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February 2020 Anniversaries
February 2020 Anniversaries From 1 year to over three decades at KEP, we have another group of team members who we're proud of celebrating anniversaries this month! Please join us in congratulating the following team members: Cheri Thompson – Winesburg – 34 years on...
Meet Michelle Walker
A team member at our Mogadore facility, Michelle Walker helps keep us on our timelines and running smoothly as Shipping Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. Prior to this position, Michelle held previous roles in Winesburg, including working in latex tubing...
Modifying Our Assembly Process
Modifying Our Assembly Process To ensure the quality of our products and reduce the potential for particulate in the assembly room at our Mogadore facility, we put together a Kaizen team to focus on improvements related specifically to cardboard debris. In the process...
Celebrating 40+ Years at KEP
Celebrating 40+ Years at KEP Out of our 60 years in business, we have a special group who have been with us for 40 or more of those years! Since the early days, these team members have demonstrated their continued dedication to our company and have been a vital part...
January 2020 Anniversaries
January 2020 Anniversaries We're starting off 2020 with another hardworking group of KEP team members celebrating anniversaries this month! Please join us in congratulating the following team members: David Martin - Kent - 31 years on 1/9 Yolanda Brinkley - Winesburg...
Efficient and Consistent Manufacturing
Efficient and Consistent Manufacturing During the process of manufacturing natural rubber latex tubing, numerous defects can occur. So, it's important to have an organized system for identifying and communicating defects to ensure we manufacture high-quality products...
How Do We Measure Up?
Though it might be too small to see, the micro-precision of our manufacturing processes help ensure the consistency and accuracy that are vital for our customers' products. From the medical and surgical industry to food and beverage and beyond, KEP manufactures...
Meet Ed Gordan
Ed Gordan was recently hired as a Cost Accountant at our Kent facility. Ed is excited for the opportunity to help create value for both our business and its stakeholders. With an MBA from Walsh University, Ed has previously held roles as a planning analyst and...
Meet Lee Ann Mace
Lee Ann Mace has returned as our Administrative Assistant at our Kent facility. Lee Ann previously held this position for 10 years and “tried” retiring, but after 6 years decided it wasn’t for her! We’re glad to have her back!! “I love working with the KEP family,”...
Meet Tammy Tomello
A recent addition to our Kent facility, Tammy Tomello is our new Order Entry/Billing Specialist. Tammy's attention to accuracy and the timely completion of her tasks will help her add value for our customers. About what excites Tammy most about her new role, she says,...
KEP Achieved Medical Device Certification
KEP Achieved Medical Device Certification KEP has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification for Medical Device and Quality Management Systems. This ISO certification indicates that we meet the most current quality system requirements specific to the medical device...
December 2019 Anniversaries
December Anniversaries This month, we have another great group of KEP team members celebrating anniversaries. Please join us in congratulating the following team members: Carlos Johnson - Kent - 22 years on 12/15 Christine Rohrer - Winesburg - 18 years on 12/10 Mark...
Meet Matt Life
A shift supervisor at our Kent facility, Matt Life's problem solving skills, guidance and leadership help our team be a strong asset to our customers. A KEP team member for 5 years, Matt says he's most excited about "the future of KEP and its many possibilities." When...
Developing “Lean Line”
Developing "Lean Line" With our latex tubing processing area being the largest square foot department in KEP's Winesburg facility, it's important to continually assess its processes to ensure they are as lean as they can be. In a recent Kaizen, we put together a team...
Congrats, Joe Williamson
Congrats, Joe Williamson It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Joe Williamson to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Joe has been a part of the KEP team for almost three years. Williamson began his career at Kent Elastomer Products in 2017 as...
Congrats, Michael Stecyk
Congrats, Michael Stecyk Michael Stecyk began his career at KEP in August of 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Notre Dame and a Master of Science degree from Case Western Reserve. Michael has quickly gained knowledge of materials and processes and...
Congrats, Renée Onesti
Congrats, Renée Onesti Renée Onesti began her career at KEP in April, 2007. She brought a safety first mindset to KEP and spearheaded a safety program that has now become part of the culture at all facilities. She raised the bar in the maintenance department by...
Congrats, Beverly Kiglics
Congrats, Beverly Kiglics It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Beverly Kiglics to Senior Director of Quality Assurance. Beverly has been the Director of Quality Assurance since 2008 and our QA program is world class. In 2018, Beverly was asked...
Congrats, Teri Clark
Congrats, Teri Clark Teri Clark has been part of the KEP team for nearly two years. She was hired as a Staff Accountant and started in the Order Entry & Billing position after Lee Morrison retired. She excelled in this position and last year took on the...
November 2019 Anniversaries
November 2019 Anniversaries In the spirit of thankfulness, we want to take the opportunity to say how much we appreciate all of our team members!! Please join us in congratulating the following team members who are celebrating anniversaries this month: Donald Tomello...
Meet Kristi McNemar
Kristi McNemer serves in several roles at our Mogadore facility, including assembler, third shift trainer, and lead labor union secretary and trustee. Kristi has been an asset to our team for 5 years and counting! Kristi’s best day at work is “when everything runs...
Take the Headache Out of Your Job
Take the Headache Out of Your Job There are many pain points that can affect companies trying to bring a product to market – from manufacturing delays and non-compliant solutions, to being denied FDA approval due to particulate in product, weak components, and more...
Our Mission to Give Back
Our Mission to Give Back This season – and every season – we are so thankful for our team members! Our generous and kindhearted team members help make our community contributions possible. KEP believes giving back to the community is fundamental for businesses and it...
Reducing Double Handling
Reducing Double Handling KEP is always looking for ways to increase the efficiency of our lean manufacturing and help cut costs for our customers. We went to work for one of our medical and surgical industry customers to find ways to reduce waste and further...
#1 Brand Creating Customer Value
KEP Creating Customer Value Superior solutions and valuable partnerships define our client relationships at KEP. For medical facilities that require non-latex products, we offer many alternate products to fit their needs and give professionals peace of mind. One of...
October 2019 Anniversaries
October 2019 Anniversaries Happy Anniversary to another great group of KEP team members from each of our facilities! From one year to over four decades of dedication, please join us in congratulating the following team members: Brenda Carrick - Winesburg - 42 years on...
Service Without a Costume
Service Without a Costume This month trick-or-treaters might be making a costumed appearance at your door – and while we welcome the array of costumes this season brings, we’d rather they stay reserved for the kids and parties! At KEP, we don't put on a costume for...
Meet Mark Saksa
A supervisor at our Mogadore facility, Mark Saksa has been a KEP team member for a combined 11 years! Mark contributes to the success of our company by guiding and challenging team members towards successful results. Prior to his current position, Mark also worked as...
Improving Scheduling Processes
Improving Scheduling Processes The last update to our process for scheduling natural rubber latex tubing production was in 2008 – but successful growth calls for continuous lean improvements. Due to the increasing demand for our natural rubber latex tubing products,...
September 2019 Anniversaries
September 2019 Anniversaries As we welcome fall, we also have another great group of team members celebrating anniversaries! A smaller group this month, but a mighty group none-the-less – we thank these team members for their continued dedication! Please join us in...
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