Founded in 1965, Kress Corporation manufactures a range of heavy-duty carriers. The company has expertise in the area of manufacturing ladle and elevating pallet carriers for the metal industry. The company is one of the leading manufacturers of slag pot carriers, with various units in operation throughout the world in the steel, nonferrous and ferroalloy industries. It also offers high-lift, multipurpose material handling vehicles that come with various types of specialized attachments. Additionally, the company sells various types of coal haulers. It has a staff of trained professionals that specializes in building customized coil carriers. The company is located in Brimfield, Ill.