Keene Technology under new ownership

Quantum Design has taken ownership of automatic splicer and turret rewinder manufacturer Keene Technology.

Quantum Design has taken ownership of splicer and turret rewinder manufacturer Keene Technology

Keene Technology was founded in 1985 by John Keene and has experience in developing splicing and rewinding equipment for the printing, packaging and converting industries.

Illinois-based Quantum Design is a controls engineering and design firm.

Quantum’s combination of engineering strength and control panel production experience is unique to the region and will bring new light to Keene Technology. In addition, its controls engineering expertise will bring continuous improvement to the Keene Technology product line, specifically to the controls installed on its machines.

As part of the ownership change, Danny Pearse has taken over as president and Dave Culvey has taken over as vice-president of Keene Technology. They currently serve as president and vice-president of Quantum Design. They plan to keep the company in its current location in South Beloit, Illinois and retain its current name.

Pearse and Culvey have already started on the development of new programs and improvement upon the current product lines that will bring the company to new levels.

Pearse said: ‘We are very excited about the new opportunities at Keene Technology under this change. Dave and I have been fortunate enough to be a part of different manufacturing and engineering companies over the years that have continuously exceeded our expectations.

‘We are looking at this change as the beginning of a new era for Keene Technology and look forward to making improvements that will better the customer relationships as well as the overall product lines.’