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About John King Ozarks
John King Ozarks is the union between John King Chains England and Ozarks Equipment Solutions, Arkansas USA. These two long established family businesses have combined to create the new force in supply of equipment and services to the Bakery Industry. This unique union offers both stability and expertise in order to manage major projects whilst maintaining the personal approach and commitment associated with family enterprise.
John King founded in 1926 has unique experience in the manufacture of chains and related components. The fifth generation now work in the organization. Ozarks offer a combined total of 100 years of experience in serving the commercial bakery Industry and are committed to continue the legacy of Dannie Price who started building bakery equipment in 1989 and has passed down his unique knowledge of the complex process of baking to the following generations working in the present day business.
John King in 1960
John King today
Together John King Ozarks Inc. are committed to become the definitive equipment supplier offering an unrivaled quality and service. Production is accomplished through increasingly advanced manufacturing techniques including CNC machining and fabrication, robotic welding, laser cutting brought together with an abundance of manufacturing and process experience.
Each bakery product has its own requirements and it is only through this unique experience that John King Ozarks can ensure the customer’s expectations are realized.
All equipment designs focus on operational efficiency and compliance with Health and safety dictates irrespective of where in the World the equipment will be located.
Ten reasons why John King Ozarks should be the first choice partner for your organization
- Leading conveyor chain manufacturer since 1926,
- Specialists in Bakery Equipment and spares since 1989,
- Comprehensive Bakery equipment design and install package,
- Comprehensive spares stockholding of high speed bake chains and all related accessories,
- Express delivery of spare parts to keep your plant operating,
- Extended parts warranties when chains operated with JKO approved service lubricants,
- Uprated parts specifications to ensure extended reliability and service life,
- Chains and accessories produced within the dictates of ISO9001:2015 for guaranteed high quality and consistency,
- Equipment inspection and service packages to ensure effective preventative maintenance,
- Combining over 100 years engineering expertise,
- A family enterprise committed to manufacturing in the USA.
John King Ozarks scope of supply
The Combined business of John King and Ozarks equipment operating as John King Ozarks creates a unique and best opportunity for Automated Bakery Businesses. This is undoubtedly the first time the Industry has had the unique opportunity to work with a single supplier for all requirements for new equipment spares and service. We remain a family enterprise ensuring that best attention to customer requirements is assured.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
Products & Services
01
Spares, sales and service
John King Ozarks are unique in offering a comprehensive spares supply combined with install package. To ensure the best performance of the product allow our experienced service Engineers to support your business to ensure best results.
02
Fast bake proofer and oven chains
All types of multiflex chains produced and stocked in the US manufacturing facility including Lanham, Baketech and Stewart. With unrivaled experience in chain design John King Ozarks have developed chains with enhanced materials and heat treatments to ensure best performance. Stock availability allows John King Ozarks to react to urgent requirements for full chains or chain components.
03
Straight running proofer and oven
As manufacturers of special purpose conveyor chains John King Ozarks are able to manufacturer all types of straight running proofer and oven chains. The majority of types have been produced in the past so appropriate tooling is available.
04
Plastic case chain
John King Ozarks offer a range of injection molded case chains for general transport including tins and trays. The chain is also popular in basket washers. Standard material is Acetal Copolymer. Super low friction and acid resistant grades are also available. Pins are from austentic stainless steel. The JKO unique snap in pin feature allows for easy installation and replacement.
05
Chain Tracking
Following major investment in extrusion equipment John King Ozarks produce tracking for fast bake chain systems. This includes straight sections and 5 foot and 10 foot curves. Raw material employed is uprated to a high manganese austenitic stainless steel with a higher yield strength, toughness and hardness as compared to alternatives ensuring best wear performance and extended service life.
06
Modular Belting
To support the spares program John King Ozarks produce popular modular belting covering straight running low profile belts and belts for radius applications including general conveyors, coolers and spiral freezers. All belting is FDA and EU compliant.
07
Bakery Chain Grids
All styles of grids are manufactured in the US facility in Arkansas. Standard and special types of grids are automatically produced to ensure consultant and economy.
08
Grid Magnets
All types of round and rectangular magnets for fast bake systems are available from stock for operation at both high and ambient temperatures. John King Ozarks in response to market demand have developed new and more effective styles of magnets for increased levels of efficiency.
09
World class Lubricants
Working in association with a leading British lubrication manufacturer John King Ozarks have developed a range of Industry specific for proofer, oven chains and freezers. Independent testing has confirmed that performance surpasses all alternative products currently available in the market. Experience has proven that JKO lubricants will ensure improved performance and extended service life in all chain and belt conveyors within Bakery equipment.
John King Ozarks Inc.
P.O. Box 1590
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States of America
Tel. +1 501 354 8663
Chris Price
Cell: +1 501 242 3360
Email: cprice@jkousa.com
Teresa Shumate
Cell: +1 501 289 0893
Email: tshumate@jkousa.com