Cole Kepro International LLC

History & Formation

Cole Kepro International was formed in 2009 as a partnership between two established metal‑fabrication firms: Cole Industries, Inc., founded in 1993 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Kepro International Co., Ltd, founded in 1986 in Taiwan. Cole Industries, under founder and CEO Joseph Cole, had built a reputation for high‑quality gaming cabinets, originally representing Kepro products before launching its own manufacturing line. Kepro International brought decades of Asian manufacturing expertise and a network of ten factories in Taiwan and mainland China. The merger created a single entity capable of offering turnkey design, fabrication, and assembly services for the global gaming industry.

Operations & Facilities

The company’s primary headquarters and production site is located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, encompassing 134,000 square feet across two buildings. This facility houses all core functions: engineering, sheet metal fabrication, powder coating, assembly, and warehousing. Affiliated factories in Taiwan and mainland China provide additional capacity and cost‑effective production for high‑volume orders. Cole Kepro’s manufacturing capabilities include laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and finishing, allowing it to deliver fully assembled or kitted cabinets ready for customer integration.

Products & Services

Cole Kepro specialises in turnkey gaming cabinetry – upright, sit‑down, and hybrid models – designed to house slot machines, video poker terminals, and other electronic gaming devices. The company also manufactures a range of other fabricated metal products: - Lockers and Mailbox Systems – Commercial-grade metal lockers and postal lockboxes for schools, gyms, and offices. - Medical & Communication Equipment Enclosures – Custom sheet metal housings and frames for medical devices and telecommunications infrastructure. - General Metal Fabrication – Precision components for industrial, automotive, and other OEM applications.

The company positions itself as a single‑source partner, offering engineering support, prototyping, and full‑scale production runs.

Market Position & Clients

Cole Kepro serves major gaming machine manufacturers in Las Vegas and beyond, leveraging its proximity to the global gaming capital. Its ability to deliver consistently high‑quality cabinets with tight tolerances has made it a preferred supplier for both established brands and emerging game developers. The 2011 investment from The Anderson Group (a Michigan‑based private equity firm) was aimed at strengthening the company’s balance sheet and operational efficiency to capitalise on favourable industry trends.

Competitive Advantages

- End‑to‑end capability – in‑house design, fabrication, assembly, and logistics reduce customer lead times. - Global manufacturing footprint – US headquarters for prototyping and rapid response; Asian facilities for cost‑effective volume production. - Decades of combined expertise – Cole Industries’ 15+ years in gaming cabinets fused with Kepro’s 20+ years in precision sheet metal.

Recent Developments

No major funding rounds or partnerships have been publicly reported since the Anderson Group investment in 2011. The company remains privately held and continues to exhibit at industry events such as the Global Gaming Expo (G2E).