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KCARC provides areas of manufacturing in specialty pallets and mil spec crating used for munitions or industrial boxes and crates. Crating can include CNC routed holes or dunnage, heat treated, and preservative dipped when required.
Specific services provided are specialty pallets – industrial, munitions, boxes and crates.
Wood Capabilities:
Twin Table CNC Routers
Vertical and Horizontal Drills
Registered Heat Treat Mark
Specialty Wood Crating
KCARC was founded in 1972 and garment manufacturing began in 1987. The plant produces light to medium weight mil spec clothing, safety wear, straps/webbing, pouches, and gear. KCARC utilizes Accumark software and CNC cutting for consistent, high quality and efficient cutting.
Government contracting with apparel and gear, PPE for automotive industry and metal smelting, commercial contract sewing apparel and gear.
Our customer base covers many major markets including commercial mil spec crating, apparel manufacturing and government procurement. Having worked successfully in these markets, with some of the most challenging quality requirements faced by industry, KCARC offers exemplary services and value to our customers and employees.
KCARC manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certified.
Cutting Edge Equipment:
KCARC had a successful ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion, renovation, and renaming of KCARC Plant 1 to the KCARC Coonrod Production Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This special event honored Jerry Coonrod, a KCARC board member for over 55 years, whose dedication and leadership helped shape the organization into what it is today. We also celebrate the contributions of his son, Mark, who was an inspiration to the growth of KCARC. This was an exciting milestone and will continue KCARC’s legacy of growth and community impact.
President of KCARC, Nash Dunn explained, “In 1969 members of the Knox county community came together to write the articles of incorporation for KCARC to dedicate themselves to building a supportive community for individuals and families with special needs. This building dedication is so significant for the organization, as it is allowing us to thank one of the families that help create and support KCARC for 55 years. We simply wouldn’t be here without the Coonrod family.”
Dunn continued on to say, “This opportunity provides KCARC the ability to continue to be one of the largest employers in the county and helps keep Knox County on the map as a source for high-quality goods and services."
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