Entries by Koda Enterprises Group

KODA Enterprises Group Through its Holding Company, Water-Land, LLC, Acquires Load Rite Trailers, LLC, a Leading Supplier of Specialty Trailers and Aftermarket Components to the Marine Industry

February 1, 2022 in /by

Waltham, MA – February 1, 2022 For Immediate Release KODA Enterprises Group announced today the acquisition of Load Rite Trailers, LLC, through its existing wholly owned holding company Water-Land, LLC, owner of Continental Trailers (Water-Land Manufacturing & Supply). The acquisition of Load Rite is highly strategic, expanding Water-Land’s marine trailer manufacturing and distribution capabilities across […]

Cincinnati Business Courier Announces KLW as Finalist for the 2015 Innovation & Technology Awards

March 13, 2015 in /by

By Nikki Kingery, Projects Editor- Cincinnati Business Courier The Cincinnati Business Courier announced the finalists today for its fifth annual Innovation & Technology Awards. The awards recognize businesses and individuals that have helped fuel the region’s economy through new ideas and approaches. Categories were expanded this year from five to 10. The 42 finalists are: […]

KLW Plastics Introduces New Line of Lightweight, Sustainable Packaging Solutions

December 9, 2014 in /by

UN Approved Containers Reduce Environmental Impact Monroe, OH KLW Plastics, a leading manufacturer of 3.5 – 7 gallon tight-head containers, is proud to announce a new line of lightweight, sustainable packaging solutions. The E-Tainer® line of products focuses on source reduction, increased use of post-consumer resin (PCR), multi-layer manufacturing technology, and combined hybrid technology through […]

KLW Plastics Inc. Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification

October 1, 2014 in /by

Certification for quality management includes all manufacturing facilities.   Monroe, Ohio –  KLW Plastics Inc., a manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, has received ISO 9001:2008 certification. This certification confirms that KLW Plastics has met the requirements of the ISO standard for its Quality Management System across all of its manufacturing facilities. To achieve certification as an […]

Koda Celebrates 25 Years in Business

September 11, 2014 in /by

The Koda team assembled at their new corporate headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts for a cocktail party on September 11, 2014. The cocktail party hosted by CEO Bill Karol and his wife Sinesia was a celebration of 25 years in business. Approximately 50 guests were in attendance,  many of Koda’s “Corporate Bonds” were there to share in the accomplishment. So […]

KLW Plastics Announces Expansion of Monroe, Ohio Manufacturing Plant

November 19, 2013 in /by

KLW Plastics announced today that it will expand its Monroe, Ohio facility. The 25,000 sq. ft. expansion is designed to accommodate additional office, manufacturing and warehouse needs. “We are highly committed to continual improvement of our value proposition” said Scott Dowrey, President and CEO of KLW Plastics. “This expansion will allow us to improve service […]

KLW Plastics Announces Guy Shipley Joins Sales and Development Team

November 1, 2013 in /by

KLW Plastics announced today that Mr. Guy Shipley has joined the company as Sales and Market Development Professional. Guy brings many years of experience and success in the plastic container industry, most recently as Dispensing Solutions Sales Manager for Kols Containers. “We are excited to find someone of Guy’s caliber to strengthen the sales and […]

KLW Plastics Announces a New President

June 18, 2013 in /by

KLW Plastics announced today that Mr. Scott Dowrey has joined the company as President and CEO. Scott brings many years of experience and success in the packaging industry to KLW most recently as President of Storopak, North America. “We were fortunate to find someone of Scott’s caliber to lead KLW as the company continues its […]

Frank Bergonzi Joins Koda Distribution Group as President and Chief Executive Officer

August 10, 2012 in /by

Koda Distribution Group (“Koda”), a portfolio company of Audax Group, today announced the appointment of Frank Bergonzi as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2012. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, Koda is a distributor of specialty chemicals for paints and coatings, personal care, dyes, lubricants, construction, sealants and adhesives applications. Robert Spadoni, Koda’s Chief […]

KODA Enterprises Group Announces Opening of Third Facility for its KLW Plastics, Inc. Operation

April 17, 2012 in /by

KLW Plastics announced its third production facility is scheduled to open in Atlanta,GA in July 2012. Atlanta was selected due to its proximity to a large current and prospective customer base as well as to geographically broaden KLW’s U.S. footprint. KLW’s president, Mike Legeza, commented that “Atlanta allows KLW to serve a broader reach of […]