NEWS | MINNESOTA
KITO CROSBY INVESTS IN PEERLESS BRANDED PRODUCTS USA K
ito Crosby has announced the completion of a major investment at its flagship manufacturing site of Peerless
branded products in Winona, Minnesota. Peerless is part of Kito Corporation’s
global network providing customers with access to overhead lifting, below-
the-hook and material handling, cargo control, hardware, marine and traction products.
The multi-year, multi-million-dollar,
project involved the design, installation, and startup of an advanced continuous plating system utilized in chain production, which uses a proprietary
coating to chains that prevents rust and corrosion.
Designed to further enhance product
quality and employee safety, the new plating system incorporates new features, such as automated monitoring and increased air handling systems. “This line was designed with our
customers and team members in mind,” said George Kosidowski, president, Peerless. “The investment will enhance our internal processes, which will improve our service levels to customers and scale our operations for increased demand.” The Winona plant, like all Kito Crosby
manufacturing facilities worldwide, is heavily vertically integrated, with Peerless chain manufactured in the United States from raw material to finished product onsite. Continuous plated chains are used
across multiple industries, including food processing, cargo control, trailer safety, and hardware. A special ribbon cutting ceremony was
Front row, from left to right: Jon Backes, President, Americas Lifting Hardware; Sam Cicinelli, IAMAW General VP – Midwest; Brian Bryant, IAMAW President; Jana Kirch, IAMAW Directing Business Representative, Lodge 66; Yoshio Kito, President - Japan & Asia Pacific; Robert Desel, CEO.
Back row, from left to right: Vinny Addeo, IAMAW – Chief of Staff to the International
President; Rick Mickschl, IAMAW Chief of Staff Midwest Territory; Jody Bennett, IAMAW Resident General Vice President; George Kosidowski, President, Peerless; Andrew Peltier, IAMAW Directing Business Representative District, Lodge 77.
held in July with Winona team members and Kito Crosby leaders, local dignitaries, and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) leadership. Continuous plated chains are used
across multiple industries, including food processing, cargo control, trailer safety, and hardware.
George Kosidowski, President, Peerless, officially kicks off the ribbon cutting ceremony with a group of Kito Crosby team members, local dignitaries,
and International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) leadership. 16 | September 2024 |
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Peerless chain, manufactured in Winona, MN.
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