Who We Are

Kalida Manufacturing Inc. is a fast growing company that understands our associates are our best assets.

Leveraging the energy, talents and skills of our team we are able to come together and create exceptional automotive parts for global brands.

Serving the automotive industry for more than two decades, we are motivated by the pursuit of achieving perfection and continuous improvement. Beginning as a joint venture among three partners in February of 1996, in Kalida, OH, the facility’s footprint started out as a 97,000 sq. ft. plant. Thanks to a successful 25+ years the facility has undergone extensive expansion projects and now boasts an impressive 478,782 sq. ft. of innovative, cutting edge manufacturing excellence.

Our main operations include:

  • Robotic welding
  • Stamping
  • Subassembly of automotive frame components

Through our commitment to excellence and employing skilled, talented craftsmen we produce quality, cost-effective, reliable automobile parts earning us the honor of saying we have KMI parts in EVERY Honda vehicle manufactured in North America.

Our goal is to strive to be world class and create a culture of honor through mutual understanding, respect and trust.

Our Mission

“To safely produce and accurately deliver high quality parts at a competitive price while providing value for our shareholders, associates and the community.”

1996
Kalida Manufacturing Inc.

In October of 1996 Kalida Manufacturing was officially incorporated. 

October 1996
Ground Breaking
KMI GROUND BREAKING 1996

KMI breaks ground on a 147,586 sq.ft. facility in Kalida, Ohio

1996
First Production
1ST PRODUCTION 1996

Kalida Manufacturing completes their first round of production.

1997
1st Expansion
to include new Stamping press

KMI expands to include new Stamping press.

1998
Expansion
to include new Stamping press

1st parts from new Aida 400 ton Stamping Press. Increased building size to 185,643 sq.ft. Manpower at 105 associates.

2009
Expansion
2009 Building Expansion

Building expansion and installation of 2500 ton Aida Press. Increased building size to 306,482 sq.ft. Manpower at 282 associates.

2013
Expansion
2013 Expansion of KMI

Plant expansion increasing building size to 458,782 increased manpower to 416 associates.

2015
Expansion

Installation of 2nd 2500 ton Aida Press. Increasing building size to 478,782 sq ft.

2021
25th Anniversary

KMI celebrates 25 years in business.

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