Joe Keller-Extraordinary Businessman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keller Chemicals in Greenville, SCKel Chemicals, the company he founded in 1972, manufactures a countless number of wet and dry chemical blends for the textile, paper and industrial industries. Kel Chemicals also does custom toll manufacturing for companies across the country. In addition, Keller fielded a NASCAR Busch Series entry for his son, Jason, who went on to become of the most successful drivers in the history of the division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be a success in either industry – chemical manufacturing or racing – Keller acknowledges the fact that it is imperative to be as competitive as possible in the marketplace. It\u2019s a business philosophy that he incorporates into everyday life at Kel Chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you get just a little bit behind on any of your technology, you fall behind so quickly,\u201d Keller admits. \u201cYou have to be quality conscious. You have to stay competitive in what you\u2019re doing. You\u2019ve got to keep your product in line from a price standpoint too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf any of those get out of proportions – technology, quality, competitiveness – then there\u2019s somebody next door who will take your business. If someone has a better product in the market than you do at a lower price, then you\u2019re out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The emphasis at Kel Chemicals is on providing wet and dry blended chemicals to a wide range of companies. It\u2019s a process that has worked well for more than three decades now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re a smaller operation that can custom fill the needs of many different levels, \u201c Keller says. \u201cWe fit a lot of people\u2019s needs, being a small company. We can do it a whole lot cheaper, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another key facet at Kel Chemicals is its employees. A good many of them have been with the company one, two, and even three decades or more.Keller is loyal to the people who work for him, and they to him. As a result, there\u2019s stability at the company\u2019s Greenville, South Carolina plant at this undeniable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI listen to any and all of the people who work here,\u201d Keller says. \u201cThey\u2019re all treated equal. I don;t care what position they\u2019re in, whether they\u2019re driving a truck or sweeping the floor. They\u2019re equal to me. They\u2019re important to me. I just try to look out for their needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking out for the needs of his employees and his customers is one of the key factors in the stability of Kel Chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From the Track to the Business World, Jason Keller Works for Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Jason Keller at Track. Jason Keller is one of the most successful drivers in the history of the NASCAR Busch Series, and he brings that same level of consistent performance to his family owned, Greenville, South Carolina based, Kel Chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 400 career starts in the Busch Series, Keller has 10 wins and 80 top-five finishes. He has won more money than any other competitor in the history of the division. with purses topping the $10 million mark. Only one other driver- Tommy Houston, with 417 – has more starts on the circuit than Keller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twice, Keller has finished second in the championship battle. He\u2019s been in the top 10 of the final standings nine times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been very passionate about the Busch Series for a long time,\u201d Keller admits. \u201cThe Busch Series has been my home for a long time. I just hope my next 400 starts are going to be as good and competitive as my first 400.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kel Chemicals was founded by Joe Keller, Jason\u2019s father, in 1972 and it\u2019s been family owned and operated ever since. The company manufactures a countless number of wet and dry chemical blends for companies around the country. While working with his father and still concentrating on his racing career, Jason Keller sees several similarities between the business and the sporting worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c Racing is a very competitive business, and the manufacturing business is very competitive,\u201d Keller says. \u201cYou have to hold a very high standard in both. My dad has always held to those high standards. He\u2019s always been very, very conscience of making sure the product is made as it\u2019s supposed to be made, in the quality it is supposed to be made.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kel Chemicals has also stayed up-to-date with industry trends and emerging markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s most definitely important,\u201d Keller continues. \u201cIn order for Kel Chemicals to survive as long as it has, we\u2019ve had to diversify into other markets. We\u2019ve had to be able to go into different markets and different areas and stay up with the changing environment. My dad has been able to have the vision to move into other markets.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Joe Keller-Extraordinary Businessman Keller Chemicals in Greenville, SCKel Chemicals, the company he founded in 1972, manufactures a countless number of wet and dry chemical blends for the textile, paper and industrial industries. Kel Chemicals also does custom toll manufacturing for companies across the country. In addition, Keller fielded a NASCAR Busch Series entry for his … <\/p>\n
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