Kinedyne Receives Foundation Award and Announces Addition of Shift

January 26, 2007 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lawrence, Kan. – Kinedyne was presented with a Foundation Award during the January 23 Lawrence City Commission meeting. The Foundation Awards Program recognizes local companies that have achieved substantial job growth. During the one-year qualifying period, Kinedyne added 52 employees which represents a 40% increase in jobs. That growth continues as Kinedyne adds a second shift which will bring an additional 30 employees.

“We are quite proud of not only what Kinedyne offers Lawrence and the surrounding communities, but also what the communities are able to offer Kinedyne, said Amy Bellerive, Human Resource Manager. “We have been fortunate to find quality employees with very diverse backgrounds. 2007 is shaping up to be a busy year and with that comes the need for additional employees. We are confident that with the assistance of our staffing partners, we will be able to find the right employees to continue that trend”

“Kinedyne’s success exemplifies the value of our business retention efforts,” said Jamie Blaylock, Lawrence Chamber of Comemrce Director of Business Retention and Attraction Programs.

In 1989, Kinedyne built a manufacturing and distribution center in Lawrence for the production of cargo control products. This facility is also home to the Customer Service, Quality Control, Corporate Material Management and Government Contracts departments. Kinedyne’s mission is to provide the most efficient solutions and best overall value to their customer, through unparalleled engineering, manufacturing, customer service, and distribution.

The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce advocates for business and community prosperity as it creates diverse jobs; cultivates a successful business environment; develops active community leaders; and promotes the assets of Lawrence and Douglas County.

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