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Nielsen-Kellerman
Established in 1978, Nielsen-Kellerman (NK) designs, manufactures and distributes rugged, waterproof environmental and sports performance instruments for active lifestyles and technical applications across three brands: Kestrel® Weather & Environmental Meters, NK Sports Performance for rowing and paddling, Blue Ocean® Rugged Audio. For more than 35 years, NK has been known worldwide for its waterproof speed measurement, timing and audio systems for competitive rowers. NK’s Kestrel division has been researching, developing and manufacturing technically advanced portable weather instruments for more than 15 years and owns multiple patents on their unique features. In 2011, NK added Blue Ocean Rugged Megaphones and portable PA systems. NK is an American company that is committed to understanding what our customer truly needs and values, and then designing and building the highest-quality solution.
Purpose
Build and sell worldwide a complete, complementary suite of tools for gathering, viewing and sharing performance data and enhancing the training and competition of rowing, paddling and sailing athletes. And build and sell worldwide a complete, complementary suite of tools for gathering, viewing and sharing weather and environmental data to enhance the decision-making, safety and effectiveness of enthusiasts and professionals operating in challenging environments.
Vision
To be the world’s most trusted, recognized and purchased brand of performance tools for rowing, paddling and sailing athletes. And to be the world’s most trusted, recognized and purchased brand of portable rugged weather and environmental monitoring tools for enthusiasts and professionals.
Mission
To design and build reliable, easy-to-use tools for enhancing performance, enjoyment and competition for rowing, paddling and sailing athletes.And to design and build reliable, easy-to-use tools for measuring and monitoring environmental conditions in locations requiring ruggedness and water resistance.
Additional Culture Details
NK is known worldwide for its waterproof speed measurement, timing and audio systems for competitive rowers and paddlers, used by virtually every school and club program throughout the world from novices to Olympic medal winners. NK’s Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters are portable weather instruments used by firefighters, military personnel, farmers, hikers, meteorologists, sports teams and thousands of other people who need to know the conditions where they work or play. Our Kestrel Ballistics Meters combine advanced ballistics calculators with accurate on the spot environmental measurements to get military, law enforcement, competitive and recreational long range shooters on target. Our products ARE us - we design them, build them, sell them, and passionately stand behind them.
NK has been in business for over four decades and is still growing stronger. Working here offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the fun and satisfaction of being part of a successful American business. NK is a Lean enterprise committed to American manufacturing and continuous improvement of our design, production, administrative and sales processes.
NK's facility (manufacturing plant and offices) is located in Boothwyn, PA, about 30 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. NK's work environment is informal and high-energy (and dog-friendly), and our employees' quality of life is important to us. We truly live the meaning of that “Teamwork” rowing poster found on the walls of so many businesses.
NK has been in business for over four decades and is still growing stronger. Working here offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the fun and satisfaction of being part of a successful American business. NK is a Lean enterprise committed to American manufacturing and continuous improvement of our design, production, administrative and sales processes.
NK's facility (manufacturing plant and offices) is located in Boothwyn, PA, about 30 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. NK's work environment is informal and high-energy (and dog-friendly), and our employees' quality of life is important to us. We truly live the meaning of that “Teamwork” rowing poster found on the walls of so many businesses.
Values
- Learning,
- listening thoughtfully and immersing itself in its customers’ pursuits to gain expertise and understanding;