ABOUT US

ABOUT US

At Kem Krest we’re inspired by hardworking people who want to impact our industry and community.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Our team members are the key to our company’s success and essential to its promise: “Customer Focused, Solutions Driven“.

Mission

Kem Krest takes the friction out of the supply chain.

Vision

Be the partner of choice for growth minded companies that recognize the value of an efficient and optimized supply chain for a better future.

OUR CORE VALUES

Work As One Team

Deliver Results

Make Impact

Be Scrappy

Learn Continuously

OUR CORE VALUES

Work As
One Team

Deliver
Results

Make
Impact

Be
Scrappy

Learn
Continuously

RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS

Not to brag, but we are very proud of the service we provide our customers and the impact we have on our community.

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.

Indiana Companies to Watch

Indiana Companies to Watch honors high-performing, second-stage companies in the state. Recognized for their market performance, innovation, unique processes, or philanthropy, these companies span various industries across Indiana.

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.

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.

CERTIFICATIONS

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION 9001

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION 14001

International Automotive Task Force 16949

National Minority Supplier Development Council

minority business enterprise

Joint Certification Program

International Air Transport Association

International Traffic in Arms Regulations

CERTIFICATIONS

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION 9001

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION 14001

International Automotive Task Force 16949

National Minority Supplier Development Council

minority business enterprise

Joint Certification Program

International Air Transport Association

International Traffic in Arms Regulations

HISTORY

1979

Kem Krest Established

APG, founded by Satish Shah, acquires Kem Krest.

1980

GM Program Management Launch

Kem Krest manages ad-hoc chemical and accessory programs for General Motors Service and Parts Organization (GMSPO).

1990

GM Full Program Management Awarded

Kem Krest awarded all General Motors service chemicals in the United States.

1992

GM Canada Programs

Kem Krest awarded GM Canada Chemical Distribution.

1993

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..

1994

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.

1996

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.)

1998

Achieved QS9000 Certification

Kem Krest was one of the first fulfillment companies to become QS9000 certified.

2004

Mays Canada Acquisition

Kem Krest acquires Mays Canada.

2005

APG Sells to KCP

APG (including Kem Krest) sells to KCP (KIK Products).

2006

BKD Indiana Excellence Award

Kem Krest awarded the BKD Indiana Excellence Award which recognizes business excellence.

2008

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.

2009

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.

2011

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.

2012

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.

2014

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.

2015

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.

2016

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.

2017

FCA Chemicals Launch

Kem Krest is awarded and launches Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Chemicals program.

2018

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.

2021

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.

2022

Stellantis Supplier Diversity Excellence Award

Kem Krest is awarded the Stellantis Supplier Diversity Excellence Award in the Aftermarket Purchasing Division.

2023

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.

HISTORY

1979

Kem Krest Established

APG, founded by Satish Shah, acquires Kem Krest.

1980

GM Program Management Launch

Kem Krest manages ad-hoc chemical and accessory programs for General Motors Service and Parts Organization (GMSPO).

1990

GM Full Program Management Awarded

Kem Krest awarded all General Motors service chemicals in the United States.

1992

GM Canada Programs

Kem Krest awarded GM Canada Chemical Distribution.

1993

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..

1994

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.

1996

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.)

1998

Achieved QS9000 Certification

Kem Krest was one of the first fulfillment companies to become QS9000 certified.

2004

Mays Canada Acquisition

Kem Krest acquires Mays Canada.

2005

APG Sells to KCP

APG (including Kem Krest) sells to KCP (KIK Products).

2006

BKD Indiana Excellence Award

Kem Krest awarded the BKD Indiana Excellence Award which recognizes business excellence.

2008

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.

2009

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.

2011

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.

2012

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.

2014

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.

2015

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.

2016

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.

2017

FCA Chemicals Launch

Kem Krest is awarded and launches Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Chemicals program.

2018

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.

2021

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.

2022

Stellantis Supplier Diversity Excellence Award

Kem Krest is awarded the Stellantis Supplier Diversity Excellence Award in the Aftermarket Purchasing Division.

2023

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.