In Episode 168, Molly is joined by Kevin Koch, CEO of Koch Enterprises, Inc., who gives an inside look at running a family-owned business that has successfully served customers for 150 years! Kevin shares his story, starting from his early days in school and working jobs such as paperboy and lifeguard. He talks about how he was never overtly asked to join the family business, and always planned to “spread his wings” after college. Kevin talks…
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Koch Enterprises is pleased to announce that Robert L. Koch II, Chairman of Koch Enterprises, Inc., has been named to Indiana Business Journal’s Inaugural 250 Most Influential in Indiana. According to the IBJ, the Indiana 250 is intended to recognize the most impactful leaders throughout the state who have been involved across many sectors of their communities to serve their state and make Indiana a better place to…
Koch Enterprises, Inc. is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Amprod Holdings, LLC (“Amprod”) headquartered in Strafford, MO.Amprod was founded in 2002 and employs approximately 300 Team Members. Amprod designs and manufactures specialized equipment for various end markets including telecommunications and food and metal processing.Amprod will be structured as a subsidiary business under Koch…
SWC, a leading critical communications integrator, announces the acquisition of ACT, a security and technology provider in Middle Tennessee, a familiar market to the SWC brand.The purchase will extend SWC’s services within the company’s Middle Tennessee market, including the addition of 58 team members employed by ACT.“SWC continues to prioritize the acquisition of companies that provide adjacent technologies and…
Koch Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Koch Enterprises, Inc., announced today it has acquired Lathrop Trotter, a Cincinnati, Ohio based company, who since1922, has been providing niche products such as boilers, combined heat and power systems and power/utility solutions to customers in the institutional, industrial/process, and power generation markets. Lathrop Trotter will remain a trusted brand in the applied/industrial…
Brake Supply is pleased to announce that it has completed the asset purchase of Perfection Hydraulics. For over 40 years, Perfection has been recognized as a leading independent manufacturer and rebuilder of hydraulic pumps and cylinders. Located in Evansville, IN, the company continues serving the needs of many major customers in the areas of mining, heavy equipment OEMs, government, steel mills and a variety of major industrial partners…
CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS INTEGRATOR, SWC, PURCHASES ALL SYSTEMS AND EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINT TO THE KANSAS AND MISSOURI MARKETSSouth Western Communications, SWC, a leading critical communications integrator, announces the acquisition of All Systems, an integrated communications technology, advanced life-safety, and security company specializing in Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Houses of Worship.The purchase will expand SWC's footprint to…
The health aspects of IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) have grown in value considerably as health-conscious homeowners understand the need for healthier air. Surpassing the traditional air filter, homeowners now look for system add-ons to protect their home against unwanted pathogens, bacteria, odors, and more. With the help of innovative products, HVAC dealers can provide homeowners multiple solutions within a wide price…
Koch Foundation, Inc. has announced the winners of the Robert L. Koch, Mary L. Koch and Louis J. Koch Scholarship Awards. This year the foundation awarded three scholarships, each in the amount of $16,000 to cover four years of attendance at an accredited college or university.There were 14 applicants, and all of the applicants were women. The breakdown of applicants by company is the following: Audubon Metals -1, Brake Supply –2…