KEEN Footwear relocated distribution and manufacturing operations to Shepherdsville, Kentucky, positioning the company for faster U.S. delivery, lower emissions and local workforce access while maintaining commitments to employees and community service.
Locating both manufacturing and distribution in Kentucky shortens transit times to most of the U.S. to about two days and reduces the company’s shipping-related carbon footprint.
KEEN offers employees 40 hours of paid volunteer time per year and partners with local organizations such as Bernheim Forest and Arboretum for community projects.
Salt River Electric highlights local manufacturing as reflecting workers and communities and provides the reliable power that supports KEEN’s operations.
Upcoming Events Recipes Articles Shop Submit Energy Share This KEEN calls Shepherdsville home WHEN MARTIN KEEN AND RORY FUERST founded KEEN in 2003, they were on a mission to create a company that does the right thing. The business first got its footing with the popular Newport H2 Sandal, a versatile shoe comfortable for different outdoor activities. "The product—this is obviously what makes us and what the business is about—but it's more than that.
Being next to its distribution center "makes our product really quick to market," he adds. "There's a lot of talent back here that we can take advantage of and use that as our resources and provide secure jobs for people long term," he says. Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Wicks says there were many reasons to make the move.
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