About Us
At Kem Krest we’re inspired by hardworking people who want to impact our industry and community. Our team members are the key to our company’s success and essential to its promise: “Customer Focused, Solutions Driven“.
Mission Statement
Businesses rely on Kem Krest to deliver comprehensive solutions to meet every need. There is no fulfillment problem we can’t solve… together.
PURPOSE Statement
Partners in innovation for a better future.
Our Core Values
Work As One Team
- Work together towards common goals, supporting each other to achieve success.
- Show up for each other with empathy and compassion.
- Embrace diversity and inclusion and share our gifts of knowledge and expertise.
- Embody a “WE” mindset.
Deliver Results
- Be fueled by the promise to drive results through profitability, responsiveness, and accountability.
- Be disciplined and focused on process consistency throughout our network and departments.
Make A Lasting Impact
- Provide opportunities for our associates and customers to succeed.
- Create solutions for the betterment of our customers and cultivate partnerships with our suppliers.
- Invest in our communities through volunteerism and philanthropy.
Be Scrappy
- Willing to take creative, innovative, and unconventional approaches to success.
- Find efficient solutions and be resilient.
- Be adaptable and demonstrate a can-do attitude to overcome constraints.
Learn Continuously
- Have a growth mindset, and face challenges as learning opportunities.
- Be open to acquiring new knowledge and skills.
- Foster a culture of curiosity that promotes personal and professional growth.
RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
GM Supplier of the Year Award:
2012, 2014 & 2021
This award recognizes the significant contributions of GM’s suppliers as part of the company’s global product and performance achievement. The winners represent GM’s view of the best the automotive industry has to offer in innovative technology, superior quality, outstanding launch support, crisis management and competitive total enterprise cost solutions.
Top Minority Owned Business
DiversityBusiness.com recognizes the top 500 diversity-owned businesses in the U.S., in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, food service and professional services.
Inc. 500 | 5000
The Inc. 500|5000 Award recognizes the 5000 fastest-growing, privately held companies in America.
Indiana Companies to Watch
Indiana Companies to Watch celebrates high-performing, second-stage companies in the state. Known for their performance in the marketplace, innovative products, unique processes or philanthropic actions, these companies represent a wide range of industries from all corners of Indiana.
BKD Indiana Excellence Award
The BKD Indiana Excellence Awards program recognizes business excellence, rewarding organizations that demonstrate a commitment to business excellence through improvement of a product, service or business practice. The program is founded on the concept that improving business improves Indiana, making it a better place to live, work and play.
CERTIFICATIONS
ISO 14001:2015
An environmental standard that provides practical tools for companies to manage their environmental responsibilities.
IATF 16949:2016
A technical specification for quality management and certification systems throughout the global automotive supply chain.
JCP
Joint Certification Program required by the US Department of Defense and the Canadian Department of National Defense.
IATA
International Air Transport Association certification.
ITAR
The US government requires all manufacturers of defense services to be International Traffic in Arms Regulations certified.
hISTORY
Kem Krest Established
APG, founded by Satish Shah, acquires Kem Krest.
GM Program Management Launch
Kem Krest manages ad-hoc chemical and accessory programs for General Motors Service and Parts Organization (GMSPO).
GM Full Program Management Awarded
Kem Krest awarded all General Motors service chemicals in the United States.
GM Canada Programs
Kem Krest awarded GM Canada Chemical Distribution.
Awarded GM Supplier of the Year
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.
Awarded GM Supplier of the Year
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
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.)
Achieved QS9000 Certification
Kem Krest was one of the first fulfillment companies to become QS9000 certified.
Mays Canada Acquisition
Kem Krest acquires Mays Canada.
APG Sells to KCP
APG (including Kem Krest) sells to KCP (KIK Products).
BKD Indiana Excellence Award
Kem Krest awarded the BKD Indiana Excellence Award which recognizes business excellence.
Amish Shah Purchases Kem Krest
Amish Shah purchases Kem Krest from KIK with 175,000 square feet of warehouse space at 4 locations, employing 35 full time associates.
Headquarters Relocated
Kem Krest Headquarters moves from the KIK facility on Superior Street in Elkhart to a new facility on Toledo Road.
NEW PROGRAMS AWARDED
Kem Krest is awarded Hyundai Chemicals and launches Valspar. Next comes Nissan and significant growth in General Motors Accessories business.
NEW 5 YEAR STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
Kem Krest creates a new 5 year strategy with specific focus to service only OEM's in Automotive, Agriculture and Powersports industries.
ESTABLISHED KEM KREST DEFENSE
Kem Krest Defense was created to service the Defense industry.
Recognized With Inc. 500 | 5000 Award
Kem Krest recognized with the Inc. 500|5000 Award, given to the 5000 fastest-growing, privately help companies in America.
Awarded Top Diverse Supplier
Kem Krest was awarded Top Diverse Supplier by Diversity Business.
AWARDED GM SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
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.
Awarded GM Supplier of the Year
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 Acquisition
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. Acquisition
Unified Solutions Inc., headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, provides packaging services that include shrink wrapping, automated bagging and multiple component kit assembly.
FCA Chemicals Launch
Kem Krest is awarded and launches Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Chemicals program.
Kem Krest Continues to Grow
Kem Krest has 1,500,000 square feet of warehouse space, 450 full time associates, and over 100 temporary workers that all help to service 30+ customers.
KEM KREST AWARDED GM SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
General Motors recognized Kem Krest as a 2021 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony.
Stellantis Supplier Diversity Excellence Award
Kem Krest is awarded the Stellantis Supplier Diversity Excellence Award in the Aftermarket Purchasing Division.
HEAVY-DUTY ACQUISITION
Kem Krest acquired Telamon's heavy-duty division, located in Carmel, Indiana, to strengthen and expand its capabilities into more complex assembly and kitting in the heavy-duty space.
