Kason doubles its size

Kason doubles its

size

One of Shenandoah

Industrial Park's corporate leaders has just finished an ambitious expansion

program.

Kason Industries,

which is the world's leader in manufacturing specialty hardware and accessories

for the food service industry, doubled the size of its headquarters and

manufacturing plant in the Coweta County-owned business park.

The company

employs more than 300 residents in production, engineering, sales and

office support jobs.

"Growing

demands for our products, especially in the food service industry, required

that we expand our research and development, engineering and production

capabilities," said Kason President Peter Katz.

During the

yearlong expansion project, the primary plant, research and development

and general offices have grown to 160,000 square feet.

General offices

were remodeled and all systems upgraded to accommodate the most up-to-date

electronic and computerized equipment and machinery.

Kason production

facilities feature fully automated die casting, polishing and electroplating

processes, using a full range of electronically controlled and robotic

machinery.

Kason product

lines include hardware and accessories for food preparation equipment,

commercial coolers and freezers, ice-makers, ovens, heated cabinets, storage

facilities and refrigerated and dry goods delivery vans.