Incorporated in 1929, Ward & Kennedy's primary focus was supplying footwear machinery, components, and supplies to the many footwear manufacturing companies in the Midwest.  When footwear manufacturing began to move off shore, the company began marketing many of its quality lines to general industry with a focus on woodworkers, metal-workers, medical industries and the cutting and sewing trades.

As a multifaceted company, we continue to grow in all areas, including footwear.  We continue to die cut shoe components and many other specialty items.  Our Quality lines such as 3M, Dynabrade, Devilbiss and many others have all contributed to our continued success.