K.A.K.

Name

K.A.K.

Legal name

KAK LLC

Website

https://kakllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K.A.K. LLC is a founder-owned warehousing and distribution firm in South Bend, Indiana, operating a 355,000 sq. ft. Foreign Trade Zone facility with rail and truck access, serving manufacturing, import/export, and food storage clients across the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehousing and Distribution Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Hub / National Hub Distribution Centers (Multi-node Network Hubs) (TLALAEAN)

Keywords

• Warehouse distribution services
• Contract warehousing
• Foreign trade zone logistics
• Import export services
• Industrial storage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

South Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Warehousing and Storage Services: Contract and public warehouse storage services providing flexible storage solutions including food storage, commodity storage, and climate-controlled space. Services are tailored to meet each customer's specific needs.
2. Distribution and Logistics Services: Distribution operations with logistical management for supply chain support, ensuring on-time delivery and product condition maintenance. Includes import and export services worldwide.
3. Value-Added Services: Additional services including labeling, packaging, crating, assembly work, preparation for shipping containers, and custom pallet/crate building.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

K.A.K. LLC operates a public and contract warehouse and distribution hub in South Bend, Indiana, offering over 355,000 sq. ft. of storage under one connected and secure roof. The company provides warehousing, packaging, crating, distribution, logistics management, import/export services through a Foreign Trade Zone, and value-added services such as labeling, custom pallet/crate building, and assembly work for businesses.

Product overview

K.A.K. LLC operates as a single unified warehousing and distribution platform offering approximately 355,000 square feet of storage space under one roof. The core offering is the K.A.K. Warehouse, which is complemented by three integrated service modules: Storage Services (which includes flexible options for food, commodity, and climate-controlled storage), Distribution Services (providing logistics management and import/export capabilities through their Foreign Trade Zone status), and Additional Value-Added Services (encompassing labeling, packaging, crating, and specialized handling). All services are delivered by management with over 60 years of combined experience in warehousing, import, export, packing, and logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K.A.K. Warehouse A public and contract warehouse and distribution hub located in South Bend, Indiana since 1994, offering over 355,000 sq. ft. of storage space in one connected building with capabilities including heavy lifts up to 15,000 lbs, 25 truck dock doors, and rail access via Norfolk Southern. Tailored to meet each customer's specific needs for packaging, storing, and/or distribution of goods.
• Storage Services Over 350,000 sq ft of flexible storage space under a single roof, including food storage, commodity storage, and climate-controlled options with value-added services for special handling. Serves businesses with unique storage needs requiring temperature control, food-grade conditions, or commodity handling.
• Distribution Services Consistent and reliable supply chain support with expertise in shipping operations and logistics management. Operates a Foreign Trade Zone for import and export needs, ensuring products arrive on-time and in the same condition as they arrived. Serves businesses requiring supply chain distribution and import/export handling.
• Value-Added Warehousing Services Includes labeling, packaging, crating, assembly work, preparation for shipping containers, custom pallet and crate building, climate-controlled commercial office space, heated storage, logistical management, and import/export services worldwide. Designed for businesses requiring specialized handling and value-added processing alongside standard warehousing.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Norfolk SoutherncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorfolk Southern provides direct railroad access to K.A.K.'s warehouse facility through Conrail rail siding. This partnership enables efficient rail transportation for import, export, and domestic shipping needs.
• International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)minorOthersK.A.K. LLC is a member of IWLA, the leading trade association for the contract warehousing and logistics industry, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and best practices.
• ConrailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConrail rail siding provides direct railroad access to the K.A.K. warehouse facility, facilitating efficient rail-based transportation and logistics operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is a global contract logistics provider with extensive North American warehousing and dedicated distribution capabilities, including FTZ expertise and value-added services that directly overlap with K.A.K.'s offerings for large enterprise customers.
• RXO: RXO is a North American truck brokerage and supply-chain services provider with growing contract logistics capabilities that overlap with K.A.K.'s distribution and supply chain support services.
• Hub Group: Hub Group is a publicly-traded, Midwest-headquartered intermodal and logistics services provider that, like K.A.K., combines rail-accessible warehousing with domestic and international distribution. While far larger and multimodal in scope, it is the most directly comparable regional competitor for K.A.K.'s cross-border and intermodal-adjacent customers.
• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: Ryder provides dedicated warehousing, contract logistics, and value-added services across North America, including rail-served facilities and manufacturing-focused distribution comparable to K.A.K.'s industrial customer work.
• NFI Industries: NFI is a family-owned, North American contract warehousing and transportation provider offering dedicated and shared warehousing, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions across manufacturing, retail, and food segments. It overlaps with K.A.K. on contract warehousing, value-added services, and Midwest industrial customer types.
• GXO Logistics: GXO is the largest pure-play contract logistics provider in North America, operating warehousing, distribution, and reverse logistics for major B2B and B2C customers. Although national in scale, it is the closest large-incumbent analog to K.A.K.'s contract-warehousing and distribution model and a primary competitor for inbound regional RFPs.
• XPO Logistics: XPO operates a North American contract logistics and freight transportation business with dedicated warehousing and value-added services, comparable in service mix to K.A.K. and competing in many of the same Midwest industrial verticals.

Direct peers

• Verst Logistics: Verst is a privately held, Midwest-based contract logistics and warehousing provider with multi-site distribution, transportation, and value-added services comparable to K.A.K.'s offering, including food and industrial customer segments.
• RW Logistics: RW Logistics is a Midwest-focused 3PL offering public and contract warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment services across Illinois, Indiana, and surrounding states. It directly overlaps with K.A.K. on regional warehousing, truck-dock operations, and Midwest industrial customer concentration.
• Spot Inc. Spot Inc. operates additional Indiana warehouse locations that K.A.K.'s website explicitly cross-references via spotonwh.com, indicating an affiliated or closely related regional warehousing network serving similar Midwest industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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