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Advanced Manufacturer Invests in New Facility in Albany, Missouri

  • November 03, 2021

KAK Industry, LLC, an advanced manufacturer of metal components, announced plans to invest in a new manufacturing facility in Albany, Missouri. The new facility represents more than $7 million in capital investment, and is expected to create 30 new jobs in the region.

“Our state’s skilled workforce and friendly business climate continues to create opportunities statewide for manufacturers like KAK Industry,” said Missouri Governor Mike Parson. “KAK Industry’s expansion in Albany displays the strength of our manufacturing sector and will create dozens of good–paying jobs in rural Northwest Missouri. We’re proud KAK chose to grow right here in Missouri and look forward to its continued success.”

The new facility will help KAK Industry meet increasing demand for custom-made firearms parts by doubling the volume of production and eliminating several raw material suppliers.

“Having grown up in Missouri, KAK Industry’s owner, Kurt Kosman, has always had a love for the ‘Show Me’ State and a very ‘Show Me’ attitude in his business,” said Joel Edwards, Plant Manager for KAK Industry. “After a decade building KAK Industry in Oxnard, California, Kurt is excited to expand KAK and continue its growth in Missouri. We look forward to becoming more involved with the community of Northwest Missouri and plan to provide well-paying jobs with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment. We aim to make KAK Industry one of the most technologically advanced manufacturing facilities in the area.”

Headquartered in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, KAK Industry currently operates a testing facility in Albany and a manufacturing campus in Oxnard, California. The company manufactures more than six million firearms components annually, supplies many major manufacturers, and sells directly to customers. KAK Industry also supplies small arms components and other troop support components to the U.S. government.

“We are thrilled to welcome KAK Industry to Albany,” said Mackenzie Manring, Economic Development Director for the City of Albany. “The company’s investment in our community and commitment to providing quality jobs is proof that Northwest Missouri is a region with endless potential.”

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