Kele

Kele, Inc. is a stocking distributor of building automation systems (BAS) and HVAC parts, supplying commercial and industrial facilities across the United States. Founded in 1983 by Roger Johnson, who began the business out of his garage and went on to pioneer the supply chain for the BAS industry, the company is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and maintains a national footprint through 12 locations, alongside a global presence. It carries more than 300 brands and holds millions of parts in stock.

The company's catalogue covers sensors, transmitters, control devices, actuators, dampers and alarms for building automation and HVAC applications. Beyond distribution, Kele produces custom-built control panels to customer specifications and provides upstream custom assemblies intended to simplify customers' supply chains. Value-added services include project services, engineering expertise, technical training and specialised sourcing, aimed at helping customers meet tight schedules and minimise downtime.

Kele serves commercial and industrial facilities among them office towers, manufacturing plants, data centres and hospitals, and works with maintenance managers, engineers, contractors and facility operators. Its stated mission is to empower progress for those building and maintaining modern facilities, with an emphasis on technical support, technical training and rapid delivery.