The Kraft Group, LLC is a group of privately held companies in the professional sports, manufacturing, and real-estate development industries doing business in 82 countries. Founded in 1998 by American businessman Robert Kraft as a holding company, it is based out of Foxborough, Massachusetts and comprises the following companies:* [http://www.kraftsportsgroup.com Kraft Sports Group]** New England Patriots, LP (founded in 1960, acquired by Kraft in 1994)** New England Revolution, LP (founded by Kraft in 1995)** Gillette Stadium, $325 million facility privately financed by Kraft (opened 2002)*** Patriot Place, $350 million "lifestyle and entertainment center" around Gillette Stadium (opened 2007–2008)** [http://www.teamops.com/ TeamOps], LLC (founded in 2006)*** TeamOps (Event Staff)*** TeamOps Detect* [http://www.randwhitney.com/ Rand-Whitney Group], LLC (founded in 1857, acquired by Kraft in 1972)**Previously owned by Jacob Hiatt, father of Kraft's wife Myra Kraft**Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, includes:***Rand-Whitney Container, LLP***Rand-Whitney Containerboard, LLP***Rand-Whitney Waste, LLP* [http://www.ifpcorp.com/ International Forest Products], LLC (founded by Kraft in 1972)**Operated by Robert Kraft's son Daniel Kraft* More than 30 private equity investments** Principal shareholdings***Carmel Container Systems, Ltd.****Based in Caesarea, Israel***American-Israeli Paper Mills, Ltd.****Based in Hadera, Israel***Ampal Enterprises, Ltd.****Based in Tel Aviv, Israel - Source: Wikipedia
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