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Keith Lawson Sr. founded Keith Lawson Company Inc. (KLC) in 1980. The original “one-man-and-a-truck” operation was geared toward providing quality, dependable service at an affordable price. The business has grown significantly over the last few decades. Now operating from three locations and with a staff of over 100, the Tallahassee, Fla.-based company offers heating, air […]

Kinetic Systems Inc. (Kinetics) is a leading U.S. and global provider of high-purity process systems solutions with a wide range of services tailored specifically for advanced technology industries. Since Kinetics’ founding in 1973, the team has gone on to pioneer, refine and set the standard for specialized mechanical, process piping and HVAC services. Over the […]

Well-designed and well-constructed on-premise signs can create a strong presence for all types of businesses, according to Matt Mele, president and CEO of Kieffer & Co. Inc. (Kieffer Signs). From the hospitality industry, to the retail sector and to financial institutions, exterior signs make a first and lasting impression for all businesses alike. Kieffer Signs […]

When Kenneth R. Thompson launched Kenneth R. Thompson Builder Inc. (KRT) in 1982, he was just hoping to get his first project completed on time and on budget. But he eventually developed a name for himself and his fledgling business through the attention to detail and meticulous craftsmanship he brought to his work in northern […]

The year 2011 marked a period of changes for the University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Ky., starting with its transition from Pikeville College to the University of Pikeville. The switch is part of larger effort to expand the university’s tradition of providing students with a multidisciplinary education, while also maintaining a balance of intimate undergraduate […]

Keystone Constructors Inc. (KC INC.) launched in 2002 with a desire to provide the Southeast region with cost-efficient industrial construction, plant maintenance and outage support that never sacrifices quality. The firm, which operates out of 40,000 square feet of shops/office in Gaffney, S.C., proudly serves South Carolina’s upstate area, which includes Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Cherokee, […]

The Kirberg Company has been a fixture in downtown St. Louis, Mo., for more than 90 years, offering customers throughout the Midwest, including those in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Illinois, the latest technologically advanced roofing, restoration and waterproofing options for four generations. Founded by Charles Kirberg in 1920, the firm has remained family-owned over the […]

When people hear “demolition,” they don’t always think “green.” There’s the automatic assumption of mess, destruction and waste. At Konell Construction & Demolition Corp. (KCDC), however, there’s no such thing as waste. Salvaging, reusing and recycling as many construction materials as possible has been a part of KCDC’s process since the company’s inception in 1982. […]

If you asked the average American which company makes the quality fixtures and faucets most commonly found in their kitchens and bathrooms, invariably the answer is going to be Kohler Co. (Kohler). Kohler is one of the oldest and largest privately-operated family firms in the United States and one of Wisconsin’s largest employers. The company […]

One of the most important demographics in American History – the Baby Boomer Generation – is approaching retirement age. While many people are continuing to work well into their ’60s and beyond, companies that specialize in homes and services that cater to active adults are going to see a huge uptick in their businesses over […]