History
APG, founded by Satish Shah, acquires Kem Krest.
Kem Krest manages ad-hoc chemical and accessory programs for General Motors Service and Parts Organization (GMSPO).
Kem Krest awarded all General Motors service chemicals in the United States.
Kem Krest awarded GM Canada Chemical Distribution.
Kem Krest is awarded GM Supplier of the Year. This award is reserved for suppliers that distinguish themselves by going above and beyond General Motor's requirements.
Kem Krest is awarded GM Supplier of the Year. This award is reserved for suppliers that distinguish themselves by going above and beyond General Motor's requirements.
Amish Shah joins Kem Krest after graduating from Indiana University. (Amish began his career in an outside sales position, becoming manager of the Quality Department by 1997, and President by 2000.)
Kem Krest was one of the first fulfillment companies to become QS9000 certified.
Kem Krest acquires Mays Canada.
APG (including Kem Krest) sells to KCP (KIK Products).
Kem Krest awarded the BKD Indiana Excellence Award which recognizes business excellence.
Amish Shah purchases Kem Krest from KIK with 175,000 square feet of warehouse space at 4 locations, employing 35 full time associates.
Kem Krest creates a new 5 year strategy with specific focus to service only OEM's in Automotive, Agriculture and Powersports industries.
Kem Krest Defense was created to service the Defense industry.
Kem Krest Headquarters moves from the KIK facility on Superior Street in Elkhart to a new facility on Toledo Road.
Kem Krest is awarded Hyundai Chemicals and launches Valspar. Next comes Nissan and significant growth in General Motors Accessories business.
Bristol warehouse is purchased, with Ford and General Motors accessories moved to this new facility.
Kem Krest recognized as Indiana Companies To Watch by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC).
Kem Krest recognized with the Inc. 500|5000 Award, given to the 5000 fastest-growing, privately help companies in America.
Kem Krest recognized with the Inc. 500|5000 Award, given to the 5000 fastest-growing, privately help companies in America.
Kem Krest Headquarters and main warehouse move from Toledo Road to the current facility on Magnum Drive in Elkhart.
Kem Krest is awarded GM Supplier of the Year. This award is reserved for suppliers that distinguish themselves by going above and beyond General Motor's requirements.
Kem Krest was awarded Top Diverse Supplier by Diversity Business.
Kem Krest is once again awarded GM Supplier of the Year. This award is reserved for suppliers that distinguish themselves by going above and beyond General Motor's requirements.
Excelda Manufacturing was founded in 1930, headquartered in Brighton, Michigan. Specializing in product development, blending, packaging and fulfillment helps Kem Krest service a wide variety of industries around the globe.
Unified Solutions Inc. provides packaging services that include shrink wrapping, automated bagging and multiple component kit assembly mostly for Harley Davidson.
Kem Krest is awarded and launches Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Chemicals program.
Kem Krest has 1,200,000 square feet of warehouse space, 450 full time associates, and over 100 temporary workers that all help to service 30+ customers.