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KEES is honored to support our nation’s military by providing custom-engineered solutions that enhance safety and improve air quality at essential bases and installations. From security grates to ventilation systems, our products meet the unique demands of military sites across the United States and the globe, helping create secure and functional environments for those who protect our country.
Pressure Relief Doors 101
Safeguard Your HVAC Systems
October 16, 2024
access-doors-panels In HVAC systems, maintaining ductwork integrity is essential for both performance and safety. One critical component in this effort is the pressure relief door—a specialized device designed to prevent potentially catastrophic damage from excessive pressure buildup. Let's explore this important product in more detail.
Facing A Unique Request? Think of KEES!
KEES Meets Unique Needs with Custom Manufacturing
September 11, 2024
roof-weather-hoods Imagine you're reviewing plans or specs for a contractor, and you come across something unusual—something that's outside the norm or a custom size that's not covered by standard options. It's not uncommon for items like these to appear in plans, specs, or details and when they do, finding the right solution can be a challenge. But that's where KEES comes in.
Stainless Steel & KEES: A Match Made in HVAC Heaven
August 14, 2024
stainless-steel-grds At KEES, quality and precision are at the heart of our craftsmanship. Our expertise in working with stainless steel is unmatched, ensuring that every product we create meets the highest standards of excellence.
KEES Celebrates American Manufacturing
June 26, 2024
kees-news At KEES, our commitment to American manufacturing runs deep. For nearly 50 years, we have proudly produced all HVAC and architectural sheet metal products in Elkhart Lake, WI. Our roots are grounded in old-world craftsmanship and a meticulous Midwestern work ethic, ensuring every product we create meets the highest standards of quality.
KEES Creates Custom HVAC Solutions for Notable Projects Across the U.S.
June 12, 2024
case-studies decorative-grilles industrial-ventilation drop-box-diffuser gym-heavy-duty-grilles As a leader in manufacturing custom HVAC and architectural solutions, KEES is repeatedly selected for notable projects across the United States. From restoring historic museums to expanding manufacturing facilities, KEES is the trusted choice for high-quality, tailored products. Let's take a closer look at some recent projects including Churchill Downs Racetrack.
Elevating Air Distribution
The KEES Advantage in Drop Box Diffusers
May 29, 2024
drop-box-diffuser case-studies At KEES, we don't just make drop box diffusers; we set the industry standard for excellence. Every day we craft drop boxes in myriad shapes, sizes, and materials, and distribute them all across the United States. We are experts in crafting solutions that elevate performance, durability, and efficiency. Here are five compelling reasons why KEES is your ultimate destination for drop box diffusers:
Air Distribution in Secure Environments
6 Essential Designing and Ordering Tips
May 2, 2024
security-grds-grates As the industry's leading manufacturer of risk-resistant HVAC products, KEES offers the most comprehensive line of security grilles, diffusers, and grates. With extensive experience across a wide range of low-, medium-, and high-risk applications, we are uniquely positioned to meet your security needs.
Here are six key tips from our experts to consider before selecting security air distribution products:
New Product Finishes Brochure Available
UPDATED BROCHURE SHOWCASES EXTENSIVE PRODUCT FINISH CHOICES
February 6, 2024
kees-news We've given our product finishes brochure a makeover to showcase our diverse range of painted, polished, anodized, and oxidized finishes.
New Homepage Unveiled
REDESIGN OFFERS ENHANCED EXPERIENCE
January 19, 2024
kees-news KEES is thrilled to unveil our newly designed homepage, reflecting our commitment to outstanding design, efficiency, and customer service.
2023 KEES Year In Review
A Letter From President/CEO Bob Norman
December 13, 2023
kees-news case-studies air-handling-units-fans drop-box-diffuser architectural-bar-grilles The past year was filled with exciting developments and achievements. We distributed a comprehensive sales kit, we released an efficient six-sided drop box diffuser and our design/layout team moved into a new office space. That's just the beginning...
Tap Into Engineering Expertise
SALES@KEES.COM: EASY ACCESS TO KEES ENGINEERS
November 30, 2023
kees-news We know your schedule can be pretty hectic, filled with phone calls, meetings, administrative tasks and travel. KEES is committed to making your work easier by providing exceptional customer service through its team of sales engineers.
Achieve Energy Efficiency With 80/20 Direct Fired Make-Up Air Units
November 8, 2023
air-handling-units-fans case-studies Heating a commercial or industrial space can be costly, so as the seasons change owners and facility managers naturally consider ways to minimize this cost. Investing in an 80/20 direct fired make-up air heater should be high on their list.
Performing Under Pressure
5 FACTS ABOUT KEES PRESSURE RELIEF DOORS
September 27, 2023
access-doors-panels Learn about some key things to consider when selecting a pressure relief door.
Protect Rooftop Penetrations With Pipe Portals
KEES Offers Pipe Portal Solutions For Any Combination Of Pipe Sizes And Quantities
August 30, 2023
case-studies roof-weather-hoods From Texas Tech University to numerous 7-Eleven stores, companies and institutions throughout the country rely on KEES to protect rooftop openings. KEES pipe portals protect rooftop piping and electrical conduit penetrations with an insulated, leakproof enclosure that is customizable for every pipe size and application.
KEES Products Accepted By New York Office of Mental Health
risk resistant grilles, diffuser on patient safety standards list
July 6, 2023
security-grds-grates Three KEES risk-resistant products are accepted by the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS-OMH) on its Patient Safety Standards list.
KEES Partners With Behavioral Health Facilities
Our risk-resistant product line meets your safety requirements
June 7, 2023
security-grds-grates case-studies In behavioral health facilities, every product must be designed to ensure the protection, comfort and well-being of patients. For more than 40 years, KEES Inc. has provided durable risk- and tamper-resistant air-distribution products for patient rooms, doctor offices, bathrooms and reception areas in health facilities nationwide.
Introducing The KEES Six-Sided Drop Box Diffuser
Even air distribution for large open spaces
April 24, 2023
drop-box-diffuser If you are looking for an air-distribution solution for large, open building spaces, look no further. The new KEES six-sided drop box diffuser provides efficient, even air distribution and consistent temperatures for big-box retail stores, production facilities, distribution centers, sports arenas and other large structures.
Introducing The New KEES Product Brochures
16 product lines – countless hvac solutions
November 17, 2022
kees-news Did you know that KEES manufactures hundreds of products, organized within sixteen product lines? Detailed product information, examples of completed projects, and a list of related products are presented in a streamlined format which will help you navigate our immense offering.
2021 KEES Year In Review
A letter from president/ceo Bob Norman
December 13, 2021
kees-news security-grds-grates As I reflect back on 2021, there’s much to acknowledge and celebrate. And it begins and ends with you – our customers and partners. Your continued support has meant a lot to our team, and the trust that so many of you place in us drives us forward.
One-Stop Shop For Passageway Products
Protect at-risk individuals with anti-ligature ventilation solutions
November 15, 2021
security-grds-grates KEES now provides the widest selection of passageway grilles and diffusers to meet the diverse needs of behavioral health and correctional facilities. Reduce self-harm risk with V, Z and W passageway solutions.
Industrial Hoods For Every Application
High-quality exhaust ventilation for every application
October 20, 2021
industrial-ventilation case-studies Forty years ago, KEES founder Edward Zieve said, “If you can draw it, we can build it.” To this day, KEES craftspeople deliver on that promise by building industrial hoods for an extensive range of industrial, commercial, medical, research and development and school applications.
KEES Teams Up With Nike
Striking linear bar grilles created for nike world headquarters
September 13, 2021
case-studies architectural-bar-grilles When a global athletic-wear icon needed an impressive architectural design element with functional capabilities, KEES stepped into the lineup ready to play.
New "Z" Passageway Grilles And Diffusers
August 20, 2021
security-grds-grates KEES is excited to announce our new “Z” passageway grilles and diffusers. These products provide additional security and risk resistance for behavioral health and correctional facilities. The more complex passageways created by the “Z” shaped louvers reduce the risk of occupants looping material around or through the openings of the grille or diffuser.
Plant Upgrade Sneak Peek
New fiber laser offers added customer benefits
July 16, 2021
kees-news At KEES, we believe in continuous improvement. Good enough is simply not good enough. Our latest manufacturing improvement involves the installation of a new fiber laser machine.
5 Tips To Get The Industrial Hood You Need
June 25, 2021
industrial-ventilation There’s a lot to consider when you are choosing an industrial hood for a specific application. David Berres, KEES engineer and industrial hood expert, shares five tips to ensure you get just what you need.
5 Tips To Get The Drop Box You Need
May 21, 2021
drop-box-diffuser As you might imagine, there is a lot to consider when choosing the right product. Laura Self, KEES engineer and drop box expert, shares five tips to ensure you get just what you need.
KEES Manufactures Security Access Panels For Acadia Healthcare
Create the safe and secure environment you need
April 16, 2021
case-studies access-doors-panels Even before COVID-19, the prevalence of mental illness was increasing. In response to this alarming trend, behavioral health facilities are being built or renovated to provide the care that’s needed. One company leading the way is Acadia Healthcare, a large provider of behavioral healthcare services with 21,000 employees across 40 states.
5 Unexpected Places To Find Security Products And Tips For Each
March 16, 2021
security-grds-grates Security grilles and grates aren’t just for jails and behavioral health facilities. Can you list five other places they are used? Mike Stenz, KEES Sales Engineer and security expert, shares some product locations you might not expect and tips to consider when choosing the right grille or grate.
New Risk Resistant Retrofit Grille
February 11, 2021
security-grds-grates Hospitals and behavioral health facilities are increasingly concerned with suicide prevention. Internal reviews and external audits often reveal outdated grilles and diffusers that are not ligature (tie off) resistant. Our new risk resistant retrofit grilles fit over the existing grilles or diffusers and provide immediate protection.
Complete Ventilation Solutions
Get a fresh start in the year ahead
January 7, 2021
air-handling-units-fans kitchen-hoods industrial-ventilation There’s no doubt everyone is looking forward to a fresh start in the new year. But did you know indoor air quality can be 5X dirtier than outside air? Proper ventilation is a must, especially with COVID concerns and recommendations for increasing the amount of fresh air. With turnkey ventilation solutions, KEES can help you breathe easier
KEES Delivers Fresh Air To Amazon Distribution Centers
Expedited drop box diffusers meet every design requirement
December 16, 2020
case-studies drop-box-diffuser Today more than ever, consumers rely on Amazon for holiday gift giving. With distribution centers operating at peak capacity, and seasonal workers lending a hand, indoor air quality and proper air distribution are top of mind for the world’s largest online store. As its distribution network expands, KEES is helping Amazon provide healthier, fresher indoor workplaces for its employees.
KEES Manufactures Stainless Steel Registers For Pfizer
Quality craftsmanship protects your investment
September 29, 2020
case-studies stainless-steel-grds Pfizer needed a lot, and fast. The schedule required two-hundred and nineteen (219) custom-sized perforated return air registers with fifty of them needed in ten business days. All of them had to be made from type 316 stainless steel to ensure their clean rooms met strict research and development requirements and could remain pristine for the life of the facility.
KEES Manufactures Industrial Hoods For University Of Wisconsin Center Of The Arts
Design the perfect hood to capture your needs
August 27, 2020
case-studies industrial-ventilation “Hands on” learning is a crucial aspect for the success of schools. The more real life, tactile examples, the better. Fortunately, the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater found that KEES could be their single source for a myriad of industrial hoods that were needed for their Greenhill Center of the Arts, the largest academic building on a campus of 12,000 students.
Introducing The New KEES Corporate Brochure
Get to know us on a deeper level — you may be surprised at what you discover
July 17, 2020
kees-news Whether you are new to KEES, or have been working with us for decades, we promise our new brochure offers something for everyone.
Air Mixers & Roof Hoods Help Improve Indoor Air Quality
Choose KEES for our industry-leading expertise and product quality
June 26, 2020
air-mixers roof-weather-hoods According to new ASHRAE COVID-19 building readiness/reopening guidelines, one of the best ways to create a healthier indoor environment is to bring in more outdoor air. The increase in fresh air helps to dilute recirculated air and create a cleaner space where we can all breathe easier. This change in ventilation rates can have side effects, though. Don’t worry — KEES has solutions.
KEES Make-Up Air Units Help Meet New ASHRAE Covid-19 Guidelines
Industry expertise, high-performing products and quality construction make KEES the right partner
May 28, 2020
case-studies air-handling-units-fans KEES make-up air units help to meet ASHRAE’s general recommendations for commercial buildings. Three specific areas have heightened awareness and sensitivity during this pandemic, and we offer a solution for each area.
KEES Manufactures Drop Box Diffusers For Milo's Tea Company
Unparalleled product value results in sweet success
April 21, 2020
case-studies drop-box-diffuser KEES is committed to manufacturing high-quality products at a fair price. It’s just one reason we were selected to help Milo’s Tea Company expand their production facilities.
KEES Stands Ready To Help With Urgent HVAC Needs
April 1, 2020
security-grds-grates industrial-ventilation Do you know a hospital or other critical business that needs an HVAC product fast? KEES wants to do whatever we can to help curb this pandemic, and stands ready to assist.
KEES Manufactures Security Linear Diffusers For New York Office Of Mental Health
Customized diffusers ensure safe and comfortable environment
February 25, 2020
case-studies security-grds-grates Are you helping to build a safer and more comfortable environment? At KEES, we’ve been doing this for 40+ years and we take this responsibility seriously. It’s one reason the New York Office of Mental Health (OMH) selected us to manufacture 900 security linear diffusers to upgrade their psychiatric facilities, including the Manhattan location in New York City.
KEES Delivers Custom Grilles To Residence Inn Hotel In Calgary
Form meets function in this stylish new hotel
February 25, 2020
case-studies architectural-bar-grilles How does an HVAC metal bender help make you look like a hero? Just ask sales representative and longtime industry veteran Scott Stone, of Air Chek Industries, “I’ve been doing this for 21 years and there’s nobody else in the market who could’ve built these grilles, other than KEES, I promise you that.”
KEES Makes Custom Bar Grilles For School Of Management At Yale University
Grille curvature showcases ultimate flexibility
August 13, 2019
case-studies architectural-bar-grilles We know your reputation is on the line each time you pick a manufacturing partner. When the renowned UK based architectural firm of Foster & Partners needed custom linear bar grilles for Yale University’s new School of Management (Edward P. Evans Hall), KEES helped to make their vision a reality.
Consider This Your All-Access Pass To All Access Doors
Discover the full range of KEES access doors and panels
March 19, 2019
access-doors-panels From standard products to specialized applications, including pressure relief doors, security access panels, kitchen duct access doors, and fire-rated products, nobody offers greater access to the access doors and panels you need every day.
Eliminates Contaminants While Removing Stress
KEES industrial hoods: anything you want, any way you want it.
November 29, 2018
industrial-ventilation Looking for industrial hood solutions? Frustrated by the lack of options and flexibility from the other guys? Call us and vent.
The Only Thing Better Than Working With KEES Is Working At KEES
Four questions with sales engineer Steve Tanski
October 3, 2018
kees-news Six years ago, Steve Tanski saw a classified ad in an engineering trade publication. Shortly thereafter, he left his position as a construction industry rep in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved his family to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, to work as a Sales Engineer at KEES. He says it’s the best move he’s ever made.
Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Moe. Plus About 12,473 Other Products To Choose From As Well.
Every product you could possibly think of. And a few you've never imagined.
December 21, 2017
No matter the need, no matter the application, no matter the product—no matter what you pick, if it’s sheet metal and it’s HVAC, it’s made by KEES.
A Grille So Big, It Won't Fit On The Internet.
At seven-feet tall & fourteen-feet wide, you're gonna need a bigger monitor.
August 22, 2017
case-studies gym-heavy-duty-grilles When the community of North Ogden, Utah, was renovating the athletic facilities in the local junior high school, the plans included a tall order.
Consider It A Custom-Built Seven-Foot Firewall
Security grates at the new UCCS National Cybersecurity Center in Colorado Springs
July 15, 2017
case-studies security-grds-grates While most manufacturers are limited to a maximum size of 30" x 30", KEES can design and build security grilles and grates on a much grander scale.
When You Pack This Many Beans, You Gotta Move A Lot Of Air.
We supplied drop boxes for a one-million square-foot food processing facility.
May 8, 2017
case-studies drop-box-diffuser Not to toot our own horn, but when the largest canner of US-grown organic beans built its new, one-million square-foot processing facility, it turned to KEES to provide more than 50 stainless steel drop boxes required to help ventilate such an enormous space.
A Whole New Look, A Trusted Old Friend.
Introducing The New KEES Logo
March 2, 2017
kees-news The coming weeks and months promise exciting new developments. Stay tuned.
Presenting 1,278 Linear Inches Of Perforation Perfection
Custom stamped grilles: enrollment center, mesa community college
January 12, 2017
case-studies architectural-bar-grilles The new 17,000-square foot Enrollment Center at Mesa Community College in Arizona is the proud owner of 1,278 linear inches of perforated grilles manufactured by KEES.