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Kinedyne Continues to Revolutionize Cargo Control After 55 Years

Kinedyne evolved from a single facility in New Jersey to an international organization with employees and affiliates in the US, Canada, and Mexico. 

August 24, 2023
Kinedyne Continues to Revolutionize Cargo Control After 55 Years

 

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Kinedyne, a company that specializes in cargo control, is celebrating its 55th anniversary of providing high-quality solutions to various industries globally. The company has been committed to developing products that ensure the safe and secure transportation of goods since its establishment in 1968. 

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Over the years, Kinedyne has become a trusted partner for private fleets, retailers, trucking companies, military, government, and aerospace entities worldwide. With a team of specialized and innovative engineers, the company continues to manufacture top-quality products that advance the cargo securement industry. 

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Kinedyne's product line includes winches, straps, chains, and specialty engineered solutions for unique cargo applications. The company's commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving needs of the industry is unwavering, and they look forward to shaping the future of the industries they serve.

A Look Back at Kindeyne's History 

Kinedyne evolved from a single facility in New Jersey to an international organization with employees and affiliates in the US, Canada, and Mexico. 

"Kinedyne is proud to be called, The Cargo Control People!, and we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone anniversary," stated Dan Schlotterbeck, president of Kinedyne LLC. "Our successes over the past 55 years are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, present and past, as well as our commitment to providing innovative, quality products, and exceptional customer service. Kinedyne Mexico also celebrated their 28th anniversary earlier this year, highlighting our global ability to delight our customers by delivering high-quality solutions throughout the world."

Kinedyne's product line includes a wide range of cargo control solutions, such as winches, straps, and chains, as well as specialty engineered solutions for unique cargo applications and to optimize efficiencies in the movement of cargo. 

The company also offers custom solutions for those customers with specific needs. Under its Kinedyne Defend brand they produce heavy-duty durable solutions, with more than 350 active NSN/NAS products from cargo nets, to slings, general strap assemblies, specialized cargo securement straps, and more products designed specifically for military and government, aerospace, and maritime applications.

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As Kinedyne looks to the future, the company remains committed to innovation and meeting the evolving needs of the industry. 

"I look forward to how Kinedyne will shape the future of the many industries we serve, and I know the best is yet to come as we continue to find new, innovative ways to keep people safe by keeping cargo secure," stated Schlotterbeck.

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