Company Profile

The John King and Company was established in Leeds, England in 1926 to supply conveyor chains and mechanical handling equipment to the growing world coal industries.

Up to the war years and later the company became the first volume manufacturer of cast link chains to the mechanical handling industry world wide.

From the 1960's to the 1980's John King was the leading manufacturer and exporter of cast link chains in Europe and became a significant exporter to North America. The main markets were construction, timber and water treatment.

As the chain market evolved and cast link chain usage declined, John King adapted by developing new product lines including welded steel, forged link, engineered steel and engineering plastic chain in addition to traditional products.

Today, John King (Chains) Ltd are a leading force in the industry world wide.

John King USA Inc. is a subsidiary of John King (Chains) Ltd., operating from their plant in East Peoria (IL) and being equipped for various types of manufacturing and assembly processes for high quality chain production serving North and South America.

Products are manufactured within the dictates of ISO 9000 to ensure consistent high quality. The John King name is synonymous with a British tradition of courtesy, quality and good value in conveying equipment.