What Kason Industries does

Kason Industries, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer founded in 1926 and headquartered in Newnan, Georgia, that produces commercial hardware and accessories for refrigeration, foodservice, and industrial applications. The company offers approximately 30 product categories spanning latches, locks, handles, hinges, casters, drawer systems, lighting, plumbing components, refrigeration thermometers, drawer and shelving hardware, panel fasteners, grease filters, vinyl curtains, and truck body hardware. Notable proprietary products include the patented 0488 Series Walk-In Inside Release (US Patent No. 11,193,311), the 0058E Safeguard Security Latch with integrated UL-certified electronic strike accepting card readers, and the 0057 SecureGuard Locking Latch with automatic locking and freeze-resistant internals. Core engineering focuses on heavy-duty mechanical and electromechanical hardware engineered for extreme temperature ranges (rated -40°F to 150°F) and demanding commercial foodservice environments, manufactured under ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 (automotive quality) certifications at the company's Georgia facility.

The company's business model is sales-led B2B with quote-based pricing, distributing through direct account management, catalog-based ordering, and online resources including a Spanish-language catalog. Kason serves three primary customer segments: (1) commercial equipment OEMs producing refrigeration, cooking, warming, and foodservice installations; (2) fabrication shops and replacement parts distributors for walk-in coolers, freezers, and commercial kitchen equipment; and (3) secondary transportation/industrial customers including truck body manufacturers and industrial enclosure fabricators. The horizontal segmentation approach treats these as distinct end-use markets rather than industry verticals. The company operates a sub-brand called Greenguard by Kason, suggesting some product-line specialization, and maintains a "Genuine Kason" anti-counterfeiting initiative, indicating meaningful brand-equity concerns in its core hardware lines.

Revenue mechanics rely on one-time component sales through OEM supply contracts, fabrication shop relationships, and replacement-parts distribution rather than subscription or licensing models. Pricing is opaque and quote-based, consistent with B2B industrial component sales. Geographic reach is implicitly global based on the Spanish catalog, though no specific international revenue or operating geographies are disclosed. The company has 251–500 employees, has remained privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership or M&A activity, and shows no evidence of material capital structure changes, indicating a stable, mature operating posture rather than an aggressive expansion phase.

Name

Kason Industries

Legal name

Kason Industries, Inc.

Website

https://kasonind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kason Industries is a US-based manufacturer of commercial hardware and accessories serving OEM, fabrication, and replacement markets for refrigeration, foodservice, and industrial applications. Founded 1926 in Georgia, the company offers ~30 product categories under ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Hardware for Foodservice and Refrigeration

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial hardware manufacturing
• Refrigeration hardware components
• Walk-in cooler latches
• Foodservice equipment parts
• Truck body hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Newnan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Hardware Components: Manufacture and sale of commercial hardware and accessories including latches, locks, handles, hinges, casters, drawer systems, lighting, and specialized hardware for walk-in coolers, freezers, ice makers, cooking equipment, and industrial enclosures. Revenue generated through OEM supply contracts, fabrication shops, and replacement parts distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kason Industries manufactures and sells commercial hardware and accessories — including latches, locks, handles, hinges, casters, drawer systems, lighting, plumbing, refrigeration thermometers, and specialized hardware — for OEM manufacturers, fabrication shops, and replacement markets serving commercial coolers, freezers, ice makers, cooking and warming equipment, refrigerated cabinets, foodservice kitchen installations, ware-washing machines, industrial enclosures, and truck body applications.

Product overview

Kason Industries is a manufacturer of commercial hardware and accessories serving OEM, fabrication, and replacement application markets. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of approximately 30 product categories including latches and locks (with specific models like 0488 Series Walk-In Inside Release, 0058E Safeguard with Electronic Strike, and 0057 SecureGuard Locking Latch), cabinet and cafeteria accessories, refrigeration components, stainless steel hardware, industrial enclosure hardware, lighting, and vinyl curtains. Their products serve commercial coolers, freezers, ice makers, cooking and warming equipment, refrigerated cabinets, foodservice kitchen installations, ware-washing machines, foam insulated panels, industrial enclosures, material handling, truck body doors, and cold stores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 0488 Series Walk-In Inside Release Push bar inside release mechanism for walk-in coolers and freezers with stainless steel and aluminum construction, large hands-free contact area, temperature range -40F to 150F (-40C to 65C), accommodates left- and right-handed doors. Protected under US Patent No. 11,193,311.
• 0058E Safeguard Security Latch with Electronic Flush Strike Heavy duty security latch with integrated UL Certified high-security electronic strike accepting card readers, featuring tamper-resistant overlapping cover and Fail Safe / Fail Secure configurable operation for walk-in cooler and freezer applications.
• 0057 SecureGuard Locking Latch Heavy duty automatic-locking latch system with brass pin-type lock cylinder and freeze-resistant internal components, available in rim cylinder and removable core cylinder lock models for walk-in cooler and freezer doors.
• Latches & Locks Comprehensive line of commercial latches and locks organized into cabinet and cafeteria, reach-in, truck body, and walk-in categories for OEM equipment manufacturers.
• Cabinet & Cafeteria Accessories Hardware accessories designed for commercial cabinet and cafeteria installations used by foodservice OEMs.
• Casters & Caster Legs Casters and caster legs for commercial equipment mobility applications.
• Custom Hardware Custom hardware solutions for specialized commercial applications.
• Door Closers Commercial door closers for walk-in cooler/freezer and other commercial applications.
• Drawers & Hardware Drawers and related hardware components for commercial foodservice and refrigeration equipment.
• Electrical Accessories Electrical hardware accessories used in commercial equipment installations.
• Equipment Legs Equipment legs for commercial kitchen and foodservice installations.
• Evaporator Pans Evaporator pans for commercial refrigeration systems.
• Grease Filters and Hood Accessories Grease filters and accessories for commercial kitchen ventilation hoods.
• Greenguard by Kason Greenguard-branded commercial hardware products for OEM applications.
• Handles Handles for commercial equipment and cabinet applications.
• Hinges Commercial hinges for doors and panels in foodservice and refrigeration equipment.
• Industrial Enclosure Hardware Hardware for industrial enclosures and electrical cabinets.
• Lighting Lighting solutions for commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment.
• Oven Hardware Hardware components for commercial cooking and warming equipment.
• Plumbing Plumbing hardware for commercial foodservice and refrigeration applications.
• Pressure Relief Ports Pressure relief ports and ventilators for refrigeration and walk-in applications.
• Refrigeration Thermometers Thermometers for commercial refrigeration temperature monitoring.
• Shelving Hardware Hardware for commercial shelving installations.
• Sliding Door Systems Sliding door systems for commercial refrigeration and foodservice applications.
• Stainless Steel Hardware Stainless steel hardware products for corrosion-resistant commercial applications.
• Truck Body Hardware Hardware for commercial truck body doors and enclosures used in step van and transportation applications.
• Vinyl Curtains & Doors Vinyl curtains and strip curtains for commercial temperature separation in walk-in coolers, freezers, and foodservice installations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Anthony International: Designs and manufactures commercial glass door systems and reach-in cooler/freezer doors for grocery and convenience retail. Overlaps with Kason's walk-in and reach-in latching and hardware product lines serving the same OEM customers.
• Franklin Machine Products (FMP): Distributes and manufactures replacement parts, hardware, and accessories for commercial foodservice and refrigeration equipment. Highly comparable as a B2B supplier of OEM and aftermarket components to the same end customers Kason serves.
• Kairak: Specializes in commercial refrigeration door hardware and locking solutions for walk-in coolers and freezers. Directly competitive with Kason's walk-in latch, lock, and inside-release product categories.
• TMI International: Manufactures PVC strip curtains, air curtains, and commercial refrigeration door systems including hardware. Directly comparable in walk-in cooler/freezer door components and flexible door systems for cold storage and foodservice.
• InterMetro Industries: Manufactures commercial storage, shelving, and material handling solutions for foodservice and healthcare. Comparable in the shelving hardware, casters, and structural component categories Kason serves.
• Component Hardware Group: Manufactures commercial hardware and accessories for foodservice, refrigeration, and OEM applications, with a comparable product range including latches, hinges, handles, and casters. Direct overlap with Kason's foodservice and walk-in cooler hardware lines.
• Southco: Global manufacturer of engineered access hardware — latches, hinges, locks, and fasteners — for industrial enclosures, transportation, and equipment applications. Closest functional analog for Kason's industrial enclosure and truck body hardware lines.

Others

• Bally Refrigerated Boxes: Manufactures prefabricated walk-in coolers and freezers, a major customer for Kason's walk-in hardware. Included as a customer-side adjacent player, not a direct hardware competitor.
• Master-Bilt: Manufactures commercial refrigeration equipment including walk-ins, reach-ins, and ice machines. Customer-side adjacent player whose OEM hardware specs drive Kason's walk-in component demand.
• Nor-Lake: Manufactures walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration systems for foodservice and scientific markets. Sourced as a customer-side adjacent player that purchases latches, handles, and door hardware from suppliers like Kason.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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