“MTS is a tremendous fit for KPA,” said KPA president and chief executive Chris Fanning.

“We share a similar vision, culture, and mission for helping our clients improve their safety programs and save lives. The addition of

MTS to the KPA team will enhance our ability to provide clients with an integrated portfolio of environment, health, and safety software, consulting services, and comprehensive training with both online and in-person content.”

Based in Colorado, KPA specializes in providing environment, health and safety; human resources management; and finance and insurance compliance software and services to mid-sized companies.

“KPA is the ideal new owner for MTS," said MTS president Dave Coffaro. 

"We share a common vision for helping tangibly improve their safety programs, and with KPA there are great possibilities for expanding the depth and breadth of training solutions we can offer the market, and to leverage KPA's resources and expertise."

MTS will continue to operate out of Pittsburgh, the company said.