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Franklin County is blessed with a strong base of diversified industries.  Its access to I-35, K-68 and U.S. 59 Highways as well as the BNSF Railroad makes it extremely attractive for distribution of products throughout the U.S.A.  Our proximity to the Kansas City Metro Area , our workforce and our inexpensive land we have all the elements necessary to attract and retain industry. This fact is illustrated by the investment of Wal*Mart and American Eagle Outfitters in construction of large distribution centers. American Eagle Outfitters, a major retailer of clothing goods for youth, has over one million square foot under roof in the Northeast Ottawa Industrial Park.  American Eagle Outfitters currently employs over 700. The Wal*Mart Distribution Center with 1.3 million square feet under roof was built in 1995 and is the largest employer in Franklin County with 1,500 employees. Kalmar/Ottawa Industries, the world's largest builder of yard tractors for import/export facilities has expanded its product line to include forklift tractors employs 300. Kennel-Aire, the second largest pet carrier builder and distributor in the world currently occupies two facilities totaling 141,000 square foot and employs 100.  Midwest Cabinet a commercial cabinet builder employs 150 and serves  customers coast to coast as well as Mexico, Canada and Puerto Rico.  Chucky Cheese, Applebee's and Cabela's are a few of their clients.  Schuff Steel, a steel fabricator with a resume that includes some of the largest steel projects in the U.S. employs 175.  The Washington D.C. Convention Center, the Pittsburg Steelers Stadium, the Kansas City Stars new press and distribution center and the Sprint Center in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri are a few of their recent productions. 

 

Tour of Kennel-Aire
Tour of Loma Vista Nursery
Networking before lunch and discussion.
Dr. John Wong, Wichita State University talks about the outlook for the local economy

 

OTTAWA/FRANKLIN COUNTY KANSAS

MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, DISTRIBUTION AND INDUSTRIAL FIRMS

 

 

Accel Pak, Inc.

315 W Wilson

Ottawa KS 66067               (10 employees)

785-242-4994

Gene Beauchamp, Owner

Brad Butler, Director of Operations

Design and manufacture packaging equipment.

 

American Eagle Outfitters

1529 Davis Rd

Ottawa KS 66067               (700 employees)

785-229-7900

Lance Sanders, Manager

Distribution Center for retail clothing

 

Builder’s Choice Concrete

745 N. Locust, PO Box 106

Ottawa KS 66067               (4 employees)

785-242-1045

Craig Hinderliter, Manager

Ready mixed concrete.

 

Buildex, Inc.

2526 Hwy 59

Ottawa KS 66067               (6 employees)

785-242-2177

Dennis Woolman, President

Manufacturers of light weight aggregate from expanded raw shale for decorative rock, concrete and construction purposes.

 

Cargotec Solutions LLC

415 E Dundee

Ottawa KS 66067               (275 employees)

785-242-2200

Mike Manning, Country Manager

Manufacturer of yard, terminal and port tractors

 

Central Fiber

4814 Fiber Lane

Wellsville KS 66092           (40 employees)

785-883-4600

Mike Mustain, Plant Manager

Cellulose insulation.

 

Clarcor/Air Technologies Inc.

1612 Davis Rd.

Ottawa KS 66067               (40 employees)

785-242-1811

Glen M. Jones, Operations Manager

Manufacturer of filtration products for HVAC systems & media for collection of over spray paint.

 

COF Training Services

1516 Davis Ave.

Ottawa KS 66067               (84 employees)

785-242-5035

Dan Andrews, Executive Director

Assembly and packaging.

 

Dodson Aviation

2110 Montana Rd

Ottawa KS 66067               (9 employees)

785-242-4000

Bob Dodson, Owner

Aircraft.

 

Dodson International Parts, Inc.

2155 Vermont Rd

Rantoul KS 66079              (45 employees)

785-878-4000 or 1-800-255-0034

JR Dodson, President

Aircraft parts dealer.

 

Ernest & Spencer Custom Coating

1510 N Davis Rd

Ottawa KS 66067               (13 employees)

785-242-8538

Kay Clark, General Manager

Custom powder coating.

 

Fashion Inc.

1019 North Street

Ottawa KS 66067               (50 employees)

785-242-8111

Lonnie King, President

Manufacturer of gas station/convenience store canopies, awnings, architectural roofing.

 

Fast Fabricators, Inc.

1534 N Industrial Ave

Ottawa KS 66067               (17 employees)

785-242-6284 or 1-800-950-8525

John Williamson, General Manager

Fabricates and paints iron ductile pipe

 

Hasty Awards

1015 Enterprise Rd

Ottawa KS 66067               (70 employees)

785-242-5297 or 1-800-448-7714

Steven Hasty, President

Produces trophies, plaques and awards.

 

Heartland Wall Panels

2202 E Wilson

Ottawa KS 66067               (6 employees)

785-242-7775

Kevin Anderton, President

Prefabricated wall panels.

 

Hunt-Martin Materials, LLC

2807 Sand Creek Rd

Ottawa KS 66067               (28 employees)

785-242-3232

Bob Davidson, Sales Representative

Ag lime, concrete rock, base rock, sealing chips and other crushed stone.

 

Image Plus

1544 S Main

Ottawa KS 66067               (12 employees)

785-242-4280

Tully Fowler, Owner/President

Manufacturer of signs, large format printing

 

Kennel-Aire LLC

1550 North Street

Ottawa KS 66067                   (55 employees)

Chester Beavers, Vice President/COO

Manufacturer of wire mesh & plastic pet carriers & containment products sold to pet supply wholesalers and retailers.

 

Killough Construction, Inc.

3633 Hwy 59, PO Box 810

Ottawa KS 66067                    (30 employees)

785-242-1500

John Killough, President

Road Construction.

 

Loma Vista Nursery

1107 East 23rd Street

Ottawa KS 66067                    (100 seasonal employees)

785-242-8530

Art Follett, General Manager

Grower and wholesale supplier of trees and shrubs.

 

MAC Fasteners, Inc.

110 E Enterprise Street

Ottawa KS 66067           (44 employees)

785-242-8812

Bob MacDonald, President

Manufacturer of fasteners for aerospace industries

 

 

Midwest Cabinet Company, Inc.

1674 Industrial Ave.

Ottawa KS 66067               (104 employees)

785-242-8181

Robert Howell, CEO

Produces cabinets, counter tops and booths for restaurants, also custom items.

 

National Sign Company

1415 Industrial Avenue, PO Box 25

Ottawa KS 66067               (9 employees)

785-242-4111

Laurie Miller, Office Manager

Traffic signs, street signs and barricades.

 

Ottawa Co-op Association

302 N Main, PO Box 680

Ottawa KS 66067               (61 employees)

785-242-5170

Adrian Derousseau, General Manager

Feed, seed fertilizer, grain and animal health products, farm supplies.

 

Ottawa Ready Mix Concrete/Penny’s Concrete

2598 Hwy 59

Ottawa KS 66067               (6 employees)

785-242-5214

Rob Genge, Marketing Representative

Rock, sand, small decorative rocks, ready mix concrete and trucking services.

 

Positive Impressions

106 S Main

Ottawa KS 66067               (8 employees)

785-242-6440

Mark Ingles, Manager

Custom screen printing and embroidery.

 

RML Inc., Premier Powder Coating

221 West 17th Street

Ottawa KS 66067               (15 employees)

785-242-3955

Louis McLain, President

Custom powder coating.

 

Sensor 1

202 Main Street

Princeton KS 66078           (10 employees)

785-937-4385

Ralph Cassone, Owner

Manufacturer of agricultural electronic equipment and supplies.

 

Schuff Steel

2001 Davis Ave

Ottawa KS 66067               (124 employees)

785-242-6068

Steve Bones, Plant Manager

Structural steel for high rise buildings.

 

Stage Pro

3196 K68 Hwy

Ottawa KS 66067               (14 employees)

785-242-0444

Jack Young, Office Manager

Manufacturer of stages, sound & lighting equipment for special events and concerts and event services.

 

Thompson Concrete Company, Inc.

1519 S Hickory

Ottawa KS 66067               (7 employees)

785-242-2277

John Thompson, President

Concrete.

 

Wal-Mart Distribution Center

3300 K68 Hwy

Ottawa KS 66067               (750-800 employees)

785-242-4555

Ted Rideout, General Manager

Wal-Mart merchandise Distribution Center.

 

Water Systems Engineering, Inc.

3201 Labette Terrace, PO Box 670

Ottawa KS 66067               (13 employees)

785-242-6166

Mike Schnieders, President

Water Testing Laboratory

 

Universal Sign & Display, LLC

1535 N Industrial Ave, PO Box 888

Ottawa KS 66067               (10 employees)

785-242-6137 or 888-913-SIGN

Paul Winter, Operations Manager

Interior/exterior signs, displays, counters, commercial cabinetry, illuminated canopies, vehicle graphics.

 

 

 

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