Tube Roll Bender / Pipe Bender Machine
We are excited to announce that Allmetal has purchased a Tube Roll Bender / Pipe Bender Machine which is able to bend pipes and other shapes such as flat bar, bending angle, bending solid rod (both square and round types), and rectangular or round pipe of different materials. These bending operations expand our capabilities into making countless metal products for a variety of industries!
New Shot Blaster Machine Purchased
Kemlee purchased a 48" bed Shot Blaster for rust removal to clean parts prior to powder coating and other applications!
Kemlee September 2019 Promotions
Brian Mather has been named sales manager. He was been with the company 20 years, previously working in our estimating and drafting departments.
Tony Coulson has been promoted to outside sales, while also working in our estimating and drafting departments. He has been with our company 3 years.
Troy Burks has been named production supervisor. His 21 years on the production floor has given him the experience and knowledge to excel in this capacity.
2018 Building Addition
Fiber Optic Laser
2016 Building Addition
Rotary Index Laser
Kemlee purchased a Rotary Index Laser which will expand our laser cutting abilities to include various tubing, channel, angle iron and shapes.
Newly Elected for Kemlee
Kemlee Board of Directors have elected Kendra Henderson corporate President and Kathy Pence corporate Secretary.
30th Anniversary Celebration
On Friday, June 1st, Kemlee Mfg. Inc. in Galena KS is celebrating their 30th anniversary with an employee lunch. Kemlee was established on June 1st, 1977 by Larry and Linda Edie of Joplin MO. The company is a custom stainless steel fabricator serving dealers across the country. In recent years, the company has diversified from their main product line of restaurant equipment fabrication by adding two laser machines which cut a variety of materials for local businesses and manufacturers.
Kemlee opened its door with four employees in a 6400 square foot building and has grown to more than 50 employees in a 40000 square foot facility. The Edies also own and operate KMI Metals and Allmetal Products Inc. in Joplin MO.
Kemlee Promotions
Kemlee Mfg. Inc. in Galena KS recently announced promotions of four employees:
Kendra Henderson was elected corporate vice president. She is a graduate of MSSU and has been with the company 17 years.
Rick Roberts was promoted to general manager. He has been with the company 22 years, overseeing our sales and engineering departments.
Kathy Pence was promoted to controller; additionally, she continues to serve as office manager. Mrs. Pence has been with the company 21 years.
Dan Lashley has been named sales/production manager. He has been with the company 14 years, previously working in our estimating and drafting departments.