Customer Stories

Explore success stories from customers of all sizes and industries.

Dolese transforms Safety and Compliance with KPA Flex

Client Profile Dolese is an employee-owned construction materials company based in Oklahoma, with operations in Oklahoma and Texas, employing about 1100 people. Specializing in aggregate and sand facilities, Dolese also operates over 400 DOT vehicles in their ready-mix operations. Challenge Dolese’s journey toward improved safety and compliance was marked by several critical challenges: Dolese relied…

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Major Industrial Electrical Contractor Reduces On-the-Job Injuries by 50% with KPA

Client Profile Boise-based Quality Electric, Inc., is the largest electrical contractor in Idaho. It specializes in a variety of construction sectors, including Commercial, Industrial, Technology, Transportation, Government, Service, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. The company was founded in 1962 and today has more than 531 employees, operating across Idaho and Oregon. Challenge Company Outgrows a Limited Multiple-Platform…

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Automation Plus Mobile Capabilities Equals Savings for 3S

Client Profile 3S Services is founded on the three key pillars: safety, service, and satisfaction One of America’s fastest-growing EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractors, 3S Services offers an unwavering commitment to safety. This commitment is evident in its daily implementation of established policies, procedures, audits, and its 3S behavior-based safety program. Managers communicate expectations with…

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Rappahannock Electrical Cooperative Enforces Safety Accountability with KPA

Client Profile A Large Member-Owned Electric Utility in Virginia Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is a member-owned utility that provides electric service to connections in 22 Virginia counties, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the tidal waters of Chesapeake Bay. It is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the country, with 450 employees–250 of whom…

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GE Johnson Digitizes Safety Program with KPA Flex

Client Profile Putting Safety First in Diverse Construction Projects Above all else, GE Johnson’s objective is to send their employees home to their loved ones safe and healthy each day. The 630-person Colorado-based construction company approaches large and small projects with equal expertise and passion. GE Johnson’s portfolio ranges from performing arts centers to office…

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KPA Helps Chesapeake Energy Streamline Safety and Track EHS Goals

Client Profile A Commitment to EHS Excellence in the Oil and Gas Industry Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Chesapeake Energy Corporation is committed to safely answering the call for affordable, reliable, lower-carbon energy. The 1,300-person oil-and-gas company operates more than 15,000 oil wells across the United States. Their goal is to achieve net-zero direct GHG emissions…

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Dramatic Improvement in Safety Performance for Gas Manufacturer

Client Profile A family and teammate-owned business in North Carolina American Welding & Gas, Inc. (AWG), a family and teammate-owned business, is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. The company manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty, and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. They operate over 90 retail locations and 18 gas-fill plants in 20…

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Dealership Protects Reputation and Saves Thousands with KPA

Client Profile Family-owned Business is a Fixture on the L.A. Automotive Scene The LAcarGUY family of dealerships has been a Los Angeles-area fixture since its first location opened in Santa Monica in 1964. Today, the third-generation family business includes 13 award-winning dealerships throughout Los Angeles, with more locations on the horizon. Challenge A Heavily Regulated…

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Churchill Downs Racetrack Reduces Incidents and Saves Big

Client Profile Home to the World-Famous Kentucky Derby Known as the home of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks since 1875, Churchill Downs Racetrack conducts thoroughbred horse racing in Louisville, KY. The racetrack occupies 147 acres, and its barns house more than 1,400 horses each year. The company also owns and operates multiple gaming…

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KPA Flex Offers Configurability for Start-up Alterra Energy

Client Profile Driving Sustainability in the Advanced Recycling Industry Since 2009, Alterra Energy has been driven by passion and innovation, converting plastic destined for landfills into new materials through Advanced Recycling. The company’s process transforms previously non-usable plastics into valuable new synthetic crude oil. Alterra has more than doubled its staff in the past year…

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KPA Flex Helps Cannabis Grower Keep Workforce Safe and Compliant

Client Profile One of the country’s largest vertically integrated cannabis companies, PharmaCann provides safe, reliable, top-quality cannabis products. The growing enterprise is currently licensed in six states to grow, process, and/or dispense medical cannabis products for adult and pediatric patients, as well as for responsible adult use. PharmaCann’s investment in people, practices, and infrastructure helps…

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KPA Propels Monterey Fuel Company into the EHS Stratosphere

Client Profile A Busy Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) Handles All Flights for Monterey Regional Airport Monterey Fuel Company exclusively handles aircraft fueling and ground services at Monterey Regional Airport in California, with 46 employees across 2 locations. For private charter passengers, they provide planeside concierge services, coordinating hotel, ground transportation, catering, and more. Located near the…

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"Astronomical Reduction" in Downtime for Burleson Sand Mine

Client Profile A Complex Sand Mining Operation Based in Central Texas Burleson Sand & Gravel offers businesses and individuals sand, gravel, stone, and concrete materials to landscaping and industrial customers. Their primary focus is supplying sand for fracking operations to oil and gas clients in central and south Texas. The company (a subsidiary of Chesapeake…

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Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Reduces Costs and Injuries with KPA Flex

Client Profile Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery, a waste management operation in Concord, CA, serves customers, communities, and the environment responsibly, by optimizing the use of discarded materials. With a long-standing history as a family business, they face modern challenges in maintaining safety and compliance. Challenge When it came to developing an ideal safety culture, the…

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Sheet Metal Business Reduces Injuries by Modernizing Its Systems

Client Profile Four C’s Looks to Solidify and Grow Its Market-Leading Position in California’s Central Valley Family-owned Four C’s, founded in 1980, focuses on mechanical sheet metal, roofing, re-roofing projects, and HVAC and ductwork in the private and commercial sectors. In 2011, sheet metal fabrication was moved to sister company Advanced Metal Works, and Four…

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Large Manufacturer Saves Money and Increases Productivity

Client Profile Large Equipment Manufacturing is Key in Western Pneumatic’s Portfolio Western Pneumatics provides wood handling solutions for the wood products industry, with a focus on large machinery. The 37-year-old company operates in North America and overseas, encompassing engineering, fabrication, and installation groups. Western has shop locations in Eugene, OR, and Ruston, LA, with 280,000…

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KPA Flex Yields Big Efficiency Gains for ReCreate’s EHS Program

Client Profile Founded in 2005, Re-Create Companies is an award-winning Arizona-based masonry construction contractor. Their projects range from large commercial and municipal complexes—such as retail centers, schools, medical plazas, and hotels—to private residences. Challenge Paper-Based EHS System Reducing Efficiency When Safety Manager Joe Remblance joined in fall 2022, he found a company still using paper…

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Hylant Provides Client Value with KPA's Risk Management Center

Client Profile Family-owned Business Delivers Strategic Risk Management Services Hylant is the 11th-largest privately held insurance brokerage in the U.S. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, the company offers risk services for businesses across virtually all industries. The 86-year-old family-owned business will soon welcome the first fourth-generation family member to its C-suite. Challenge Finding the Ideal Risk…

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Electrical Contractor Taps KPA Flex to Create a Robust Safety Program

Client Profile With a legacy of over 60 years of service and growth, UEC holdings is the parent company of United Electric–a leading industrial, commercial, and power distribution company in Kentucky and Ohio–as well as Best Mechanical. The company provides services to respected household names, such as Ford, LG&E, Lubrizol, Chevron, and General Electric. …

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Scalable, Comprehensive Solution for Growing Auto Dealership Group

Client Profile Automotive Dealership Group Achieves Rapid Growth Foundation Automotive is a fast-growing international group of automotive dealerships with three stores in Canada and 34 US stores across Texas, Colorado, North Dakota, and Tennessee. The company achieves rapid growth through well-planned auto dealership acquisitions across North America. Challenge Integrating New Dealerships Efficiently While Reducing Exposure…

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In a Crowded Market, Leavitt Group Sees KPA As a Key Differentiator

Client Profile Since its inception, the Utah-based insurance brokerage has bucked industry trends by prioritizing client relationships over top-down sales numbers. Now, with approximately $280mm in revenue and over 150 locations in 23 states, the firm is the 12th largest privately-held property and casualty brokerage in the nation. The secret to that success lies in…

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Charps LLC Drives Regional Expansion While Downsizing Expenses

Client Profile Beginning as a small Midwest pipeline construction company, Charps, LLC has grown steadily into a best-in-class provider of large-scale pipe construction, installation, and maintenance services. Today, Charps teams extend their expertise to worksites nationwide, but rapid growth within a cyclical market presented a challenge: How do you efficiently preserve a best-in-class safety culture…

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With KPA, Dick Hannah Creates a People-Focused Safety Culture

Client Profile “Believe in Nice.” At Dick Hannah, those three words are more than a tagline. For over 70 years, this family-owned auto group has proven that believing in nice is a winning business strategy, maintaining steady growth while competitors struggle with constant change and high turnover. Challenge Siloed HR and EHS programs create workforce…

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With KPA, Courtesy Stops Small Issues from Becoming Big Liabilities

Client Profile For more than 60 years, Courtesy Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram has maintained successful dealerships in California and Arizona by emphasizing the human factor. “We’re really in the people business,” says General Manager Jack Grimley. “With all the research consumers do, they’re still looking for the dealer they feel comfortable with.” Challenge Siloed departments,…

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15-years with KPA Helps Beck Automotive Group Avoid Major Accidents

Client Profile Beck Automotive Group is a family-owned group of five auto dealerships in Florida that started with a single location in the 1980s. Today, the business encompasses a wholesale parts store, a stand-alone repair facility, a car wash, and a collision center, managed by approximately 340 employees. Challenge The addition of repair, car wash,…

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Kia of Stockton, a Lithia Motors Dealership, Relies on KPA to Avoid Bad Days

Client Profile Kia of Stockton is more than your average local auto dealership. The Northern California auto retailer’s commitment to quality and service has earned it more than 50 5-star reviews from satisfied customers—both those buying cars and those receiving maintenance. Then there’s the dealership’s sterling safety and compliance record. When a single incident can…

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Profitability and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand at Kelly BMW

Client Profile Kelly BMW is local, family owned business serving the Columbus, Ohio area for over 40 years. At Kelly, they are committed not only to customer satisfaction, but also to the safety of their 65 employees. Kelly BMW brought KPA on board over 15 years ago, using their Vera Suite platform to manage safety…

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Optimizing Compliance for a Large, Multi-Location Automotive Dealership

Client Profile A major automotive dealership group, employing over 1,000 people and serving thousands of customers annually, faced mounting challenges in staying compliant with California’s ever-evolving automotive regulations. The high-turnover nature of the industry made it difficult to efficiently onboard new employees into compliance processes, and reliance on the corporate legal team for day-to-day compliance…

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KPA Helps RV Dealership Grow with HR, Safety, Sales & Finance Solutions

Client Profile Going strong and growing after more than 50 years in business Campers Inn RV is one of the largest family owned and operated RV dealerships in the United States. The company started in New England in 1966 and today operates more than 30 locations across 19 states, with more than 700 employees. …

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Beltway International, Celebrates 10 Years of EHS Excellence with KPA

Client Profile An Eight-Location Truck Dealership with Steadfast Dedication to Safety Established in 1982, Beltway International, LLC is a truck dealership with eight locations in Maryland. They offer a wide selection of new and used heavy-duty and light-duty truck inventory, including International, Jerr-Dan, Kalmar Ottawa, and more. They offer sales, parts, and leasing and renting…

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How a Full-Service Auto Dealership Reduced Compliance Costs and Risks with KPA

Client Profile A family-owned and operated full-service automotive dealership has been a regional leader for over 80 years. With 340 employees, the dealership offers a diverse range of services, including vehicle sales, leasing, rentals, body shop services, general repairs, and commercial vehicle sales through a major automotive brand. Despite its success, the dealership faced mounting…

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Government Facilities Contractor Selects KPA Flex for User-Friendly Training and SDS Management

Client Profile A long-established U.S. government facilities contractor is dedicated to optimizing federal agency operations by seamlessly coordinating people, facilities, technologies, and resources. Specializing in facilities and maintenance, construction security, and program support, the company provides a wide range of services, including electrical design, environmental compliance, and engineering support for various government agencies across the…

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KPA's Flex EHS Contractor Management Software Provides a Gap-Free Compliance System

Client Profile Paradigm Controls of Texas supplies power and motor control systems, adjustable speed drives, electric motors, and project management for North America’s oil & gas and power generation industries. By handling the intricate details of system implementation, they enable their clients to focus on core operations. Challenges On-the-Job Incident Urges an Updated Contractor Management…

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