About Us

Creating Value for Our Customers Since 1925

History/Mission/Vision

History

Founded as a family business in 1925 by Frank Black and his nephew Kenneth R. Johnson, KRJ was built on two principles. Customer Service and Integrity. As business, technology, and the global marketplace has changed, the fundamentals of putting the customer first and treating them like family has continued to the foundation of our nearly century old business.

Mission

With our foundation of family, integrity, and customer service, KRJ strives to create value for our customers through sourcing, service, and solutions.

Mission

As business and technology continues to evolve, the world becomes one global marketplace. The speed and expectations of day-to-day business continue to grow. Our is mission to create value for our customers thru service, sourcing, and solutions will keep your needs at the forefront of the evolving world.

Our Vision

We dream big just like our customers dream big. Your project’s success becomes our success. KRJ wants to be the alternative to the big guys. Your long-term partner that’s there during the critical times and shares your success on the wins.

Our customer service team is here to ensure your operations run smoothly. Contact us today for expert assistance tailored to your industry needs.

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Testimonials

Great Partner

"KR has been a great partner to work with. We recently implemented a new online sales portal and KR worked with us to change how they shipped in material so we could process it quickly. They implemented everything we requested in weeks when we thought it would take months to get our product bagged and tagged how we needed it."    

-Sarah

Exceptional Customer Service

"The staff at KRJ has been a huge help as I started up my hydraulic repair shop. Rather than stocking my shelves full of inventory, we worked together to build up my inventory. As I expanded my offering, KRJ’s inventory was able to quickly get me the material I needed to service my customers."  

-Max

Quality OEM Partner

"KR has been a long-term partner in our companies growth and success. They have always worked to provide the most efficient solution to our OEM needs while maintaining high quality and customer service. Their kitting solutions have increased our output and made our processes more uniform."  

-Don

Our Family

At KR Johnson, we believe in more than just building a business—we believe in building a community. Our employees are the heart of everything we do, and we treat them like family. From corporate events, such as our Top Golf holiday party, filled with laughter and camaraderie to fostering a culture of mutual respect and growth, we’re proud to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Together, we celebrate milestones, embrace challenges, and build a future we can all be proud of.