Bailey International
Kevin Kitts has over 40 years of experience in the manufacturing and welding industries. Beginning a career as a Certified Welder at the Tennessee Valley Authority from April 1981 to May 1985, Kevin completed a TVA Sheet Metal Apprenticeship, earning a degree in Sheet Metal Mechanic with a focus on sheet metal fabrication and welding. In December 1991, Kevin joined Bailey Manufacturing Corp, where a transition from welding to manufacturing scheduling occurred in 2002, leading to a current position in Manufacturing Scheduling at Bailey International.
Bailey International
Bailey International, LLC is a manufacturer and distributor of mobile hydraulic components. For more than 40 years, we have provided mobile hydraulic solutions to the hydraulic industry. About Bailey International, LLC: * Founded in 1976 * Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee * Currently employees 165+ team members * Current facility has 80,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution capacity * Manufacturer of Chief and Maxim lines of cylinders * Sure Grip Controls, a Canadian hydraulic & pneumatic hand control manufacturer, was purchased in 2015. * Fulfillment locations: Knoxville, Kansas City & Reno * Flexible supply chain with global, ISO-certified manufacturing partners * Over $16 million in domestic inventory * Aggressive growth opportunities backed by private equity Sales Areas: * Manufacturing (domestic & international) * System Solutions (engineering design & support) * Control Solutions (electro-hydraulic integration) * Distribution (inventory & supply-chain)