About L-K Industries

 

Our Mission

To set the standard for manufacturing quality and customer service in the petroleum testing industry.

Our Vision

To operate with excellence, achieve corporate growth, and develop strong community alliances.

Our Values

Be safe Work smart Have fun
Plan ahead Focus on quality Execute with urgency
Work together Communicate frequently Do what you say
Innovate often Have confidence Exceed expectations
Support each other Take responsibility Build your community
One team One family One company

Our History

Founded in 1930 as L-K Pump Valve Company, L-K Industries has evolved to become one of the most well known names in oil testing.
Our Founder, Louis Hill Kennon, believed that quality products and service were the pillars to building a long-term company, and he was right. Eighty five years later, L-K Industries continues operating with the same guiding principles. In 2015, the company started a new chapter and was acquired by Eric R. Calderon. Upon closing Eric remarked, “It’s a privilege to carry on such a well respected name in the industry. With such a strong operating history, L-K stands well positioned to continue serving customers and making quality products for the next 85 years and beyond”.
  • 1930 L-K Pump Valve Company Founded by Louis Hill Kennon
  • 1951 Louis Kennon and Sam Melton partner to design an oilfield centrifuge
  • 1952 L-K Pump Valve moves to its former location on Lawndale Street
  • 1953 L-K changes its name from "L-K Pump Valve Company" to "L-K Industries, Inc."
  • 1957 L-K manufactures the "Melton" centrifuge
  • 1962 ASTM Standards released based on Melton Centrifuge
  • 1963 API Standard released for centrifuge testing
  • 1967 Joseph H. Hugghins named President of L-K Industries, Inc.
  • 1996 L-K designs the first Transport Series Centrifuge
  • 1999 L-K designs the Benchmark Centrifuge
  • 2012 Kennon Hugghins named President of L-K Industries, Inc.
  • 2015 L-K Industries is acquired by Eric R. Calderon (TXE Capital)
  • 2018 L-K Industries is acquired by WEST (Western Energy Support & Technology, Inc.)
  • 2020 L-K Industries moved to its current location at 1999 Tellepsen Street