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KWS is the Largest Screw Conveyor Manufacturer in North America
2/21/2023 KWS has been ranked Number One as the largest screw conveyor manufacturer in North America. The ranking is based on total revenue of bookings and shipments for 2022. Bill Mecke, P.E., President, states "KWS has organically grown almost 1,000-percent over the past 15 years. Our focus is on providing […]
Learn MoreKWS Receives ISO 45001 Recertification
2/13/2023 KWS received recertification to ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety, designed to protect workers from work-related accidents and diseases. Third-party audits were performed by internationally recognized DAS Certification. Bill Mecke, P.E., President, states “Safe productivity is our way of life at KWS. Every KWS employee […]
Learn MoreKWS Receives ISO 9001-2015 Recertification
2/7/2023 KWS has been recertificated to ISO 9001-2015 quality standards by DAS Certification, an internationally recognized auditing firm. Bill Mecke, P.E., President, states "KWS has grown almost 1,000-percent since we were first ISO-9001 certified 18 years ago. Our customers love our excellent quality and very short lead times. Our quality […]
Learn MoreKWS Hires Brian Simpson as Vice President – Sales / Marketing
KWS has recently hired Brian Simpson as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Brian began his career at Emerson and has spent the last 23 years leading the salesforce at Precision Pulley (PPI). Brian’s leadership at PPI resulted in revenue growth of over one thousand percent. Jim Collins, Executive Vice […]
Learn MoreKWS Hires Chris Junkin as West Regional Sales Manager
KWS has recently hired Chris Junkin as Regional Sales Manager covering the west region of the U.S. Chris has 18 years of sales experience with Martin Sprocket & Gear and Fenner Drives. Chris spent the last five years with Fenner as West Sales Manager and National Sales Manager for Fenner’s […]
Learn MoreKWS Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Receives ISO 9001-2015 Recertification
KWS, the largest screw conveyor manufacturer in North America, has received recertification to ISO 9001-2015 standards. The third-party audit by DAS Certification included all phases of operations at KWS, including sales, engineering, and manufacturing. Bill Mecke, P.E., President of KWS, states “Providing the highest quality equipment and service to our […]
Learn MoreKWS Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Receives ISO 45001 Recertification
KWS received recertification to ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety, designed to protect workers from work-related accidents and diseases. Third-party audits were performed by internationally recognized DAS Certification. Bill Mecke, P.E., President of KWS, states “Every KWS employee is a safety advocate and focuses on […]
Learn MoreKWS Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Receives ISO 45001 Certification
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2021 ISO 45001:2018 Certification KWS has received certification to ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety, designed to protect workers from work-related accidents and diseases. Third-party audits were performed by internationally recognized DAS Certification. Bill Mecke, P.E., President of […]
Learn MoreGet The Most From Your Screw Conveyor
Chemical Processing — September 1, 2020 By Jim Collins, KWS Manufacturing, and Aaron Mire, Motion Industries Typical Shafted Screw ConveyorFigure 1. Although developed in antiquity, the design suits myriad modern applications. Source: KWS Manufacturing. What Archimedes created centuries ago is still one of the most versatile means available to processors […]
Learn MoreKWS Promotes Jacob Rider, P.E. to Engineering Manager
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Burleson, TX, – June 13, 2020 Jacob Rider, P.E. has been promoted to the position of Engineering Manager for KWS Manufacturing Company. Jacob is responsible for managing a large team of engineers and designers that provide technical support to KWS sales personnel and customers. […]
Learn MoreImproving Recycling in Poultry Processing
Poultry Times — July 2, 2020 By Jim Collins & Keith Sandlin Screw conveyor load out system BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A consistent flow of byproducts away from the poultry plant and to the rendering facility is critical to efficiency and reduced downtime. Losing the capability to transfer the inedible byproducts […]
Learn MoreKWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. Receives 10 Year Award as ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Manufacturer
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Burleson, TX, – February 21, 2020 KWS Manufacturing Company, one of the largest screw conveyor manufacturers in North America has received a 10-year certification award for designing and building process equipment in accordance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code. KWS provides Heat […]
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