Kinetek is a global company with $410M in revenue and 3000 employees across 24 locations. It has leadership positions in elevator/escalator controls and motors, floor care components, and commercial food equipment. Kinetek has 16 business units that design and manufacture products like motors, gearboxes, controls and complete systems for applications such as elevators, floor cleaners, material handling equipment, and electric vehicles. It has manufacturing sites in the US, Italy, China, and Mexico and serves customers globally through technology-led solutions.

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Kinetek Profile

2. Kinetek – At-A-Glance
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2012 revenue: $410M
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16 business units across North America, Europe and Asia
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Market leadership position in targeted segments
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Focused on technology led solutions based growth
• Energy efficiency – residential and commercial products
• Green technologies – battery powered electric products,
alternative energy
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Global scope
• 3000 employees in 24 locations
• 250 technical degrees
• 40% in China, 12% in Mexico, 40% in US
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3. Kinetek – Business Units/Brands
Kinetek Brands
U.S.
Italy
China
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4. Kinetek – Business Unit Overview
U.S.
Elevator controls and complete elevator
packages for elevator contractors, OEMs
and educational/healthcare institutions
AC and DC motor systems for
elevator/escalator, floor care, hose reel
and commercial food equipment
Sub-fractional AC, DC, brushless motors
and gear motors for refrigeration, pellet
stove and commercial food equipment
Gear motors, transmissions
(traction drives) and gearing for the
floor care, medical/mobility
Special purpose, wound field DC and
low-voltage AC pump and traction
motors for battery operated vehicles.
High output DC motors for floor care,
hydraulic pump drive motors for
industrial lift, and traction drive motors
Membrane switch assemblies, graphic
panel overlays, shielding product, and
industrial/commercial labeling products
Custom motor control design for
material handling, floor care,
recreational vehicles and lift trucks
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China
Italy
AC and brushless DC motors and
pump motor packages for specialized
industrial and commercial markets
China producer of AC and DC motors,
brushless DC and general purpose
motors, gearboxes, and end products
Cable hoist and platform lift products for
the global building construction market
Chinese elevator control,
microprocessor board and complete
package manufacturer
Brushless motors and electronic systems
for industrial, defense and electric vehicle
applications
China manufacturer of shaft and
gearing for power tools, automotive,
and electric motors
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5. Kinetek – Key Product Categories
Elevator Control
Elevator Motors/Machines
Elevator & escalator controls
Complete elevator packages
Microprocessor boards
Monitoring & dispatching systems
Gearless AC & DC machines
Geared traction machines
AC and DC hoist motors
AC dry & submersible hydraulic motors
Motor Control Systems
Motors
AC controls, PMDC controls
Series & separately excited controls
Brushless DC controls
High frequency battery chargers
Electronic vehicle displays
Wheel motors
Transaxle drive systems
Right angle drives
Spiral bevels
Offset gear motors
Subfractional gear motors
Brushless motors
AC & DC drives
AC & DC pumps
Human Machine Interface
Membrane switch assemblies
Graphic panel overlays
Touch screens
EMI shielding products
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6. Kinetek – Products Powered
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7. Kinetek – Key Manufacturing Locations
China
Kinetek De Sheng (KDS)
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UNITED STATES
Manufacturer of AC and DC
motors, gearbox assemblies,
and other value-added
assemblies
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ISO 9000 Certified, 650,000 ft2
manufacturing facility located 2
hours from Hong Kong
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MEXICO
Zhongxiu Kinetek (ZXK)
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Mexico
Merkle-Korff De Mexico (SLP)
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High volume AC and DC appliance and
vending gear motors
Central Mexico location supports global
appliance companies transitioning to
Mexico: GE/Mabe, Maytag, Whirlpool, LG,
Samsung
Elevator controller
manufacturer produces
microprocessor elevator control
boards, and traction and
hydraulic elevator controls
Kinetek Jinghe (KJH)
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Leading Chinese shaft and
gearing manufacturer
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Customers include several multinational companies
Kinetek De Mexico (KDM)
Kinetek Motor Master (KMM)
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44,000 square foot facility opened
July 2008
Valmark and MCE share flexible
capacity facility
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10,000 sqm facility, GE-trained
motor team
Products include 44, 48, 56 frame
motors, gear and pump
subassemblies
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8. Major Markets

9. Major Markets – Elevator/Escalator
Elevators & Escalators
– Kinetek companies develop non-proprietary elevator
and escalator control systems that improve operating
efficiency and performance, and help customers
reduce operating and maintenance costs.
– Kinetek companies have supplied technologically
advanced elevator motors and controls for projects
including the Statue of Liberty and countless highprofile residential, commercial, and educational
buildings.
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ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT
555 CAPITAL MALL
Elevator controls & motors
Elevator door operators
Escalator controls & motors
Complete elevator packages
ESCALATOR CONTROLS & MOTORS
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10. Major Markets – Floor Care
Commercial Floor Care
– Components from Kinetek companies have been a
mainstay in commercial and industrial floor care
equipment for over four decades.
– Kinetek motors, gearboxes and other components
are designed to pass the rugged test of cleaning and
maintaining flooring types found in today’s
businesses and factories. These components can be
found in the following:
STICK MACHINES
• Floor scrubbers & polishers (riders & walk-behinds)
• Power sweepers
• OEM end products (carpet dryers & stick machines)
WALK-BEHIND SCRUBBERS
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11. Major Markets – Material Handling
Material Handling
– Kinetek companies keep all kinds of materials
moving. Kinetek provides AC and DC traction and
pump motors and control systems for lift truck and
pallet lift applications as well as complete overhead
hoist products.
FORK LIFTS
• Lift trucks
• Pallet lifts
• Cable hoists
PALLET LIFTS
CABLE HOISTS
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12. Major Markets – Food Equipment
Commercial Food Equipment
– Expertise started more than 50 years ago with
simple cup drop motors in soft drink machines
and inception of through-the-door ice dispensing
systems.
– Today, leading manufacturers count on Kinetek
for technically advanced solutions, superior
service and quality products in the following
areas:
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Refrigerated cases
Refrigerator ice crushers/dispensers
Walk-in coolers
Commercial dishwasher pumps
Convection ovens
Commercial mixers
Food processing
COMMERCIAL DISHWASHERS
CONVECTION OVENS
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13. Major Markets – Golf/Utility
Golf Car & Utility Vehicle
– AC and DC motors and controls from Kinetek
companies can be found in a variety of battery
powered applications.
– Kinetek companies help businesses meet higher
performance demands for the following:
GOLF CARS
• Golf cars and neighborhood electric vehicles
• Utility vehicles used in airports, mining, ATVs
• Electric boats
ELECTRIC BOATS
UTILITY VEHICLES
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14. Major Markets – Aerial Work Platforms
Aerial Work Platforms
– Kinetek companies help businesses meet higher
performance demands with AC & DC motors and
electronic controls for scissor lifts and lift trucks.
• Scissor lifts
• Man lifts
SCISSOR LIFTS
MAN LIFTS
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15. Kinetek Companies

16. Kinetek Companies – AMD
East Syracuse, New York, USA
– Designs and manufactures special purpose,
wound field DC and low-voltage AC pump and
traction motors for battery operated vehicles.
– Market-leading positions in golf and utility
vehicles and aerial work platforms. Also strong in
forklift and floor care (ride-on segment) markets.
AC TRACTION MOTORS
AC TRACTION CONTROLLER
Advanced Motors & Drives customers
DC TRACTION MOTORS
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17. Kinetek Companies – FIR Group
Casalmaggiore, Italy
– Designs and manufactures custom made AC and
brushless DC motors and pump motor packages for
highly specialized industrial and commercial markets.
– Strong market positions in European construction,
defense, and commercial appliances — including
commercial ovens and catering dishwashers.
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AC PUMP MOTORS
BRUSHLESS AC MOTORS
FIR Group Customers
CABLE HOISTS MOTORS
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18. Kinetek Companies – Imperial
Akron & Middleport, OH
– A large, custom manufacturer of special application
AC and DC motor systems (motors and drives;
motors and generators; motors and gearboxes).
– A market leader in the floor care, elevator/escalator,
and hose reel segments.
– Manufactures products in the US, and collaborates on
the design and engineering of products manufactured
for Imperial by Kinetek De Sheng (KDS) in China.
PM GEAR MOTORS
HOSE REEL DC MOTORS
Imperial Electric Customers
LARGE FRAME GEARLESS
AC ELEVATOR MACHINES
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19. Kinetek Companies – Scott DC
Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA
– Scott DC Power Products designs and
manufactures high output DC motors for the floor
care market, hydraulic pump drive motors for
industrial lift applications, and traction drive
motors.
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Scott DC Power Products Customers
OFF SET GEAR MOTORS
TRANSAXLE DRIVE SYSTEMS
HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE MOTORS
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20. Kinetek Companies – Euclid
Solon, OH, USA
– Develops custom engineered gear motors,
transmissions (traction drives) and gearing for the
floor care, medical/mobility and loose gearing
markets.
– Collaborates with Kinetek companies Imperial
Electric, Scott DC Power Products and Advanced
Motors & Drives to meet the needs of floor care
market customers with a wide range of distinct
products.
OFF SET GEAR MOTORS
TRANSAXLE DRIVES
Euclid Universal Customers
LOOSE GEARING
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21. Kinetek Companies – Kinetek Controls
Perry, Ohio, USA
– Innovative product design center devoted to the
development of custom engineered solutions for Kinetek
companies and customers.
– Engineering design team has developed premium motor
speed controllers and high frequency battery chargers for
specific applications including aerial work platform, floor
care, RVs, lift trucks, golf cars, and a variety of other
battery electric vehicles.
– Business model serves Kinetek’s Fractional/Integral
Motors group very well. Kinetek Controls provides design
and application engineering, while Kinetek companies
KDS, Advanced Motors & Drives, and the Imperial
Electric Group fulfill sales, marketing and customer
support.
AC TRACTION CONTROLLERS
HIGH FREQUENCY BATTERY
CHARGERS
DC PUMP MOTOR CONTROLLERS
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22. Kinetek Companies – MCE
Sacramento, California and New York City, NY, USA
– Founded in 1983, MCE is the world’s leading openarchitecture elevator controller manufacturer.
– From hydraulic and traction controls to complete
elevator packages, MCE provides an optimal solution
for any modernization or new construction project.
iCONTROL ELEVATOR CONTROL
W/iBOX PROCESSOR
MCE Customers
• Independent elevator contractors
• OEM elevator contractors
• Educational and healthcare institutions
FREEDOM COMPLETE ELEVATORS
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23. Kinetek Companies – Merkle-Korff
Elk Grove Village, IL and San Luis Potosi (SLP), Mexico
– Specializes in sub-fractional AC, DC, and brushless
motors and gearmotors, generally less than 1/10th
horsepower.
– Operates three modern manufacturing facilities in the
Midwestern United States and a high volume facility in
San Luis Potosi (SLP),
Mexico (accounting for 45% of M-K revenue).
AC GEAR MOTORS
Merkle-Korff Industries Customers
DC BRUSHLESS GEAR MOTORS &
CONTROLS
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24. Kinetek Companies – KDS
Shunde, China
– An ISO-certified manufacturer of AC and DC
motors, brushless DC motors, general purpose
motors, gearboxes and end products.
– Provides Kinetek companies in North America
and Europe with a low-cost, state-of-the-art
manufacturing base and access to China with a
significant marketing platform.
– Maintains a strong position in China — the
world’s largest and fastest growing market.
ESCALATOR MOTORS
GEARLESS AC MACHINES FOR
ELEVATORS
Kinetek De Sheng Customers
AC POWERPACKS: MOTOR & GEARBOX
FOR FLOOR CARE
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25. Kinetek Companies – VIS
Livermore, CA
– VIS is an ISO 9001/2000 certified industry leader in
the design and manufacture of sophisticated
membrane switch assemblies, graphic panel overlays,
shielding products and custom industrial and
commercial labeling products.
– VIS membrane switches are engineered custom
flexible circuits made from PTF using a variety of
conductive ink systems. Membrane switches have the
advantage of low inertia, sealablility, ultra low profile
and long life reliability.
MEMBRANE SWITCH, ELASTIKEY SWITCH
ASSEMBLIES, GRAPHIC OVERLAYS AND
COMPLIANCE LABELS
VIS customers
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26. Kinetek Summary
Capabilities
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Broad and deep technology base in motors, gearing and controls
Application knowledge and product test capability that allows
reliable products to be developed
Rapidly developing technical capability in China
Ability to package a system solution for our customers
13 design facilities and 300+ technical resources
Strong team approach to product development
Test facilities including dynos, noise analyzers, sound labs, elevator
test towers, life test equipment and other equipment
Long-term relationship with customers
Strong service and support
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