Ken-tron is a national metal stamping and drawn wire company that was originally started in 1960, as Kentucky Electronics, to manufacture precision grid wire for receiving tubes. Metal stampings was added several years later with the concentration at that time on television gun parts. Since then, Ken-tron has diversified both product lines. Watch this highlight…
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OBKY Local Look – The Brew Bridge
The Brew Bridge is Owensboro’s first brewery in over 100 years! David Haynes and the rest of his teams entrepreneurial spirit and dedication brought our community locally brewed craft beer, along with the biggest patio in Owensboro! Watch this video to discover all of the activities they plan to provide for their customers to enjoy. …
OBKY Local Look – Hollison
The team at Hollison is extremely innovative and has continuously focused on developing and providing improved food safety sampling solutions since the inception of Hollison in 2005. This video describes the advancements of Hollison over the years, along with how they have adapted their equipment in response to COVID-19.
OBKY Local Look – Modern Welding Eighty-eight years in business and still growing strong!
Modern Welding Company, a family owned business, was founded in 1932 by Pete Barnard. Mr. Bernard started a small welding shop on 2nd street in downtown Owensboro, KY. From that, Modern Welding has evolved into a multi-location company. Today, Modern Welding Company has 9 steel tank and vessel fabrication subsidiaries located throughout the United States,…
OBKY Local Look – Glenmore Distillery
The Glenmore Distillery prides itself as one of the largest and most modern bottling facility in the country and continues to be a sizable employeer in Owensboro, Kentucky. Currently, The Glenmore Distillery has about 440 employees which include both full-time and part-time positions. This video features The Glenmore Distillery, located in Owensboro, KY for just…
OBKY Local Look – Southern Star
Southern Star is a leading transporter of natural gas to America’s heartland, with approximately 5,800 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline in the Midwest and Mid-Continent regions of the United States. This video features Southern Star with headquarter operations in Owensboro, Kentucky.
OBKY Local Look – Toyotetsu MidAmerica (TTMA)
This video features Toyotetsu, also known as TTMA, which is a stamping and welding automotive facility.
OBKY Local Look – OMICO Plastics Inc
OMICO Plastics has spent more than 50 years in Owensboro, KY creating blow molded plastic products for various industries such as automotive, toy and appliance manufacturers.
