Automotive Parts Manufacturers
Kay Manufacturing Co
602 E State St, Calumet City, IL 60409, United States
About Kay Manufacturing Co
Kay Manufacturing Co. is headquartered in Calumet City, Illinois, and operates a 120,000-square-foot production facility in St. Joseph, Michigan. The company does not publicly disclose its founding year, ownership structure, or the names of its founders. The company specializes in precision machined components, with a focus on drivetrain parts such as torque converters, impeller hubs, inner and outer races, turbine hubs, damper hubs, annulus rings, sun gears, planetary gears, power transfer units, wheel hubs, and camshaft end pieces. Its process capabilities include turning, drilling, milling, through and blind broaching, hobbing, shaping, rolling, grinding, induction hardening and tempering, furnace tempering, and rust prevention. The St. Joseph facility runs 24 hours a day and holds tolerances as tight as 3 microns. Kay serves customers in automotive, aerospace, power sports, agriculture, energy, and military sectors. The company describes collaborating with international clients and has sent engineering teams to customer facilities throughout the United States and Mexico to address quality, cost, and manufacturability issues. Case studies highlight work with a NASCAR team for changeover training and Kaizen workshops with OEMs to reduce waste and cost. Kay differentiates itself through lean, integrated one-piece-flow processes, a quality system built on Advance Product Quality Planning, and a culture of continuous improvement that has driven changeover times below ten minutes. The company emphasizes rapid response, citing a project where a dedicated automated work cell was designed, installed, and approved within twelve weeks. Engineers lead projects from quoting through full-scale production, and the firm promotes on-site customer support as part of its service model.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Inspection & quality
Assembly & services
Industries served
- automotive
- aerospace
- power sports
- agriculture
- energy
- military
Company details
- Location
- Calumet City, Illinois
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Tolerances
- 3 microns
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kay Manufacturing Co located?
Kay Manufacturing Co is located at 602 E State St, Calumet City, IL 60409, United States.
What does Kay Manufacturing Co do?
Kay Manufacturing Co is listed under Automotive Parts Manufacturers, and its listed capabilities and products include Turning, Drilling, Milling, Through Broaching, Blind Broaching and Hobbing.
What industries does Kay Manufacturing Co serve?
Kay Manufacturing Co lists automotive, aerospace, power sports, agriculture and energy among the industries it serves.
How do I request a quote from Kay Manufacturing Co?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Kay Manufacturing Co your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (708) 862-6800 and visit kaymfg.com.
What companies are similar to Kay Manufacturing Co?
Other Automotive Parts Manufacturers in Illinois listed on FirmsLedger include Drummond Industries Inc., United Pacific Corporation and AJ Manufacturing Co.