OEM Sales Representation in the Texas / Oklahoma Area

Upon earned a Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1971 from Oklahoma State University, I began my career as a Design Engineer at COBURN OPTICAL , a manufacturer of optical lens processing equipment. My goal was to gain experience in technical sales, leading to my employment by COLT INDUSTRIES, EATON and DANA CORPORATIONS from 1974 to 1981.
The J.L. KRAKER COMPANY was formed in June 1981 to serve a broad range of OEM markets in Oklahoma and Texas.
Companies represented fall into two categories; 1) components requiring engineering application to meet customer performance specifications. 2) products and services that compliment the application of those products. EXAMPLE: My leading principal manufactures gas springs, dampeners, chair-lifts and other pneumatic and hydraulic lifting devices. Other principals provide stampings, brackets, controls and other components used directly to apply or control these components.

The OEM markets in Oklahoma and Texas have evolved from manufacturing of oil field, construction, and defense related equipment to include more diverse and growing markets including office seating, exercise equipment, medical equipment, computer peripherals, metal enclosures, machine tools and a variety of other industrial equipment. Growth is achieved by continuously seeking applications at new accounts and addressing new applications with existing customers. Searching for and qualifying new accounts is an integral part of my responsibility to principals. New applications are addressed from a technical prospective assisting in component integration in new and existing designs. With continuous downsizing of customer administrative personnel; value added services provided to minimize purchasing and engineering burdens are crucial to being successful in today's environment.

I am currently seeking two additional principals to compliment the five active principals currently represented for the Texas / Oklahoma area.

If more information is required feel free to call write or review my Line Card.

Sincerely,

James L. Kraker