News & Articles
Stay current with KWS news and read up on the latest events relating to our growing business. Here you will find out about important new certifications and learn about us through published articles in major bulk material handling trade magazines.
KWS 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 MoreAlan Pickering of KWS Promoted to Regional Sales Manager
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Burleson, TX, – March 30, 2020 March 30, 2020 – Alan Pickering of KWS has recently been promoted to Regional Sales Manager. Alan began his career at KWS in 2014 as an engineering intern. After graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington with […]
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 […]
Learn MoreKWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. Receives Pressure Vessel Repair Recertification
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Burleson, TX, – February 20, 2020 KWS Manufacturing Company, one of the largest screw conveyor manufacturers in North America has received recertification from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors to repair pressure vessels. The National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) is an […]
Learn MoreAllen Robinson, Quality Manager at KWS Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Receives ASQ Yellow Belt Certification
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Burleson, TX, – April 2nd, 2019 Allen Robinson, Quality Manager at KWS, has recently received Yellow Belt certification from the American Society of Quality (ASQ). Yellow Belt certification is the first step toward Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Certification. Allen provides passionate leadership […]
Learn MoreKWS CARES Program Raises Over $200,000.00 for Employees in Need
KWS CARES, an employee assistance program has raised over $200,000.00 and helped 19 individuals with financial assistance in time of need. CARES stands for Compassion, Action, Respect, Esteem and Support.
Learn MoreAllen Robinson of KWS Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Promoted to Quality Manager
KWS proudly announces that Allen Robinson has been promoted to Quality Manager with responsibility for continually improving all aspects of quality at the company. Allen has been with KWS for over 4 years as Quality Inspector and is an ASME Authorized Inspector. ASME Authorized Inspectors provide guidance, management and approval of the design and manufacture of ASME pressure vessels. Allen is also a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) and Certified Weld Educator (CWE).
Learn MoreKWS Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification
KWS, the leading manufacturer of screw conveyors in the U.S., has successfully passed their ISO 9001:2015 certification audit. The third-party audit by DAS Certification included all phases of operations at KWS, including sales, engineering and manufacturing.
Learn MoreKWS Promotes Andrew Morton to Engineering Manager
As part of their efforts to provide customers with unsurpassed quality and service, KWS has promoted Andrew Morton to the position of Engineering Manager. Andrew started working at KWS in 2009 as an engineering intern and received his bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2011.
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