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OUR SUCCESS STORIES

When the leading direct marketer of safety and industrial supplies in North America needed a supplier to source components, assemble and drop ship more than 250 different product kits for distribution and sale across the country, KANDU stepped in to get the job done. In addition to sourcing and assembly, KANDU also conducted pricing research, purchasing and inventory management. The finished products included emergency drum repair, bonding and grounding cables, respirator and environmental quality analysis kits. As a result of stellar efforts, KANDU was recognized by this customer as a “Top One Hundred Supplier.”

A global market leader in hydraulically controlled snowplow assemblies was seeking an alternative resource that could provide reliable purchase and inventory of key product components, as well as accurate assembly, and deliver on time to a central manufacturing location. KANDU engineered and built custom machines that accelerated the assembly process and now successfully supplies the customer’s manufacturing facilities with critical on-time delivery of components.

For more than two decades, KANDU has been alleviating the burden of a national manufacturer of residential playsets and recreational systems during periods of peak seasonal demand. KANDU’s flexible workforce assembles and packages parts used by consumers to build products at home including instruction manuals, nuts, bolts and screws. What started as a single kit in 2001 has grown to more than 40, which range from small sub-assembly kits to kits weighing 250 pounds.

“Partnering with KANDU allows us to focus on our core capabilities while delivering flexible packaging solutions for our customers.”

— Jason W, President, IKI Manufacturing

“KANDU’s flexible workforce is ideal for the seasonal needs of our business.”

— Tim R., Playstar

When a national manufacturer sought a safe and cost-effective process to wash their warehouse part bins, they turned to KANDU to create an efficient and time-saving cleaning system. Today, KANDU cleans thousands of their bins per year.

A national manufacturer of aluminum wheel rims for the automotive industry sought an alternative resource to clean their custom molded, reusable shipping trays — critical for ensuring the rims don’t get scratched in transit. KANDU exceeded the customer’s expectations by designing an automated cleaning system that provides more finished product to the customer at a lower cost. KANDU staff also coordinated the pick-up and delivery of the trays, which saved the client time spent on managing the transport process.

When a leading multinational manufacturer of consumer food products sought a contractor that could repackage and expedite orders with short lead times, they turned to the nimble workforce at KANDU. Thanks to KANDU’s warehouse capacity, large shrink wrap capabilities, business processes and inventory management systems, the customer could respond quickly to custom orders of pre-packaged, multi-pack display cases sold to major retailers across the US. This business transformation earned KANDU the customer’s top supplier award for nine years running.

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Today is World Down Syndrome Day. World Down Syndrome Day is on 3/21 every year. It is a global awareness day with the goal to help people better understand and support those with Down syndrome.

Check out KANDU client Jimmy wearing his 321 shirt to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
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The date being the 21st day of the 3rd month was chosen to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. You can learn more here: https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/about-wdsd

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A heartfelt thank you to Kennon and everyone at Matthias Academy for warmly welcoming members of KANDU’s management team during our tour this week. Building connections and fostering friendships with organizations like Mathias Academy enables us to exchange ideas and collaborate on ways to ...enhance our industry as a whole.

A huge thank you to Raising Cane's for hosting a fundraiser in support of KANDU! 💙 Because of their generosity (and all of YOU who stopped by for a bite on Tuesday), 15% of the night’s proceeds will go toward supporting our mission. We’re so grateful for Raising Cane's and ...community partners who believe in making a difference! 🙌

Big shoutout to the School District of Milton Wisconsin Middle School Unity Team for inviting Livin and Learnin' and Minds in Motion clients to cheer on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Wheelchair Basketball team! 🏀 Our clients had an amazing time at the event, and we're so ...grateful to be included in this awesome experience! 💙