KMT Waterjet Systems is a leading manufacturer of waterjet cutting units and develops turnkey solutions for customers in a wide range of industries. Thanks to its extensive expertise in waterjet cutting, close customer re......KMT Waterjet Systems is a leading manufacturer of waterjet cutting units and develops turnkey solutions for customers in a wide range of industries. Thanks to its extensive expertise in waterjet cutting, close customer relationships and leading-edge technology, the company has established itself as a market leader in its field. KMT Waterjet Systems operates a global sales and customer service network Systems from KMT Waterjet are known for their user-friendly and intelligent design and outstanding reliability. They have been tried and tested in highly demanding production environments where they are operated in conjunction with ultra-fast robot applications for one or two dimensional cutting or multi-axes processing. Waterjet cutting units from KMT Waterjet can cut a wide range of materials such as metal, glass, ceramics, plastics, multi-layer composites, food and many other products, ensuring optimised and reliable cutting results. Thanks to its extensive expertise in the development, manufacture and servicing of such units, KMT Waterjet is able to offer specialised machines that meet the needs of its customers who operate in a wide range of industries. Through its global network of affiliated companies, KMT Waterjet also develops complex tailor-made units for specific customer applications. KMT Waterjet manufactured and installed the first commercially viable waterjet cutting unit in the world In the early days of waterjet technology, water was primarily used to rinse and clean parts and surfaces. During the 1920s, foundries began looking for a new and more productive method for the wet treatment of cast parts, while the mining industry developed a demand for new technologies to extract coal and metal ores from exceedingly deeper and less accessible pits. At that time, water could only be pressurised to maximum 100 bar. In 1968, Dr. Norman Franz, professor at the University of British Columbia in Canada, patented the first concept of a high pressure waterjet cutting system. By then, water pressures of around 700 bar could be produced. The first waterjet cutting system with a pressure of 4000 bar was developed in 1971 by the paper tube division of Alton Box Board Co. As the cutting power of this system was limited, the method could not (yet) be used to cut metal. This became however possible in the early 1980s through the addition of abrasives to the water, which greatly improved the material removal rate of the units. Today, abrasive cutting is a tried and tested method for the processing of even the hardest materials. KMT Waterjet Systems is a leading multinational manufacturer of waterjet cutting systems. The company develops complete solutions for a wide range of industries and applications. Since 1971 the company has been dedicated to long-term customer relationships. Continuous investment in innovation has made KMT Waterjet Systems the market leader in the waterjet cutting industry. High pressure pumps, cutting heads, abrasive systems, high pressure tubes, original spare parts and a global service network are among the key products and services of the company.

Known as the Meriam Company in 1911 and, later, as Meriam Instrument until 2002, Meriam Process Technologies has remained a world class suorce for reliable, repeatable and precise industrial instruments for pressure measu......Known as the Meriam Company in 1911 and, later, as Meriam Instrument until 2002, Meriam Process Technologies has remained a world class suorce for reliable, repeatable and precise industrial instruments for pressure measurement and calibration for nearly 100 years. The new Meriam Process Technologies name and corporate identity reflect a dramatic evolution. Our latest calibration and communication products are helping Process Industry customers migrate from “Fail and Fix” to “Predict and Prevent” strategies. And our new Wireless product line enables customers to conveniently move process information back to control or monitoring stations.

Koch-Glitsch is a global leader in mass transfer and mist elimination technology. Koch-Glitsch has three major business areas: Mass Transfer Technology – Tower internals for distillation columns, absorption columns, stri......Koch-Glitsch is a global leader in mass transfer and mist elimination technology. Koch-Glitsch has three major business areas: Mass Transfer Technology – Tower internals for distillation columns, absorption columns, stripping columns, and extraction columns. Our mass transfer products and services can be found on this website. Eta Process Plant products and capabilities can be found at http://www.etapp.com/. Specialty Plant Services – Installation of tower internals and other specialty plant services. These services are performed by our sister company, Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), which is based in Houston. Separations Technology – Devices for the removal of liquid and particulates from vapor streams. Koch-Glitsch’s separations technology area is called Koch-Otto York and is based in Houston. Koch-Glitsch, LP is part of the Koch Chemical Technology Group, LLC, a diverse group of companies serving the refining, chemical and petrochemical industries. Koch-Glitsch offers one stop shopping for many customers because of the related product lines of our sister companies. Diagnostic scans, combustion burners, modular mass transfer skids and heat transfer products are just a few of the many products available from other companies within Koch Chemical Technology Group, LLC.

Kodak has been a pioneer in the development of CMOS image sensors, leveraging decades of experience in CCD pixel design and process to this technology. Proprietary Kodak pixel designs, including the use of pinned photodio......Kodak has been a pioneer in the development of CMOS image sensors, leveraging decades of experience in CCD pixel design and process to this technology. Proprietary Kodak pixel designs, including the use of pinned photodiodes, 4T cells, and global shutter architectures, enable development of CMOS sensors with higher imaging performance than conventional designs. When combined with the ability to incorporate advanced mixed-signal processing, Kodak technology now enables the development of a new class of unique, integrated products for the market. There are so many great stories about Kodak that we needed a place to share them. From cool new products, employee experiences and customer successes, this is the place you will find it. We hope to share stories that are helpful, insightful and inspirational. Our bloggers are either Kodak employees or former employees who loved participating in A Thousand Words so much that we have grandfathered their continued participation. They come from all across the company. There are many different disciplines represented across the world. We aim to post stories frequently on the main page. They will then be archived both by date and category. Our readers are another big part of the blog. Please leave comments and we will try our best to respond back to you as soon as we can. We want to know what you think. guidelines We encourage your feedback. We sincerely want your reaction to the thoughts and images presented here. And as much as we want to hear your stories, ideas, and questions, there are some necessary guidelines, based on the idea that civility and common sense are good things. This is not a place for off-topic, offensive or inappropriate comments, and will we be vigilant in removing them. While those types of comments will be filtered out, we do vow to allow opposing viewpoints and diverse, multi-sided commentary.

Kohler Power Systems: American Legend Born of a breakthrough in technology, Kohler® Power Systems has continued to follow that same path of innovation for more than eighty years. And its that commitment which has m......Kohler Power Systems: American Legend Born of a breakthrough in technology, Kohler® Power Systems has continued to follow that same path of innovation for more than eighty years. And its that commitment which has made the company a global force in the manufacture and marketing a vast array of effective, affordable power solutions. Kohlers entry into the power business can be traced to the years immediately following World War I. With no background in generators or engines, the company leveraged the emerging demand for electricity on farms, their expertise in cast iron and their own ingenuity to produce the revolutionary Kohler Automatic Power & Light "power plant" in 1920. In an age when generators worked by charging a series of storage batteries, which in turn provided 32 volts of power, the Kohler Automatic furnished an unprecedented 110 volts directly to power lines, turning itself on and off automatically in response to the demand for electricity. This tremendous power output combined with rugged reliability and ease of operation to quickly make the Automatic a favorite in rural areas where utility power had not yet arrived. Aided by aggressive marketing and endorsements by the likes of Admiral Richard Byrd (who had taken several Kohler generators along on his first two expeditions to Antarctica in the 1920s and 1930s,) the company firmly established itself as a bold innovator in a growing marketplace. A continuing focus on bringing new products to an energy-hungry public continued to guide the companys direction. US entry into World War II marked Kohlers first foray into global power. Kohler generators were shipped to troops in every theater, supporting vital war efforts while serving as a bulwark against curtailed wartime demand for their plumbing goods. Not only were the generators good business, they proved the value of a diversified product base - a philosophy held by the company to this day. The post-war years proved a boom for the generator business, with the introduction of Kohler diesel generators and continuing development of ever-more powerful units throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Growth in these years was in part driven by the need for emergency standby power in hospitals, factories, government installations and other facilities that required an assured source of power - a new concept at that time. Again, Kohler prescience paid off. Forward to the mid-1980s, the company began to strengthen its distributor network and increase the size of its generators, moving beyond the magic 750 kW mark that moves a generator into the big leagues. Together with a renewed focus on meeting the emerging needs of new markets, Kohler generators were again on the map, spending the rest of the 1980s and the better part of the 1990s establishing its position. Today, Kohler has taken its rightful place on the leading edge of total solutions for residential, commercial and industrial standby/emergency power, distributed power, recreational power, rental, power for special events and more. And as the company sees demand for new and different kinds of power expanding to levels previously unseen, the commitment to innovative products, world-class engineering, responsive after-sale support and unmatched value is stronger than ever. Born of a breakthrough and defined by breakthroughs for eight decades. Kohler Power Systems continues to be the benchmark by which all others compare.

Kohler Uninterruptible Power is aAbout us leading provider of power protection product and service solutions including UPS, battery banks, switchgear, power conditioning equipment, software & ancillaries. Part of the Kohl......Kohler Uninterruptible Power is aAbout us leading provider of power protection product and service solutions including UPS, battery banks, switchgear, power conditioning equipment, software & ancillaries. Part of the Kohler Corporation’s Power Group, Kohler Uninterruptible Power has established an enviable reputation based on passion, quality, innovation, reliability and integrity for power protection technology, service excellence, complete customer satisfaction and confidence unmatched within the industry. Kohler Uninterruptible Power has a diverse customer base which includes the financial services, telecommunications, IT, retail, transport, government, power, oil, gas, water, education, medical, leisure and manufacturing industries. Our solutions have to address many different customer applications. With our broad range of technologically advanced power protection products and service solutions, Kohler Uninterruptible Power is best placed to meet the many different application needs and budgets required. As well as ensuring the integrity and reliability of our customer’s business systems, Kohler Uninterruptible Power also recognises the need to help our customers reduce their costs and improve their carbon footprint. Our solutions provide the innovation to uniquely deliver the combined benefits of highest availability, lowest carbon footprint and lowest total cost of ownership. With all these requirements, a key challenge for Kohler Uninterruptible Power is keeping pace with our customers needs. A key philosophy at Kohler Uninterruptible Power is that we listen to our customers, we understand what they need, we improve, we provide solutions. This means Kohler Uninterruptible Power continuously invests in product and system development, the talent of its employees, broadening its range of services and improving its service delivery. With all this in mind, Kohler Uninterruptible Power is able to perfectly satisfy the most demanding requirements of the most exacting customers.

Kolpak is the foodservice industry’s specified leader in the manufacture of custom walk-in coolers and freezers. Kolpaks product offering includes refrigeration systems, self-contained walk-ins and step-ins, refrigerate......Kolpak is the foodservice industry’s specified leader in the manufacture of custom walk-in coolers and freezers. Kolpaks product offering includes refrigeration systems, self-contained walk-ins and step-ins, refrigerated warehouses, pre-assembled walk-ins, and walk-in accessories. Brand names associated with the Kolpak name are: Kolpak R-Series, Polar-Pak, and Express by Kolpak. Manufacturing facility is located in Parsons, Tennessee. Founded in 1969, Kolpak was acquired by The Manitowoc Company in 1995.

KOMAX SYSTEMS, INC. is a mixing and systems engineering company. Static Mixer Applications include liquids, gases, slurries and particulates in both laminar and turbulent flow conditions. Unique triple action static mixin......KOMAX SYSTEMS, INC. is a mixing and systems engineering company. Static Mixer Applications include liquids, gases, slurries and particulates in both laminar and turbulent flow conditions. Unique triple action static mixing, which only KOMAX can provide, includes two-by-two division, cross-current mixing, and back mixing counter rotating vortices. This patented triple action mixing design enables KOMAX to manufacture and supply its static mixers and systems in virtually any material of construction and in any size.

Komfort Corp., a leading manufacturer of travel trailers and fifth wheels, is seeking professional sales personnel who are capable of being key contributors to the companys aggressive growth plan. The RV industry is a fu......Komfort Corp., a leading manufacturer of travel trailers and fifth wheels, is seeking professional sales personnel who are capable of being key contributors to the companys aggressive growth plan. The RV industry is a fun and rewarding growth industry with high earning potential (six figure) for sales professionals driven to master a product and sell its benefits. An entrepreneurial attitude and approach to planning and managing your own businesses growth is essential for success. Four year degree with three to five years successful outside sales preferred. Please submit your resume to Komfort Corp., PO Box 2515, Clackamas, OR 97015-2515 or e-mail it to Larry Smith, National Sales Manager @ lrsmith@komfortcorp.com. EOE/AA/MF/DV. Drug Free.

KOOLTRONIC, INC. was founded over 50 years ago to address the unique cooling needs of the emerging electronics, computer and telecommunication industries. Our Company engineered the development of the first air conditione......KOOLTRONIC, INC. was founded over 50 years ago to address the unique cooling needs of the emerging electronics, computer and telecommunication industries. Our Company engineered the development of the first air conditioners and heat exchangers for sealed enclosures, introduced in the early 1960s. Since then, KOOLTRONIC has evolved into the industry leader, specializing in the innovative design and production of forced ventilation and closed-loop cooling for various types of enclosures. KOOLTRONIC continues to lead today by applying cutting edge technology to the protection of sensitive electronic components. FACILITIES KOOLTRONIC’S 170,000 sq. ft. facility is a modern plant and office complex on 100 acres in Pennington, N. J. Our staff, including engineering, sales and manufacturing departments, works as a team to serve our customers’ needs. Computer-aided design and development keeps KOOLTRONIC on the leading edge of the cooling industry. The manufacturing department includes computerized fabrication of our products and their sheet metal components. Our facilities also contain on-site custom painting capabilities and testing laboratory, which are state-of-the-art. Having all of these functions under one roof leads to the efficiency and excellence KOOLTRONIC has become known for. As an additional service, we offer our automated powder painting system and our laboratory for our customers’ use. THE KOOLTRONIC ADVANTAGE KOOLTRONIC’S success is largely due to its focus on cutting edge technology. In the design department we use the same state-of-the-art software used by NASA, Boeing, Harley Davidson and the US Air Force. This software allows us to design every aspect of our products in an efficient, cost effective way while giving our customers the best quality in the industry. Since KOOLTRONIC fabricates its own sheet metal parts, we enjoy a level of self-sufficiency and control over the manufacturing process that is unique in the industry. CUSTOMER SUPPORT KOOLTRONIC employees are dedicated to total customer satisfaction. The experienced cooling specialists and design engineers at KOOLTRONIC are ready to answer any air moving question you may have. They can assist with model selection, placement, accessories and options, modification or custom-design to achieve the optimum solution for your application. In addition, they have access to KOOLTRONIC’S storehouse of previously-designed custom units, which frequently provide the ideal solution to a difficult cooling problem. If an in-stock item is indicated, a sample is available for a 30 day evaluation in your application, under your conditions, in order to validate the choice. MISSION: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT As a Company Mission we have undertaken a continuing effort to produce new and innovative products. At the same time we continue to improve upon existing product lines in order to anticipate and satisfy the changing needs of the many industries we serve. This brochure includes examples of products developed during the past few years. Research and Development is an ongoing process, with new products announced periodically. QUALITY ASSURANCE In order to assure stringent adherence to the highest quality standards, we employ the latest computer-controlled manufacturing practices and state-of-the-art Quality Control procedures. All technical and production employees are trained members of our Quality Assurance Team. Every unit is run and carefully tested to verify performance to specifications. We have achieved sole source and Certified Vendor status with a number of leading U.S. corporations. We are proud of our quality and on-time delivery records, which are unsurpassed. CUSTOM CAPABILITY KOOLTRONIC encourages you to call and discuss solutions to your heat dissipation problems. In most cases, a standard product or modification will provide the answer. If not, we can develop a unique design to meet your particular requirements. STOCKING PROGRAM Substantial inventories of popular models in every product category are in stock and ready to ship, within 24 hours when needed. We participate in Just-In-Time programs with numerous customers for standard units, as well as volume custom-designed products. KOOLTRONIC has the largest in-stock inventory in the industry.