MAKER: Kentex in Tyler

PRODUCTS: Established in 1985, Kentex manufactures steel processing equipment. It serves the pre-engineered steel building industry, specialty welding and robotic welding integration for multiple industries and architectural metals processing.

Its projects have included submerged arc welder to fabricate fork lift masts for rough terrain industrial forklifts; hard automation for welding dock levelers; box beam welder for the overhead crane industry; and a water wall welder for the power plant industry.

Kentex also manufactures film lamination equipment for various applications.

Many of its projects are sold through welding supplies distributors, but Kentex also deals directly with end users. Distributors often present them with a problem their customer needs solved. They provide an overall solution and work with the customer to improve productivity, quality and appearance, according to www.gokentex.com

SERVICES: Established in 1985, Kentex provides multiple solutions to improve welding productivity. The company designs and manufactures solutions to various welding requirements. For the pre-engineered steel building industry, Kentex provides consulting services associated with plant layout, materials handling efficiency, equipment capacity requirements, equipment procurement and software evaluation. For the specialty welding industry, Kentex can provide custom designed welding systems. Kentex works with clients to make required productivity and cost analysis.

CONTACT: Kentex, at 16427 County Road 384 in Tyler, can be reached at 903-877-4336.

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