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MTS And Kimbell Gin Machinery Join Forces Module Truck Systems, Inc. (MTS) has purchased the assets of Kimbell Gin Machinery Company (KGM), including Diamond K Manufacturing. The two Lubbock-based manufacturers have been supplying essential equipment, parts and service to cotton gins across the Cotton Belt for many years and the leaders of both companies are excited to have the opportunity to combine their experienced and talented teams and their product lines. Richard (Dick) Kimbell founded KGM in Earth, Texas, in 1954, and moved it to its current location in Lubbock in 1964. His son, Wylie Kimbell, has led the company since 1979. KGM is known for building efficient, highly durable centrifugal fans, cleaners, module feeders, dryers and other components for today’s high-capacity cotton gins. The company’s current president, Donnie Wren, has been with KGM since 1989. He and his wife, Dondra Kimbell Wren, will continue to manage the KGM operations at their current location, 226 NE Loop 289 in Lubbock. Wren said, “I believe combining the engineering, fabrication and service talent of these companies will provide cotton gins and other industries a unique, reliable source for traditional and innovative new products. Our employees are excited to
Adrian Salazar, MTS director of manufacturing, welds some pipe for a gin. join the MTS team and provide our customers with great products and service.” The history of MTS goes back to the introduction of the cotton module truck in 1974. The company has been led since 1996 by its chairman, Curtis Griffith. MTS has been the leader for
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