Acquisition Complete, Capital Safety Makes Executive Moves

RED WING, MN -- Capital Safety, a manufacturer of fall protection equipment under the DBI-SALA, UNILINE and PROTECTA brands, has made some internal moves on the heels of its acquisition by KKR, a global investment firm.

Kevin Coplan, who has been with Capital Safety since 1986 and served as vice president of sales, has been promoted to president of the company’s operations in the U.S. and Mexico.

“Over the past six years as VP of Sales, Kevin has been instrumental in our growth and success in the Americas. He is well-positioned to continue to drive and lead the U.S. and Mexico business forward,” said Pat Velasco, who has been appointed Capital Safety chairman of the board. Velasco, who is currently a board member, previously served as chief executive officer and worked in various capacities with the company over the past decade.

Joe Reimer, formerly President of the Americas, will assume a seat on the newly formed Board of Directors and will be overseeing day-to-day operations of Capital Safety while the search for a permanent CEO is underway to fill the role vacated by the previously planned departure of the former CEO, Anders Petterson.

Anders was CEO from April 2010 - January 2012, and before that was a CEO of former Candover Partners portfolio company Thule.

All of Capital Safety’s fall protection and rescue systems are backed by extensive training, knowledgeable technical assistance and professional customer service. For more information, go to www.capitalsafety.com.