Koch Separation Solutions originated in 1963 as a privately held company known as Abcor, Inc. Its charter was to develop and commercialize processes and equipment based on separation and purification technologies, which originated with scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In the early 1970s the company began to focus more on membrane related technologies and developed a variety of leading-edge ultrafiltration products and systems.
1963Koch Separation Solutions originated in 1963 as a privately held company known as Abcor, Inc. Its charter was to develop and commercialize processes and equipment based on separation and purification technologies, which originated with scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In the early 1970s the company began to focus more on membrane related technologies and developed a variety of leading-edge ultrafiltration products and systems.
1981In 1977, Koch Engineering Company purchased the remaining shares of ABCOR®, Inc., making it a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries. In 1981, the company became formally known as Koch Membrane Systems.
In 1977, Koch Engineering Company purchased the remaining shares of ABCOR®, Inc., making it a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries. In 1981, the company became formally known as Koch Membrane Systems.
In 1975, Romicon, Inc. was founded as a joint venture between Amicon Corporation and the Rohm & Haas Company. Its mission was to produce industrial scale ultrafiltration systems utilizing hollow fiber membrane technology originally developed by Amicon for lab-scale applications. Romicon was acquired from Rohm & Haas by Koch Membrane Systems in 1991.
1991In 1975, Romicon, Inc. was founded as a joint venture between Amicon Corporation and the Rohm & Haas Company. Its mission was to produce industrial scale ultrafiltration systems utilizing hollow fiber membrane technology originally developed by Amicon for lab-scale applications. Romicon was acquired from Rohm & Haas by Koch Membrane Systems in 1991.
1996MPW (Membrane Products Kiryat Weizmann) was founded in the late 1970s in Israel as a membrane development branch of a large European chemical manufacturer focused on developing nanofiltration membranes that would treat industrial dyes to improve their quality and shelf life. In the mid-90s, nearing the end of the contract with the European company, MPW developed a line of nanofiltration membranes with excellent compatibility to acids and caustic at high temperature in the flat sheet, spiral wound and tubular configurations, as well as nanofiltration solvent stable membranes. MPW’s technology was acquired by Koch Membrane Systems in 1996.
MPW (Membrane Products Kiryat Weizmann) was founded in the late 1970s in Israel as a membrane development branch of a large European chemical manufacturer focused on developing nanofiltration membranes that would treat industrial dyes to improve their quality and shelf life. In the mid-90s, nearing the end of the contract with the European company, MPW developed a line of nanofiltration membranes with excellent compatibility to acids and caustic at high temperature in the flat sheet, spiral wound and tubular configurations, as well as nanofiltration solvent stable membranes. MPW’s technology was acquired by Koch Membrane Systems in 1996.
Originally known as General Atomics, Fluid Systems was a pioneer of spiral membrane technology. Focused on nanofiltration and reverse osmosis, Fluid Systems became a leader in the industry and was instrumental in developing the technology into what it is today. Koch Membrane Systems acquired Fluid Systems Corporation in 1998.
1998Originally known as General Atomics, Fluid Systems was a pioneer of spiral membrane technology. Focused on nanofiltration and reverse osmosis, Fluid Systems became a leader in the industry and was instrumental in developing the technology into what it is today. Koch Membrane Systems acquired Fluid Systems Corporation in 1998.
2004Formed as a startup at RWTH Aachen University in 2001, Puron AG developed a revolutionary MBR technology. In 2004, Puron AG was acquired by Koch Membrane Systems shortly after KMS’ then President David Koch was introduced to them at an industry conference in Europe. Over the past 15 years the PURON® MBR technology has become recognized an innovative leader in the industry and has helped MBR become a preferred solution over conventional clarification for wastewater treatment.
Formed as a startup at RWTH Aachen University in 2001, Puron AG developed a revolutionary MBR technology. In 2004, Puron AG was acquired by Koch Membrane Systems shortly after KMS’ then President David Koch was introduced to them at an industry conference in Europe. Over the past 15 years the PURON® MBR technology has become recognized an innovative leader in the industry and has helped MBR become a preferred solution over conventional clarification for wastewater treatment.
Eco-Tec, a company built on the ground-breaking technology of Recoflo®, was founded in 1970. This reciprocating flow ion exchange process breaks the mold of conventional ion exchange technology and provides significant performance and economic benefits. Eco-Tec was acquired by Koch Membrane Systems in 2019.
2019Eco-Tec, a company built on the ground-breaking technology of Recoflo®, was founded in 1970. This reciprocating flow ion exchange process breaks the mold of conventional ion exchange technology and provides significant performance and economic benefits. Eco-Tec was acquired by Koch Membrane Systems in 2019.
2020In January of 2020 Koch Membrane Systems formally changed its name to Koch Separation Solutions to better reflect a new and expanding vision to become the preferred partner for separation solutions by creating value and improving sustainability for our customers in the Food and Beverage, Life Sciences and Industrial markets.
In January of 2020 Koch Membrane Systems formally changed its name to Koch Separation Solutions to better reflect a new and expanding vision to become the preferred partner for separation solutions by creating value and improving sustainability for our customers in the Food and Beverage, Life Sciences and Industrial markets.
Since 1982, RELCO has been providing cheese and dairy plants with safe and innovative process technologies. Focused on thermal separation and processing equipment such evaporators, dryers, powder handling, cheese making equipment, and lactose processing, they have serviced more than 500 processing plants around the world. RELCO was acquired by KSS in November 2020.
2020Since 1982, RELCO has been providing cheese and dairy plants with safe and innovative process technologies. Focused on thermal separation and processing equipment such evaporators, dryers, powder handling, cheese making equipment, and lactose processing, they have serviced more than 500 processing plants around the world. RELCO was acquired by KSS in November 2020.
2023Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a global private equity firm based in Boca Raton, Florida, focused on partnering with outstanding management teams to accelerate value creation. Since 1995, Sun Capital has invested in more than 500 companies worldwide with revenues in excess of $50 billion across a broad range of industries and transaction structures. The Firm has built a reputation as a trusted partner, recognized for its operational experience. Sun Capital focuses on defensible businesses in growing markets with tangible performance improvement opportunities in the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial, and Technology sectors. Sun Capital purchased the KSS business from Koch Engineered Solutions, LLC in September 2023 and the business rebranded to Kovalus Separation Solutions.
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a global private equity firm based in Boca Raton, Florida, focused on partnering with outstanding management teams to accelerate value creation. Since 1995, Sun Capital has invested in more than 500 companies worldwide with revenues in excess of $50 billion across a broad range of industries and transaction structures. The Firm has built a reputation as a trusted partner, recognized for its operational experience. Sun Capital focuses on defensible businesses in growing markets with tangible performance improvement opportunities in the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial, and Technology sectors. Sun Capital purchased the KSS business from Koch Engineered Solutions, LLC in September 2023 and the business rebranded to Kovalus Separation Solutions.
