RED IRON KIMRAY INDUSTRIES MAGAZINE MAY 2019

MAY 2019 1 A Kimray Industries monthly Ask Aarthur magazine distributed to team CALL FOR ARTISTS members and shareholders Welcome to May! Occasionally, our People & Culture Team to provide information about fields a variety of questions that can usually be answered company culture, development, in Kronos. Let’s look at a few of them below: The Fifth Annual and community involvement. Q: How do I apply for the child care or student loan reimbursement? Contributors A: The forms for both are available in Kronos. KIMRAY Log in to Kronos and select the three blue lines in the upper left-hand corner. Then Lynly Grider go to Home > Our Company > Documents CREATES Communications Graphic Artist > Download Documents. These forms also detail what else People and Culture will need you to Heather Weaver turn in (a copy of child care contract, promissory note Communications Specialist for your original student loan, etc.) to apply for that Submit original works of art by Kevin Blankenship reimbursement. People and Culture can let you know exactly what needs to be done. Communications Manager Q: How do I update my address or phone Thomas Hill JUNE 3 number? CEO A: Log into Kronos and click on the three blue Shad Glass lines in the upper left-hand corner. From there, The showcase will be displayed in Executive VP go to My Account > My Actions > Change the Kimmell Conference Center address/Personal Information. Then make sure that you make the effective date of the change, today’s date. Then navigate to the phone number July 12 – August 9 entry and you can change it there. Make sure you SAVE and SUBMIT your changes. Cover photo featuring Territory 8 robotic machine Q: How do I get access to the Wellness Center? A: Complete the Wellness Center Waiver inluded in your new hire packet, or you can print it off from If you would like to submit an Kronos. Log in to Kronos and select the three blue lines in the upper left-hand corner. Then go to Home > Our Company > Documents > Download Documents. Return the completed form to People inquiry or suggestion for an and Culture. For spousal access, they’ll need to submit their own form, and we’ll also need a photo upcoming article, email us at of them that we can use to make their badge. There will also be a one-time $20 payroll deduction to [email protected]. cover the cost of the badge.

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All content ©2019 Kimray, Inc. IN THIS ISSUE 4 Making Kimray: Journey of the Valve Find us online 6 A Record Year with Flat Sales 8 Habitat for Humanity www.kimray.com 10 A Day in the Life 14 Equip and Empower through Education 16 Making a Difference: Hough Ear Institute 18 Memorial Day 20 Annual Shareholders Meeting and the Family Council 22 Family Events For the Kimray Creates Submission Guidelines, visit 24 New Faces & New Places 26 Food for Thought kimray.com/kimcreates 27 Anniversaries & Kudos 28 Take A Break with Aarthur or contact Lynly Grider at [email protected] or ext. 1029 CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Fifth Annual KIMRAY CREATES

Submit original works of art by JUNE 3

The showcase will be displayed in the Kimmell Conference Center July 12 – August 9

For the Kimray Creates Submission Guidelines, visit kimray.com/kimcreates or contact Lynly Grider at [email protected] or ext. 1029 JOURNEY OF THE VALVE MACHINING THE AAR

reaking down the journey of Kimray’s AAR parts, helps show the hard work and dedication of each team member involved in creating the final product. Each step in the journey ensures that Kimray’s parts are Bmade of the highest quality, which helps to maintain a good name in the oil and gas industry.

One of the major steps in following the journey of the AAR, requires making a stop in Kimray’s automated machine shop, Territory 8. “Most of what we run are parts for the AAR,” said Matt Berry, Machine Shop Supervisor. “We currently run raw castings, not bar stock, through our automation process. In our territory, we run the AAR’s bonnet on one of our lathes and the AAR’s body and lower housing on one of our mills. On average, we produce about 200 AAR bodies in one working day.” The process for creating each part of the AAR was originally done through the precision hands of a machinist. With automation, safety and efficiency guide The upper housing of the AAR arrives the production of at Kimray as castings that need to be machined before it can be assembled. more parts, and the machinist takes a supervisory role to maintain the machine and address any issues that could arise. Territory 8 is able to produce a high quantity of AAR bodies due to the unique abilities of each robotic machine. “Using this type of machine work, we are revolutionizing how Kimray produces parts, which means we are making an even greater impact for the customers we serve,” said Matt. In addition to creating high-quality products, these robotic machines are also producing better, quicker

MAKING KIMRAY checks and balances. But it’s all done under a trained

Josh Harper sorts the AAR upper housing parts so the

4 RED IRON MAGAZINE automated process can begin. eye of an experienced machinist, to guide the automation process. “We take our blueprint specifications and program them into the machine,” Matt said. “The machine then fabricates each part. After it runs the part, the machine uses a probing system to test the quality of specific, critical areas on it. If it sees the part is not in our optimum tolerance, then it can offset itself automatically and put the part back in the machine to fix the problem area. If the problem area is too far out of spec for the machine to fix, a light turns on to notify one of our machinists. The machinist can then make manual adjustments to fix the problem area.” After the AAR parts are fabricated in Territory 8, all but one of the parts go to Kimray’s Paint Booth. The stuffing box is the only part that does not get painted, as it’s composed of stainless steel to provide better protection against saltwater and hydrogen sulfide. Lower housing of the AAR being sent through the paint booth. Including the Paint Shop is an important step in the machining of these parts because it is this step where Kimray’s signature color is applied to each product. Using a specific chemical formula in Kimray’s red paint also ensures each part can sustain environmental conditions once the final product is finished and sold to customers. When all parts of the AAR complete the machining and coating process, they then head to Assembly. In our next issue, we’ll explore the machining process of the 3-inch High Pressure Control Valve (HPCV).

The OKMO1 readies the upper bonnet parts of the AAR, so they can be machined.

MAY 2019 5 A RECORD YEAR WITH FLAT SALES

2018 was a great year for Kimray. We ended the year with more sales and cash on hand than we had anticipated, with sales coming in at $206.6 million—a full 33% increase over the prior year.

Kimray is now on pace to experience another record year WHAT’S BEING DONE for 2019. Yet sales have gone flat. With the price of oil at Kimray’s leadership has analyzed areas that could be roughly $60-65 a barrel and natural gas riding at $2.50, it improved. In doing so, projects like the new Distribution seems unlikely that this would be the case rolling into the Center (DC) have come to life. This new area will be second quarter of the year. But the energy market is always able to hold more than 8,000 products when completed. subject to the needs of supply and demand. In Kimray’s With plans to operate it with a new Automated Storage case, we struggled with long lead times in 2018. We also and Retrieval System (ASRS), the DC is set to go into had strong oil prices at the end of the third quarter. operation before summer. Since coming out This resulted in our distributors stocking up of the downturn, Kimray has maintained on inventory. Then oil prices softened and some of the highest cash balances in fell back into the $40’s during the fourth company’s history, which has allowed quarter. While oil prices are higher and Sales flattening have us to invest heavily in needed upgrades more stable today, we still have a lot of allowed us to take care of to equipment in machine shop to inventory with our distributors being increase efficiencies. Team members sold well into this year. some things in new ways. are also being reassigned to assist in With company sales lower than –Shad Glass other areas, as teams from Assembly originally forecasted, Kimray has have been reassigned into Machine focused on areas that can be improved. Shop and Crating to help in areas where Working smarter, not harder, is a familiar they can. route the company has taken since it was The Kimray Sales Team has also been founded. This is because an upturn in market restructured to include the business development team demand will come again. in their regional reporting structure. This move will allow “Everyone’s doing what they need to be doing right now,” them to work more closely with Kimray’s store teams to said Shad Glass, Executive Vice-President. “Everyone’s identify opportunities and provide solutions for customers. doing a great job, but we need to be just as focused as if The results could be seen later this year in the third or fourth we were experiencing an upturn and looking for ways to quarter. “Not getting what you want is sometimes the best improve processes and finding areas to make more efficient. thing for you,” said CEO Thomas Hill. “It allows you time Because when the market changes again and demand starts to rethink your direction and come up with solutions that to rise, we’ll be ready to answer.” you normally wouldn’t have considered.” “Sales flattening have allowed us to take care of some things in new ways,” Shad continued. “Plan for what may happen, and always look for new ways to increase efficiency. It’s one of Kimray’s strengths. We see it as an opportunity.”

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MAY 2019 7 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

imray’s mission is “Making a difference in the lives of those we serve.” This mission is what propels Kimray to get involved in local organizations so that they can help make an impact in the lives of others. KOne such organization is Habitat for Humanity. “Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live,” according to Habitat for Humanity’s headquarters. Kimray has partnered with Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity since 1995. To date, Kimray has helped several families through this organization, such as the Thomas family. They are the recipients of this season’s Habitat Home that Kimray has provided volunteers and funding to build. This impact is near the heart of Kimray because it creates a stronger, healthier community for people to live and work. “It has truly been a blessing to work with Habitat,” said Tonya Thomas. “My sons and I are excited. Even after I move into my house, I want to be a part of volunteering to help other people.” Creating an environment where everyone has a decent place to live is important to Kimray. In many ways, Kimray’s success is counted by the lives of those positively impacted, whether or not directly related to the oil and gas industry. Even during the downturn in 2014, Kimray spent more time working with local organizations such as Habitat for Humanity because its team members had a specific skill set that could help the community even if it didn’t directly benefit the oil and gas industry. This not only proves that Kimray places value on the community, but also on the work ethic of their team members.

“Habitat is particularly special to me as I reflect upon the safety, security, and comfort that my own childhood home brought to me. Safe neighborhoods and the confidence of having your own home provides amazing benefits such as friendships, traditions, and lasting memories for families,” said Marina McLuckie Williams, Executive Assistant.

8 RED IRON MAGAZINE “It has truly been a blessing to work with Habitat,” said Tonya Thomas. “My sons and I are excited. Even after I move into my house, I want to be a part of volunteering to help other people.”

Kimray strives to cultivate a culture where hard work, brought to me. Safe neighborhoods and the confidence of good character, and dedication are fluent among each having your own home provides amazing benefits such as department. This culture aids in Kimray’s partnership with friendships, traditions and lasting memories for families,” Habitat for Humanity and helps grow better communities. said Marina McLuckie Williams, Executive Assistant. This year Kimray has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build a home for an Oklahoma family. Kimray team members have come together to serve this If you are interested in family by volunteering to frame the home, paint the interior joining Kimray’s team for and exterior, and provide landscaping. The opportunity Habitat for Humanity this Kimray team members have to serve local Oklahomans by June, contact Marina building them a place to live is a unique experience. “Habitat is particularly special to me as I reflect upon the McLuckie Williams at safety, security and comfort that my own childhood home [email protected].

MAY 2019 9 A DAY IN THE LIFE: CALENDAR PROCESS ENGINEERING TEAM AT KIMRAY MAY

hat is process engineering? According to the Process Industry Informer, “process engineering is the means by which raw materials are turned into some kind of end product or commodity.” W This same publication labels the field as “a very complex engineering specialization.” At Kimray, a team of more than one dozen Industrial Engineers and Technicians make up the Process Engineering Department. The department has one team dedicated to Machine Shop support and one team supports Assembly. As a support team for production, Process Engineering has a lot of ground to cover. “We undertake efforts to implement tooling and processes that make other’s jobs easier,” said Chandler Radford, Industrial Engineer. The team works together to ensure production runs smoothly

under safe work conditions, with Front to back, left to right: Richard Hartley, Kyle Gustafson, Tyler Ashton, efficiency and ease for production team members. “We are Travis Carroll, Jon Fennel Joe Kos, Trevor Ritchie, James Schlecht, Jose Ruiz, CJ Hall, Pete Poxton, Brian Mueller, and Chandler Radford here to improve quality and productivity, and never stop improving,” said Industrial Engineer Joe Kos. What does a typical day look like in Process Engineering? The Process Engineering team is often the pioneer There is a lot of collaboration between departments and with behind change on the production floor. “We challenge the outside parties. In addition to troubleshooting processes norm and make a positive difference where we can,” said within production at Kimray, the Process Engineering Director Pete Poxton. “Showing or helping someone with team also works with contractors and suppliers on long- an improvement here, a new tool there, or a better method term projects. for doing something changes the dynamic. Little by little, “I’m not sure we have what most people consider a the needle is moved in the right direction.” typical day,” explained Manager James Schlecht. “We Implementing a new process can be challenging, because provide the direction, advice, support, and resources for it disrupts the way people are accustomed to doing things. the process team to be successful in pursuit of Kimray’s “No one is a huge fan of change, so we have to make sure strategic goals.” that everything we change has a purpose to improve,” said

10 RED IRON MAGAZINE Chandler. “Once we are able to communicate the reasoning engineer, but that’s only a small part of the role,” Pete behind the change or improvement, most people are okay explained. “All of the learning and technical knowledge is with it.” not the solution, it’s merely the key that opens the door The Process Engineering Team supports the technical to the possibilities. The job is far more about people skills, processes of production. From work instructions to teamwork, and listening.” tooling, from fixturing to process development, the team Engineering may be one of those things that comes works together and collaborates with other departments to naturally to some and very difficult for others. “I think identify and alleviate challenges that arise in production. engineers are born and not created,” Pete explained. “If On-time delivery is a big priority in Process Engineering. Engineering is a career path, then I suggest reading up on “Our main focus each week is to improve on-time delivery,” some works by DaVinci, Newton, and also some Einstein said Engineering Technician Trevor Ritchie. “There are for a start. If this doesn’t blow your mind and drag you in, multiple projects ongoing that focus on this task.” then it just wasn’t meant to be.” “We support on-time delivery by establishing and Still unsure what process engineering does? James maintaining stable and capable processes,” said James. recommends watching the TV show, How It’s Made. “We do this in a variety of ways such as new machine “Everything you see on that show is a process,” he said. implementation, material excellence, accurate routings “Whether it is making cars, baseball bats, cookies, or an and standards, work instructions, safety awareness and AAR regulator valve, there is a process followed. Process responsiveness, capability studies, and failure mode and Engineering strives to develop safe, stable, and capable effect analysis (FMEA).” processes for the manufacture of Kimray’s products.” It takes teamwork to provide effective solutions to Though challenging, working in Process Engineering challenges. “We are constantly communicating with each carries excitement. “It’s fun and challenging,” said other because we have a group focused on assembly and Engineering Technician Tyler Ashton. “There is never a another focused on machine shop,” explained Trevor. dull moment!” “When a problem arises, sometimes I don’t have an answer What’s on the horizon for Process Engineering as Kimray right away. To overcome the challenge requires research continues the upward trend toward growth and success? and teamwork.” “We have a great group of young talent and experienced As an engineer, the answer is not always clear. You must engineers and programmers here,” Pete said. “I see so much welcome the unknown. “Knowing that ‘I don’t know’ potential in the group. We are at an amazing point here at is probably the best thing I ever realized,” said Pete. “As Kimray with a great vision and company direction over the an engineer, you are a central force in bringing people next couple of years.” together from all sides of the business, listening intently to everything and everyone, stripping out the noise, then putting the ideas and needs together to identify the end goal.” “I always try to help the team look at a system, not from what it’s currently doing, but what the real problem is that we are trying to solve,” said Pete. “We must step back and see the real reason something is being done.” A career in Engineering is not easy and the road to get there is challenging. “If you like working with your hands or solving problems, you might enjoy Process Engineering,” James said. “But, be aware that getting an Engineering degree requires a lot of discipline, diligence, and endurance.” Team members from process engineering, assembly, machine shop, “It takes a significant amount of technical and practical inventory management, and Firefly Consulting participated in a kaizen to learning over a long period of time to become a good address areas of the D-Line.

MAY 2019 11 EQUIP AND EMPOWER THROUGH EDUCATION

reating a corporate environment where team participate and get plugged in because they see the value members feel valued and cared for is very in what they do.” important at Kimray. Through its dynamic Kimray is passionate about creating a workplace Cbenefits, the company has targeted specific areas that that helps team members develop their character and improve the lives of its team members. competence through continuing education. This includes One specific benefit Kimray takes pride in is the tuition tuition reimbursement for external training, plus internal reimbursement program as a way to promote education. training opportunities through training, such as the Kimray Team members can take advantage of going back to school Leadership Academy where new leaders are given the tools to earn a degree in an area that benefits the team and education for their next career step. member. “If what people need to achieve their “A lot of companies support education, Kimray is passionate personal vision is more education, then but only for specific roles in their about creating a we want to help them achieve that,” company,” said Kimray CEO Thomas said Thomas. “The most important workplace that helps Hill. “But Kimray takes it one step thing we care about is the people at further to support our team members team members develop their Kimray, and if we can provide valuable in whatever vocation they decide to character and competence opportunities and experiences with pursue.” through continuing them and for them, then that’s what Kimray supports this direction education. we want to do.” because the goal is to build stronger If you want to know more about individuals and families. This benefit Kimray’s tuition reimbursement program, goes beyond the average employee/employer contact People & Culture, or send an email to relationship by making an investment in team members to [email protected]. For internal training opportunities, visit be their best at what they want to be. The Core and browse for upcoming events. “If we get something back in exchange for what we give, then it’s simply a transaction,” said Thomas. “But if we truly care about our team members, we will find ways to support them beyond what they can give us in return.” Another reason behind the tuition reimbursement program is that it helps attract and equip hard working team members. “If someone decides to work a 40- hour a week job while going to school on weeknights and weekends, it clearly shows that person’s hard work ethic,” said Thomas. “These are definitely individuals we want working at Kimray. If someone is a hard worker, JEFF PORT RICHARD MACQUEEN Mid-America Christian University Rose State College then they are more invested in their BA, Management & Ethics Accounting job. They tend to be people who Spring 2021 May 2020

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MAY 2019 13 MAKING A DIFFERENCE: HOUGH EAR INSTITUTE Gaining Ground on Hearing Loss

aking a difference in the lives of those we serve is Kimray’s mission. As a company, Kimray supports organizations and non-profits that share the belief that improving people’s lives improves a community. Such is the mission of the Hough Ear Institute M (HEI). Founded in the 1980s, the Hough THE HEARING PILL communication can be re-established Ear Institute’s mission is for “all who Through support from companies in someone with hearing loss. have ears to hear,” and not just for the like Kimray, HEI has been able to “The manufacturing industry sake of hearing, but for the sake of the continue developing a pill that works is one industry that experiences a Gospel. for someone with nerve ending- high number of individuals who The institute’s current research related hearing loss. have damaged nerve endings,” said stems from studying the hearing loss “Since Kimray has partnered with Matthew West, HEI Research experienced by 60 percent of soldiers us, we’ve made several big discoveries,” Scientist. “In these environments, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. said Dr. Kopke, HEI’s Chief one machine is loud, but combining As a person’s hearing is the only sense Executive Officer. “One discovery multiple machines in a building is that allows 360 degrees of awareness is that this pill actually regenerates even louder. Too much exposure to at all times, this type of awareness for nerve endings. There are 12 to 15 these loud noises damages the nerve a soldier is critical, as it increases their nerve endings on each hair cell in the endings in the ear. Often people will alertness when in battle. cochlea. Those nerve endings are very find that if they don’t wear earplugs, To limit the amount of hearing susceptible to noise damage, toxins, they’ll experience a ringing in their loss in soldiers, HEI developed a pill or aging. When these nerve endings ears because their brains are trying for them to take immediately after are destroyed, it cuts communication to overcompensate for the amount of experiencing a loud noise such as an between the hair cells and the brain. noise coming in. OSHA regulations explosion or heavy weapon fire. This When we experimented on animals, are good, but the new discovery is pill can help save a soldier’s hearing, we noticed that their hearing actually that hearing loss happens at much so they can keep serving their country got better and better over time. Our lower exposure levels. OSHA has and enjoy a better quality of life when discovery was that this pill actually looked at the loss of hair cells, but not they return home. regenerates those nerve endings.” necessarily the loss of nerve endings. After much success with the When these nerve endings are lost, Nerve endings are often lost before military, HEI started brainstorming a person’s brain can often hear sounds hair cells are lost.” ways for people to use this product and speech but may have difficulty After much research and testing, at home. Doing so, it developed two deciphering actual words or phrases. HEI is excited to not only help solid technologies that help improve Regenerating these nerve endings individuals through their pill people’s hearing: the same hearing means helping the brain clearly technology but take it a step further loss pill used in the military and an understand what is being said, so and help other industries as well. injection.

14 RED IRON MAGAZINE “Just about everyone with nerve ending-related hearing loss can benefit from this pill,” said Dr. Kopke. “It hugely expands the number of people we can help.”

THE HEARING INJECTION

The second type of technology being developed is an injection a person can get at a clinic without major anesthesia. “The injection is administered directly into the ear,” said Dr. Kopke. “With a microscope, a doctor can look into Dr. Xiaoping Du loads mini-osmotic pumps with regenerative nanoparticles for injection into noise-deafened guinea pigs. someone’s ear and put a drop of the medicine on the eardrum to numb it. Then, with a tiny needle, inject medicine across the eardrum. There’s a space in the eardrum that fills up with this injected fluid. This fluid then flows into a little window into the cochlea where there’s a little membrane. The medicine can actually diffuse into that membrane.” Once it is diffused into that membrane, HEI says their research shows that hearing loss has been improved and restored. Dr. Kopke went on to explain their vision behind the injection: “There are 350 million people in the world with disabling hearing loss, meaning they need hearing aids or cochlear implants to function socially or get a job or education. Only 10% can afford hearing aids or cochlear implants, but something like our injection can be more accessible and affordable. It can also be easier, because it doesn’t require major anesthesia.” Dr. Kopke and his team of 14 research professionals Dr. Ibrahima Youm is describing the formulation synthesis of the are actively advancing their technologies to clinical trials. therapeutic nanoparticle technology. But the products must pass three phases before they are available to the public. The pill to restore hearing loss is Dr. Matthew West, Justin DeMoss, Thomas Hill, Dr. Richard Kopke, currently ready for phase two clinical testing, having shown and Robert Greenlaw present a check to the Hough Ear Institute. excellent safety and tolerability in phase one testing. The injection is getting ready to enter this phase. The goal is to have the pill available in clinics by 2024. “The Hough Institute’s mission aligns well with Kimray’s goal of making our community a better place to live,” said Thomas. “The work of HEI stands to benefit those who need it the most. We like to partner with people whose heart is set on helping other people.”

For more information on HEI’s groundbreaking technology and discoveries, check out their website at houghear.org.

MAY 2019 15 HEARING AT KIMRAY FIRST QUARTER MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION UPDATE Hearing is the only sense we have that works 360-degrees. It allows us to focus, communicate effectively, and be more One of the many unique benefits at Kimray is the Make a aware of our surroundings. These are just a few of the Difference Foundation. The Make a Difference Foundation reasons Kimray desires every team member to protect their (MADF) is a 501©3 organization that was created to assist hearing through Kimray’s Hearing Conservation Program. regular, full-time Kimray team members and family members According to the Occupational Safety and Health who are experience severe, unforeseen financial hardship Administration (OSHA), “Hearing conservation programs due to circumstances beyond their control. Contributions strive to prevent initial occupational hearing loss, preserve to the foundation come from a variety of sources, but and protect remaining hearing, and equip workers with the mainly from Kimray team members through tax-deductible knowledge and hearing protection devices necessary to payroll deductions or one-time contributions. It’s Kimray safeguard themselves.” families helping Kimray families. The company matches The manufacturing industry creates unique challenges MADF donations outside of the Donation Match Program, when it comes to protecting people’s hearing. With multiple so every dollar goes a long way to help a co-worker in need. machines in one building, the noise levels are often higher During the first quarter of 2019, the foundation helped than in other industries. Constant exposure to high levels of 12 Kimray families, paying out a total of $18,725. The noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Other side effects foundation also worked with Meadowood Baptist Church of loud noise exposure can include: and Mission Mid-Del/Masters market to help provide relief, and provided financial counseling through Dave Ramsey’s • Physical stress Smart Money Program offered through Kimray. • Psychological stress • Reduced productivity • Strained concentration • Communication difficulty “Kimray and the Make a Difference Any one of these can lead to workplace accidents Foundation saved my life.” and injuries by making it difficult to hear or see warning announcements or signals. If someone is constantly exposed to high levels of noise and experiences hearing loss, they “The generosity of the can experience even greater side effects: Kimray folks through • Limited ability to hear high-frequency sounds the Make a Difference • Inability to understand speech Foundation has been a • Impairment of communication skills great blessing to my family.” According to OSHA, “Research indicates that workplaces with appropriate and effective hearing conservation programs have higher levels of worker productivity and a “I’m not sure how we would have made lower incidence of absenteeism.” it through this time. Thank you.” By providing team members with adequate ways to protect and test their hearing, Kimray hopes to show its team members the value it places on each individual. “I am so amazed and so One opportunity Kimray is providing team members is the free audiogram testing that comes to Kimray’s campus. blessed, I’m still in shock… The goal is to have an easy way for team members to test thank you so much, I’m so their hearing without taking too much time out of the happy to be a part of Kimray.” individual’s personal life. If you’d like to be a part of a wonderful opportunity The next audiogram testing will occur on June 3–10 to help others through difficult times, you can give from 7am to 4pm for First Shift, and June 17–18 from cash or check to one of the Make a Difference Board 7pm to 4am for Third Shift. members: Bruce Barteaux, Derek Reeves, or Kelly Take this opportunity to have your hearing checked Jennings. You can also sign up for payroll deductions at this June. If you are unable to attend Kimray’s audiogram makeadifferencefdn.org. testing, contact Skylur Whaley at [email protected] for makeup dates or an alternative appointment.

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MAY 2019 17 MEMORIAL DAY BY THOMAS HILL III

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18 RED IRON MAGAZINE y father served in the U.S. Marine Corps and fought in Vietnam. He doesn’t talk about it much. Growing up, I don’t remember it being the topic of conversation or Mdiscussion much at all. From what I have heard him say and the few pictures I have seen, that was a very dark and difficult time in his life. Men died. Men he knew and lived with and served with. Men who, in their own ways, loved one another.

Memorial Day began as Decoration Day shortly after the Civil War. It was a day when people in the North and the South decorated the graves of those who died in the war. After World War I, the holiday was broadened to include service members who died in all the country’s wars. In 1971, Congress officially set the day as the last Monday in May. For those of us who did not serve, and certainly for those who have not lost someone in service to our country, it is easy to see today as just a holiday. The first weekend at the lake. A day to be lazy at the park or pool. An opportunity to get out the grill and get summer under way. I would encourage you to consider it as more than that. We have talked about a compassionate community, a community based on a culture of love. Memorial Day is an opportunity for us to remember the loss and pain others feel. This day might not be a party—in emotional terms—for many of those around us. Remembering, grieving, and experiencing the return of emotions from other times and places is necessary and can be healthy, especially if it occurs in the context of an empathetic and supportive community. I am not suggesting that you cancel the cookout or come home from the lake. Sometimes the best way to manage loss and pain is to replace them with better experiences and emotions. Last week was an emotional week for me. Memories and feelings were close to the surface in everything I did. On Friday, my good friends and I went to the U2 Joshua Tree concert in Dallas. Five years before, that day was filled with pain, uncertainty, and loss. This year, I replaced much of that pain with fellowship, beauty, and wonder. We cannot do the work of processing the past and creating positive futures for others, but we can support and encourage them in their work. Acknowledging that someone is grappling with these things takes some of the power away from the past and gives energy to the person he or she wants to become. Memorial Day opens the door for us to say, “I hope you’re having a meaningful day,” and perhaps we can be part of making that true.

MARCH 2019 19 ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING AND THE FAMILY COUNCIL

he 2019 Annual Shareholder Meeting took place in New Products: New item sales ended the year at just T the Kimmell Conference Center on April 12. over $1 million compared to $600,000 in 2017. Mike Dudleson, Bob Cole, and Thomas Hill provided Service and Repair: The company almost doubled service updates to shareholders on business accomplishments, and repair work from 2017, reaching $1.6 million in 2018. sales successes, and financial progress, while Tom Hill led International: International sales rose more than 60% in the meeting. Thomas spoke about the future of Kimray 2018. with an update on Cornerstone. This included the look Midstream: Flo-Tite sales exceeded our target of and shape of the proposed campus and the advantages $500,000 by ending 2018 at $621,910. of the entire company under one roof, which would Charitable Giving streamline production and create even more camaraderie among team members. Bob Cole and Mike Dudleson Thanks to everyone’s hard work in 2018, Kimray gave spoke of the company’s efforts to refine processes and $1 million to non-profit organizations that are making a increase profitability. The company’s strategic goals were difference in the community! Kimray supported programs also reviewed, which included creating a 3-year capacity in cultural arts, education, and community development, strategy, moving into the distribution center, and stabilizing as well as offered discounted printing to a variety of the company’s production plan. nonprofits. These actions support Kimray’s core value of making a difference in the lives of those we serve. The OVERVIEW coming year will continue to focus on making Kimray’s Business/Operations vision for bettering the community a reality.

2018 was a great year for Kimray. The company ended the year ahead, with more sales and cash on hand than was anticipated, with sales coming in at $206.6 million—a full 33% increase over the prior year. Kimray has maintained Mike Dudleson addressing the shareholders. some of the highest cash balances in company history, which has allowed us to invest heavily in needed upgrades to equipment. In addition, our higher cash balances have put us in a better financial position heading into 2019.

Additional highlights included:

Business Development: The business development team tracked almost $20 million in new business through their sales efforts in 2018.

20 RED IRON MAGAZINE Garman Kimmell Family Members

Front row, L to R: Dusty Miller, Barbara Miller, Martha Greene, Kay Hill, Tom Hill

Back Row, L to R: Troop Bullard, Karen Bullard, Daniel Miller, Rebecca Hill, Thomas Hill III

Dusty Miller and Shad Glass

Bob Cole addressing the shareholders.

MAY 2019 21 SUMMERTIME IN OKLAHOMA

Celebrate with your family at one of the summer- themed events happening in the metro. Kimray offers free family passes to local area attractions. Visit the Front Desk to pick up a pass to places such as the OKC Zoo, Oklahoma Museum of Art, OKC Dodgers (in season), and the Oklahoma Heritage Museum.

22 RED IRON MAGAZINE Okie Made Market Family Trick Ropers, Western re-enactors, face Family Fish Derby painting, children’s craft stations, photos with May 18, 2019 a longhorn, giant puzzles, dress up areas, and June 1, 2019 10:00am–6:00pm more. 7:00am–10:00am Features an outdoor market with 60 vendors $15; kids (12 & under) & museum Fish a freshly stocked pond filled with catfish that carry products strictly made in Oklahoma members, free and hybrid bluegill. Representatives from the including handmade decor, handmade Oklahoma Wildlife Department will be on hand National Cowboy & Western furniture, handmade clothing, crafts, canned to assist anglers. Children must be supervised. Heritage Museum goods/packaged foods, fresh vegetables, art, FREE 1700 NE 63rd St and more. Griffin Park Oklahoma City, OK FREE 1001 E Robinson St nationalcowboymuseum.org OKC Farmers Market District Norman, OK 1300 SW 2nd St www.normanparks.com Oklahoma City, OK Opening Day at Pelican Bay www.revolve-productions.com Aquatic Center Oklahoma Route 66 Corvette May 25, 2019 Round-up Memorial Weekend Special at Orr 11:00am–6:00pm June 1, 2019 Family Farm The aquatic center is opening for the 2019 season. 10:30am–3:00pm May 25, 2019 Celebrate historic Route 66 travel with a Over 48": $7 10:00am–5:00pm Corvette Car Show and family friendly festivities Enjoy farm activities for all ages. 30"-47": $5; including food vendors, music, door prizes, and $8 Infants and toddlers under 30": FREE a silent auction. Orr Family Farm Pelican Bay FREE 14400 S. Western Ave. 1034 S Bryant Hafer Park Oklahoma City, OK Edmond, OK Bryant Ave & 9th St www.orrfamilyfarm.com www.pelicanbayaquatics.com Edmond, OK www.centralokcorvetteclub.org Bethany 66 Festival Memorial Day Celebration at the 45th Infantry Division Museum Rockets!—We Have Lift Off! May 25, 2019 10:00am–6:00pm May 27, 2019 June 3, 2019 Features a children’s princess and action hero 10:00am 2:00pm–3:00pm parade, a pet parade, car show, arts and crafts The 45th Infantry Division Museum will pay Build a rocket and launch it with guidance of a booths, food trucks, corn hole tournament, and tribute to the men and women who have served Science Museum Oklahoma expert. Preregister. more. in our nation's Armed Forces and honor those All supplies provided. FREE men and women who have paid the ultimate FREE 38th St & 39th Expressway, between price in service to their country. Buck Thomas Park, South Pavilion Peniel & Asbury FREE 1903 NE 12th St Bethany, OK 45th Infantry Division Museum Moore, OK 2145 NE 36th St www.bethanyimprovementfoundation.com www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org Oklahoma City, OK www.45thdivisionmuseum.com Paseo Arts Festival Chandler Ice Cream Festival May 25–May 27, 2019 June 8, 2019 H & 8th Night Market 10:00am 12:00pm–5:00pm Features more than 80 artists selling original May 31, 2019 Held in honor of Chandler's Hiland Dairy plant, artwork in a variety of mediums as well as live 7:00pm–11:00pm the Ice Cream Festival features free ice cream, performers, musicians, and food vendors. H&8th Night Market is a yearly, family- and carnival rides, live music by local talent, and FREE pet-friendly street festival built around a lineup more. Paseo Arts District of the city’s top gourmet food trucks and live FREE music in conjunction with the ProAm Classic. 3022 Paseo St. Tilghman Park FREE Oklahoma City, OK 417 Park Rd Midtown Oklahoma City www.thepaseo.org Chandler, OK Hudson Ave & N.W. 8th St chandlerareachamberok.com Oklahoma City, OK Chuck Wagon Festival www.h8thokc.com May 25–May 26, 2019 10:00am–4:00pm Know of something happening Features a two-day, fun-filled family weekend. on campus or in your Enjoy chuck wagon food samples, butter hometown that we should making, artisan demonstrations, bandanna share? E-mail the details to decorating, live music, rope making with Ward [email protected].

MAY 2019 23 NEW FACES & NEW PLACES

ASSEMBLY

Steven Caldwell Nathan Campbell Jason Genson Kanyon Speer 3rd Shift Assembler 3rd Shift Assembler 3rd Shift Assembler 1st Shift Assembler

Chad Wilberding Georges Yaguibou Director of Assembly 3rd Shift Assembler

FACILITIES

Sam McGill Andrew Ayala Promoted to Facilities Journeyman Electrician Control Engineer

MACHINE SHOP

Kings Hernandez Michael Staggs Jesus Flores- CJ Correll Promoted to Repair Promoted to Equipment Magallanes 1st Shift Machinist II Technician Technician 1st Shift Machinist II

Duy Tran Devin Williams 1st Shift Machinist II 3rd Shift Machinist II

OUT OF STATE

Jared Hoover Scott Lundgren Preston Smith Service Technician Warehouse Specialist Promoted to Inside (Kilgore) (Kilgore) Sales (Kilgore)

PACKAGING

Terri Mooney Patrick Russell Torye Taylor 3rd Shift Packaging 3rd Shift Packaging 3rd Shift Packaging Clerk Clerk Supervisor

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Dee Dee Foltz Jeffrey Ash Director of Parker Froelich Stephen Davis Promoted to Quality Organizational Promoted to Jr. Systems Security Officer Inspector Development and Administrator Training

Angela Joy Susie Jones Weston Powell Randy Ramirez Executive Assistant Inside Sales Lab Engineer Security Officer

Joey Stroud Paul Turner Promoted to Yolanda Thompson Wendy Schopf Promoted to Health Safety and HSE Administrative IT Trainer Environmental and Environmental Assistant Compliance Manager Coordinator

Skylur Whaley Donnie Wall Mike Zserdin Promoted Technical Business Promoted to Environmental Analyst Applications Manager Compliance Specialist

WAREHOUSE

Omar Carey Justin Casey Ryan Peckham Promoted to 1st Shift Warehouse Promoted to Warehouse Distribution Center Clerk Clerk Operations Supervisor

CONGRATS ON THE NEW JOB! IT LOOKS GOOD ON YOU!

MAY 2019 25 FOOD FOR

THOUGHT WITH BRUCE BARTEAUX

ˮThe one who had received the five talents came up and brought five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you entrusted five talents to me. See, I have gained five more talents.‘ˮ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.‘ˮ

Matthew 25:20-21 NASB

nvestment! There are many ways to invest for the future. We can certainly invest in the education of our loved I We can invest financial resources, so we will have what we ones, but we all benefit from helping those who do not need in our later years and be able to leave an inheritance have someone to help them along their path to a better for our children. We can invest in our physical health, so we future. The Scripture tells us, “Pure and undefiled religion will be able to live a full life till the time of our departure in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans from this world. Another area of investment for ourselves, and widows in their distress.” Helping those who have no our children, and future generations is education. ability to help themselves is a good expression of Christ Education gives the promise of people being able to living through us. He came and invested His life in us improve their current conditions as well as being able to when we had no hope of sourcing ourselves with life. face changes that come in life and continue to thrive as Pray about paying God’s love forward by investing in individuals, families, and society. the future through education.

ˮThese words, which I am commanding you today, shall “The things which you have heard from me in the be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house men who will be able to teach others also.” and when you walk by the way and when you lie down

2 Timothy 2:2 NASB and when you rise up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NASB

BRUCE BARTEAUX Bible Study Times Corporate Chaplain Kimmell Conference Center (405) 696–3795 mobile Wednesdays 11am & 11:30am Fridays 12:30am (405) 525–6601 ext.1280 office [email protected] | [email protected] Safety Training Room Office Hours: Monday – Wednesday 7am – 5pm, Thursdays 11am & Fridays 12:00am Thursday 10pm – Friday 2am KimrayChaplain Lunch provided

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May Anniversaries

Kenneth Afuah 1 year OKC Dewayne Hill 6 years OKC Don Rowe 7 years OKC Dustin Anderson 7 years OKC Tom Hill 48 years OKC Vila Sanith 13 years OKC Kyle Andrews 8 years OKC Nathan Ison 15 years OKC Anthony Sherfield 2 years OKC Vernon Arnold 13 years OKC Chandler Jennings 2 years OKC Kaleb Silkwood 2 years OKC Joseph Atkinson 13 years OKC Bryan Kosek 19 years OKC Steve Smith 8 years OKC Jason Bates 1 year OKC Nikki Landsberger 4 years OKC Tara Steinle 9 years OKC Chris Beam 5 years OKC LeNita Lawrence 2 years OKC Bradon Stern 1 year OKC Phillip Beasley 13 years OKC Cuc Le 2 years OKC Bryce Storie 5 years OKC Matt Berry 16 years OKC Brian Levings 2 years OKC William Swisher 1 year OKC Jacob Campbell 1 year OKC Marina Lopez 1 year OKC Zack Tallon 16 years OKC Matt Carey 17 years OKC Da'Shon Lovelace 2 years OKC Sac Thanphachanh 1 year OKC Bob Consbruck 14 years OKC Robert Madole 1 year OKC Jeff Thanphachanh 1 year OKC Meghan Crawford 1 year OKC Douglas Manning 2 years Scott Elaine Thomas 5 years OKC Tina Davis 1 year OKC Joshua Mount 7 years OKC Wayne Tjomsland 5 years OKC Richard Davis 39 years OKC Dylan Murch 2 years OKC Paul Turner 5 years OKC Janet Drouin 5 years OKC Jon Newman 13 years OKC Charles Ulrey 1 year OKC Tony Durocher 1 year OKC Dee Payne 2 years OKC Ryan VanHorn 1 year Indiana, PA Donald Elliott 1 year OKC Tammie Poencet 5 years OKC James Wackett 1 year Houston Juston Gibson 1 year OKC Matthew Privette 19 years OKC Skylur Whaley 2 years OKC Tim Goulden 1 year OKC Derek Reeves 25 years OKC Tim White 1 year OKC Matt Heird 14 years OKC Larry Richardson 43 years OKC Anthony Wolf 19 years OKC Kings Hernandez 8 years OKC Trevor Ritchie 7 years OKC Cristina Hernandez 13 years OKC David Rogers 6 years OKC

Kudos to the Crating Team for the success of their mini-game, "The In-Crate- Ible Hulk." Their new process brought their 2 production lines producing 6 per hour down to 1 production line producing 27 per hour! Your determination and creativity is making a difference!

Kudos to Denny Vanderburg for investing in students at Oklahoma Kudos to Justin Van Brunt for your Centennial Mid-High School during initiative and benevolence to help a a recent Lunch & Learn designed stranger change a tire on the side of to help young people learn about the road in Edmond. Thank you for and prepare themselves for different making a difference! career paths. MAY 2019 27 Challenge your knowledge about Memorial Day!

Memorial Day Crossword

Memorial Day Crossword Author: Colonial Dinner 5-11-2015

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Across 5 6 Down

3 The National ___ was 1 Inspired by love of country written when flag was 2 Position of flag when flown flying over Fort McHenry 7 8 midway up the pole 5 Memorial Day is celebrated 9 4 Soldiers trained to protect on this day 10 11 12 13 14 the sea are in the ___ 6 260,000 flags are placed in 5 Missing in action this cemetery on Memorial Day 15 8 Army of the South

7 The opposite of peace 16 9 A day for remembering those who have served our 8 A place with many graves country is ___ Day 10 Memorial Day was 17 12 Soldiers trained to engage originally known as ___ on the ground Day 18 19 20 21 13 People march in this 11 Memorial Day is celebrated 22 in this month 14 Memorial Day began after this war 13 A meal eaten outside 19 Army of the North 15 The opposite of forget 23 20 Prisoner of war 16 Soldiers trained to engage in aerial missions are in the 21 Freedom from bondage or ___ Force 24 restraint 17 Often placed on graves 22 The number of USA flags that are on the moon 18 A color of the flag 23 50th commemoration of 22 Where the original star- 25 this war spangled banner is on

display 26 25 A color of the flag

23 One who has served in 26 Old Glory military 27 24 A color of the flag 28 25 Ring of flowers

27 Number of stars on Betsy Ross Flag

28 Used for taps

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