsterdam and Minato, Japan, with research centres and technical support across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
- KPS manages approximately $19.5 billion in assets (as of September 30, 2025).
Transaction
KPS Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of Ketjen’s refining catalyst business from Albemarle, a transaction first announced on October 27, 2025.
Strategic priorities
Under KPS ownership Ketjen says it will speed development of catalyst and additive technologies and harness advanced data, technology and business processes to deliver improved products, efficiency and customer value. Management highlights plans to integrate AI and advanced analytics into its offerings to boost performance and operational insight.
Operations and customer support
Ketjen will continue to operate manufacturing sites in Houston, Rio de Janeiro, Amsterdam and Minato (Japan) and maintain research centres and technical support teams across the Americas, Europe and Asia, pledging the same customer-facing technical support backed by additional resources from its new owner.
Source: Ketjen
