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SPOTLIGHT ON: KEN-BAR MANUFACTURING

Ken-Bar Manufacturing began as a backyard industry building trampolines in 1975. With Kenneth Alexander as owner and president and Randy Wilson as CEO, Ken-Bar Manufacturing has now grown to become the third largest manufacturer of go-karts in the nation, with several international accounts.

THEY ARE GROWING AGAIN!
Ken-Bar has recently purchased and relocated to a 146,000 square foot facility at the Duckhead apparel plant in Baldwin, Georgia. They also have 23 acres used for on-site kart testing.

At the new facilities, Ken-Bar will build 33,000 go-karts this year. Ken-Bar manufactures seventeen models of go-karts. From 3.5 horse power single-seaters to larger models that compete with the ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) market. With 80-100 employees they are able to build approximately 1,000 go-karts of a particular model before moving on to building the next model. This ensures on time product delivery especially at Christmas which is the busiest time of year.

Ken-Bar’s top-of-the-line kart, the 11 hp, runs about 30 mph on ATV tires that should take the driver through any sand pit or up any hill.

Ken-Bar karts have names like "Sand Dog", "Salute to America", "Scorpion", " "Dirt Dog" , and "The Rebel". Utility vehicles are the newest models that they manufacture. These models include the D-13, with a 13 hp engine, 5 speed transmission and reverse. They also have the D-17 with a 17 hp engine, hydrostatic drive, high and low range and locking differential. These vehicles have numerous uses including gardening, hunting, property transportation and many more.

Innovations and safety are a part of the Ken-bar manufacturing process. All of the karts built at Ken-Bar have brush bars. At Ken-Bar safety is their top priority!

Because go-kart riders come in all sizes, Ken-Bar is leading the industry with a first -- adjustable seats.

Besides selling go-karts in the United States, they also ship karts to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, England, Norway and Canada.

On August 21, 2000 Ken-Bar marked its 25th year in business. Old fashioned hard work and determination have made it possible and at a good time. In recent years the demand for go-karts has grown immensely. Their business has grown along with it by 40 percent each year.

PRODUCTS
Karts and mini-bikes for a variety of uses ranging from recreation to heavy duty work models with 500lb. load capacities and everything in between. Ken-Bar offers standard features such as electric starts on utility vehicles, powder paint, seat belts, adjustable seats, foam covered brush bars, engines by Tecumseh, clutches by Comet, transmissions by Tecumseh, 3.5HP - 13HP. Ken-Bar manufacturers karts in sizes for children & adults. See our categories below to find the kart that's right for you

For more information, call Ken-Bar for the dealer nearest you!
1-800-241-3557

They can also be contacted by e-mail at: kenbar@alltel.net

Contact info: Ken-Bar Manufacturing, 834 Airport Road, Baldwin, GA 30511, telephone: 706-778-2963, fax: 706-776-2339.

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