KME and the Kovatch Organization are global leaders in the supply of customized specialty trucks and vehicles. Markets currently served include aviation, petro-chemical, industrial, energy, military, police, and fire-rescue. For over six decades, the Kovatch Organization has garnered a reputation for quality and reliable delivery.
KME manufactures its own custom chassis, as well as distributes a wide variety of commercial chassis. KME is also a true sole source body builder that designs and manufactures a full range of bodies and related equipment. Operating as a privately held company since 1946, the Organization of over 800 employees puts the customer - and their needs - first. This customer-focused philosophy is why KME and Kovatch have a reputation for delivering unprecedented value, custom options, dependable safety and stand-out customer service.
KME is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. This northeastern region is centrally located between the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Routes 78, 80, and 81. We are less than two hours from Philadelphia and New York City and three hours from the Baltimore/D.C. area. Please see GOOGLE MAP tab for more information.
From Harrisburg: 81 North to 54 East (Hometown Exit). KME is at the intersection of Routes 54 and 209. <55 minutes>
From Philadelphia: 476 North to 209 South (Mahoning Valley Exit). Follow 209 South through Lehighton and Jim Thorpe. KME is at the intersection of Routes 54 and 209. <1 hour 40 minutes>
From Allentown: 476 North to 209 South (Mahoning Valley Exit). Follow 209 South through Lehighton and Jim Thorpe. KME is at the intersection of Routes 54 and 209. <40 minutes>
From Wilkes Barre/Scranton: 81 South to 309 South (Hometown Exit). 309 South to 54 East. KME is at the intersection of Routes 54 and 209. <45 minutes>
KME is serviced by the following airports:
- Lehigh Valley International (ABE), Allentown, PA (40 minutes) http://www.lvia.org
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP), Avoca, PA (50 minutes) http://www.flyavp.com
- Philadelphia International (PHL), Philadelphia, PA (1 hour 45 minutes) http://www.phl.org/index2.html
- Harrisburg International, Harrisburg, PA (MDT) (60 minutes) http://www.flyhia.com
- Other airports include those in Newark, New York City, and Baltimore.