Kelvin Group, a portfolio company of Southfield Capital, announced the merger of JS Compliance and HCG Associates to form Sotera, what is said to be the nation's largest industrial refrigeration compliance platform.
This strategic integration combines decades of expertise in process safety management (PSM), risk management programs (RMP), and ammonia refrigeration management (ARM).
"Since launching JS Compliance to address OSHA's PSM requirements, our mission has always been to protect people, property, and the environment," says Jet Stiffler, founder and president of JS Compliance. "Joining Kelvin Group and merging with HCG allows us to scale these services nationwide and advance safety standards within industrial refrigeration, cold storage, and food processing facilities."
"HCG has always prioritized tailored, high-quality compliance solutions," says Scott Sweet, founder and president of HCG Associates. "The merger with JSC under Kelvin Group allows us to combine expertise and resources to deliver a unified platform serving industries nationwide with unmatched depth and consistency."
"By combining the deep PSM and ARM expertise of JS Compliance and HCG Associates, we are cementing Kelvin Group's position as the leader in industrial refrigeration compliance," says Harry Gray, CEO of Kelvin Group. "Our clients in regulated industrial and food processing operations will now benefit from an unmatched full-service national platform that delivers compliance, safety, and peace of mind."
Key takeaways:
· JS Compliance developed the TotalPSM program, which provides annual compliance agreements customized to each client's needs, as well as mechanical integrity inspections, audits, and compliance training.
· HCG Associates delivers tailored compliance strategies and engineering solutions for ammonia refrigeration systems.
· By uniting expertise, technology, and resources, the newly integrated national platform will offer the broadest geographic coverage within the industry, the most comprehensive compliance service offerings, and streamlined processes that support the evolving demands of our clients within industrial and commercial markets.
· As part of the integration, Sweet will assume the role of president of Sotera, Kelvin Group's compliance division, while Stiffler will join Kelvin Group's executive team as chief compliance officer.
