News & Updates from Klein Plating Works

February Employee of the Month

Posted on February 19th, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Congratulations to the KPW February Employee of the Month!
 
 
Thornwell Tyes is a cornerstone of the plating floor. He can always be looked to for guidance, to remain efficient and on task at all times, and continually produces quality work. Thornwell is a team player and enjoys making people smile. Outside of work, Thornwell loves football and spending time with his family.
 
 
Thank you, Thornwell! Klein Plating appreciates all you do for the company!

 

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February Employee Birthdays

Posted on February 10th, 2025 at 12:24 PM

Klein Plating Works would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to the following employees!

John Fuller

Melissa Hodapp

Tyghe Stanboro

 

KPW wishes you the very best on your special day and many more! 

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February Work Anniversaries

Posted on February 10th, 2025 at 12:21 PM

Klein Plating Works would like to thank the following as they hit another year-mark with the KPW family!

 

Tom Dudenhoeffer - 33 years

Steve Donikowski - 19 years

Jason Schau - 12 years

 

Thank you for all that you do! Klein Plating looks forward to many more years working with each of you!

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In Loving Memory of Larrie Dudenhoeffer

Posted on February 4th, 2025 at 10:22 AM

 

Klein Plating Works is devastated to announce the passing of our Former President Larrie Dudenhoeffer who lost his year-long battle with cancer on February 2, 2025.

Larrie Dudenhoeffer was a dedicated father, friend, and businessman. He started at Klein Plating in 1959 under his uncle until he became the third-generation owner in 1981. Larrie skillfully led the company until he passed the mantle to his son, Joe, in 2013, but he continued to serve Klein by being an active member of the Board of Directors as well as a valuable advisor. Outside of Klein, Larrie was a member of many clubs in our community including the Aviation Club and Electro Platers Society. He was an avid golfer who with the help of his brother, Jon, founded the Cathedral Prep Rambler Golf Classic in 1989. After retiring, Larrie dedicated his time to spending as much time as possible with his family. His favorite things included traveling with his family, decorating for Christmas, and he had a true passion for cars.

Larrie was a genuine gentleman whose warm smile and gentle nature endeared him to all who met him. He is survived and dearly missed by his loving wife of 53 years, his children, grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Larrie was devout Catholic whose faith never wavered during his courageous fight with cancer.

Thank you, Larrie, from all of us here at Klein Plating for all you've built and all you've dedicated to the business. You will be dearly, dearly missed.

Friends and family may call at Burton Quinn-Scott Funeral Home, West Ridge, 3801 W. 26th St., Erie on Thursday, February 6th from 3 until 7 pm. They are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Peace, 2401 W. 38th St., Erie on Friday at 10 AM. Burial is to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Larrie’s favorite charity; St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Larrie Dudenhoeffer Obituary February 2, 2025 - Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Service, Inc.

 

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January Employee of the Month

Posted on January 23rd, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Congratulations to our January Employee of the Month, Steve Donikowski!

Steve has been with KPW for 20 years! He has worked all 3 shifts and is a very talented plater. Steve is a major team player and very involved with his job. Moving forward, Steve will be taking on a very crucial role on third shift. Thank you for all that you do, Steve Donikowski!

 

 

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Employee Work Anniversaries - January

Posted on January 3rd, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Congratulations to the following employees celebrating Work Anniversaries this month!

Dominic Webber - 2 years

Daniel Ferra - 3 years

Amy Matteson - 3 years

Michael Fuss - 12 years

Chad Altimus - 29 years

 

Klein Plating Works thanks you for being part of the KPW crew and for all your hard work!

THANK YOU!

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Employee Birthdays - January

Posted on January 3rd, 2025 at 11:57 AM

Happy Birthday to the following employees with birthdays in January!

Scott Cooper 

Kyleigh Robinson

Sheila Kern

Jordan Schau 

Alicia Thomas 

 

Klein Plating Works wishes you all the best! 

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KPW holiday hours

Posted on December 20th, 2024 at 8:13 AM

Klein Plating Works will be closed 12/24/2024 and 12/25/2024 for the Christmas Holiday. We will reopen on 12/26/2024. 

Klein Plating Works will be closed 12/31/2024 and 01/01/2025 in observance of the New Year. We will reopen on 01/02/2025 and resume normal business hours. 

On behalf of all of us here at Klein Plating Works, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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December Employee of the Month

Posted on December 20th, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Congratulations to our December Employee of the Month, Micheline Barton!
 

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November Employee of the Month

Posted on November 13th, 2024 at 10:32 AM

Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Dave Garfield!

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