Ken Forging Inc
Fasteners
Company Overview and History
Ken Forging, Inc. is a prominent American manufacturer specializing in drop-forged industrial hardware. Founded in 1970 by Richard A. Kovach in Cleveland, Ohio, the company initially operated as Ken Tool & Forge, focusing on tool and die services. Over two decades, it evolved significantly, relocating to Jefferson, Ohio, and shifting its primary emphasis to the forging of fasteners. This strategic pivot led to its current identity, with eyebolts becoming its flagship product. The company has grown substantially from its humble beginnings in a 20'x20' garage to a sprawling 500,000 square-foot facility spread across 21 acres, employing over 140 individuals.
Products and Manufacturing Capabilities
Ken Forging offers a comprehensive range of forged products, primarily manufactured from carbon steel, stainless steel (304, 316), and alloy steels (8620, 4140). Their extensive product catalog includes various patterns of eyebolts (plain, shoulder, long shank, fine thread, galvanized, zinc plated), nut eyebolts, safety swivel hoist rings, and a wide array of turnbuckle components (assemblies, bodies, and fittings such as eyes, jaws, and stubs). The company also produces D-rings, clips, C-clamps, finger clamps, goose neck clamps, pad eyes, and rod ends. Many products adhere to rigorous industry standards like ASME B18.15, ASTM A489, ASTM A668, ASTM A153, ASTM A193, and ASTM F1145, often featuring specific tensile strengths, threading specifications (e.g., UNC-2A, UNF-2A, ISO Coarse Thread-6g), and finishes like self-colored, passivated, electropolished, black oxide, or hot-dip galvanized. Ken Forging prides itself on its custom manufacturing capabilities, performing most processes in-house for quick turnaround times.
Commitment to Quality and Service
The company operates with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, emphasizing 'Service is our strength. Quality is our commitment.' This dedication is reflected in its operational practices, which include competitive pricing with quantity discounts, EDI compatible capabilities, inventory stocking, and consolidation programs. Ken Forging provides special packaging and barcoding services and ensures full traceability for all products through specific lot numbers and certifications at every manufacturing level. Its knowledgeable staff, many with extensive industry experience and cross-training, contribute to a high level of customer support. The company also highlights its ability to handle orders of any size with no minimum order requirement.
