About Kenall
Founded in 1963 by Ken Hawkins, Kenall Manufacturing provides durable, sustainable solutions to complex lighting problems. Kenall carved its niche within the industry by creating the first impact and vandal resistant lighting products. As the company’s second generation CEO, Jim Hawkins has expanded the company’s vision to include sealed lighting for containment or clean spaces, high abuse lighting for public access areas, as well as correctional, healthcare, and transportation lighting.
Headquartered in Gurnee, Illinois, Kenall’s manufacturing facility is vertically integrated with fabrication and finishing departments as well as a certified UL Test Lab. A full circuit board design, testing, and assembly facility is also located within the complex. Kenall owns the proprietary tooling and patents related to its innovative designs, offering products that are manufactured in the USA and meet the guidelines established under the Buy American Act and the North American Free Trade Agreement. Throughout Kenall’s history, its mission has been to provide durable, sustainable solutions to complex and difficult lighting problems. It has achieved its leadership position by conducting business with honesty, integrity, and fairness, while respecting and satisfying the interests and needs of its esteemed customers and associates.
Kenall has emerged as one of the industry's most respected independent lighting manufacturers.
James Hawkins, President,
Kenall Manufacturing
Owing to its strategic vision and the dedication of its team, Kenall has emerged as one of the industry’s most respected independent lighting manufacturers. The Company’s plan is to continue its growth by strengthening its leadership in existing product segments while continuing to find new opportunities in other specialized areas of the market for specification grade lighting products.
Kenall products manufactured in the USA meet the guidelines established under the Buy American Act and the North American Free Trade Agreement. For a copy of our Certificate of Compliance – click here.
