Frank A. Papa
Founder at CORE Industrial Partners, LLC
Profile
Mr. Papa, a Founding Partner at CORE, is responsible for investment sourcing, evaluating potential acquisitions, valuation and the implementation of the CORE Operating Playbook.
Before joining CORE, he spent 18 years creating value as CEO of five Private Equity portfolio companies, backed by the likes of HIG Capital, Riverside Capital, DDJ Capital and Sun Capital Partners.
Prior to his private equity assignments, Mr. Papa spent 20 years as an Operations Executive in Fortune 100 businesses within 14 different industries, including GE, Stanley Tools, Textron and Hanes Brand.
He currently serves on the boards of Fathom, Say lite, Arizona Natural Resources, TCG Legacy, and Kelvix.
A graduate from Lowell Technological Institute (U of Mass Lowell) with a BS in Engineering, Mr. Papa went on to graduate from U of Mass Amherst with an MBA.
He also completed and graduated GE's Corporate Manufacturing Management Program.
Frank A. Papa active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
CORE Industrial Partners, LLC
 CORE Industrial Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance CORE Industrial Partners LLC (CORE Industrial Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by John May. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Founder | 2017-09-30 |
Former positions of Frank A. Papa
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Durafiber Technologies (DFT), Inc.
 Durafiber Technologies (DFT), Inc. TextilesProcess Industries Durafiber Technologies (DFT), Inc. manufactures and supplies industrial polyester fibers and fabrics. The firm offers Texdura products. It offers tire, engineered rubberized, fabrics, ropes, cordage, mooring, sewing thread and geo textile applications. It serves to the architectural design, energy, commercial and industrial, safety and security, transportation and lifestyle and leisure industries. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Huntersville, NC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-09-30 |
The Newark Group, Inc.
 The Newark Group, Inc. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries The Newark Group, Inc. manufactures and sells recycled paperboard products. Its products include concrete forming tubes, industrial grades, graphic board, looseleaf, books, and puzzle boards. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Cranford, NJ. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-01-31 |
Signature Aluminum, Inc.
 Signature Aluminum, Inc. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Signature Aluminum, Inc. supplies aluminum extrusions and fabricated parts. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Greenville, PA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-12-31 |
The Stanley Works Ltd.
 The Stanley Works Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing The Stanley Works Ltd. is manufacturer and marketer of tools, hardware and specialty hardware products for home improvement, consumer, industrial and professional use. Its businesses are diversified in terms of products, geographic spread and channels of distribution. The company has moved to expand its products into new market areas such as the Far East and Eastern Europe. Stanley Works is a diversified worldwide supplier of security solutions for commercial applications, as well as tools and engineered solutions for professional, industrial, construction and do-it-yourself use. Since 1843, the Stanley® brand has been synonymous with quality, reliable products. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1999-12-31 |
| HANESBRANDS INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1997-12-31 |
Training of Frank A. Papa
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Isenberg School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| GE AEROSPACE | Producer Manufacturing |
| TEXTRON INC. | Electronic Technology |
| HANESBRANDS INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 11 |
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The Hillshire Brands Co.
 The Hillshire Brands Co. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables The Hillshire Brands Co. provides meat-centric food solutions for the retail and foodservice markets. The company was founded by Nathan Cummings in 1939 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Stanley Works Ltd.
The Stanley Works Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing The Stanley Works Ltd. is manufacturer and marketer of tools, hardware and specialty hardware products for home improvement, consumer, industrial and professional use. Its businesses are diversified in terms of products, geographic spread and channels of distribution. The company has moved to expand its products into new market areas such as the Far East and Eastern Europe. Stanley Works is a diversified worldwide supplier of security solutions for commercial applications, as well as tools and engineered solutions for professional, industrial, construction and do-it-yourself use. Since 1843, the Stanley® brand has been synonymous with quality, reliable products. | Producer Manufacturing |
The Newark Group, Inc.
The Newark Group, Inc. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries The Newark Group, Inc. manufactures and sells recycled paperboard products. Its products include concrete forming tubes, industrial grades, graphic board, looseleaf, books, and puzzle boards. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Cranford, NJ. | Process Industries |
GE Plastics
 GE Plastics Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries GE Plastics provides engineering thermoplastic material solutions. It manufactures and distributes plastic resins that are used in automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics, transportation, performance packaging, building & construction, telecommunications and optical media applications. The company also manufactures and compounds polycarbonate, ABS, SAN, ASA, PPE, PC/ABS, PBT and PEI resins. GE Plastics is headquartered in Pittsfield, MA. | Process Industries |
Durafiber Technologies (DFT), Inc.
Durafiber Technologies (DFT), Inc. TextilesProcess Industries Durafiber Technologies (DFT), Inc. manufactures and supplies industrial polyester fibers and fabrics. The firm offers Texdura products. It offers tire, engineered rubberized, fabrics, ropes, cordage, mooring, sewing thread and geo textile applications. It serves to the architectural design, energy, commercial and industrial, safety and security, transportation and lifestyle and leisure industries. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Huntersville, NC. | Process Industries |
Arizona Natural Resources, Inc.
 Arizona Natural Resources, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Arizona Natural Resources, Inc. manufactures skin care products. Its products include bath and body care products, fabric refreshers, and candles. The company was founded by George F. Dembow in 1972 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AR. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Signature Aluminum, Inc.
Signature Aluminum, Inc. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Signature Aluminum, Inc. supplies aluminum extrusions and fabricated parts. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Greenville, PA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Textron Corp., Inc. | |
Aftermarket Technologies, Inc.
 Aftermarket Technologies, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Aftermarket Technologies, Inc. was developing, remanufactures and sells software and hardware products. Its products include desktops, laptops, servers, networking hardware, notebooks, displays, computers, monitors, hard drives, memory products, laser printers, and storage devices. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Lenexa, KS. | Distribution Services |
GE Aerospace (United States)
 GE Aerospace (United States) Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology GE Aviation Systems LLC provides aircraft operations and maintenance support services. It offers it services related to avionics systems, electrical power systems, digital solutions, aircraft structures, and propellers. It was established in April 2006 and is headquartered in Bingham Farms, MI. | Electronic Technology |
CORE Industrial Partners, LLC
CORE Industrial Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance CORE Industrial Partners LLC (CORE Industrial Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by John May. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
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