Family News

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAN KILAR

Holiday Hours of Operation

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We will be closed for Christmas and the New Year starting at noon on December 22nd through January 2nd. We recognize and value the dedication of our employees, and embrace the importance of being together with family. We wish you and your family a very safe, healthy, and Merry Christmas!
"In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive." – Acts 20:35

2023 KILAR CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Kilar Fabrication family came together with their spouses and children for the Annual Kilar Company Christmas Party on November 30th. It was a festive time filled with love, laughter, and memories. The children got to see Santa and Mrs. Claus, and all were able to enjoy a delicious meal catered by the Gentry (Hubbard, OH). We keep our focus on God first, and always look for ways to better serve our work family. The founder of our company (Tom Kilar Sr.) instilled in us to strive to help others, and to take care of our employees as we take care of our family. Employees were gifted a bonus and BINGO prizes. We wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a safe New Year! We cannot wait to see what the year 2024 brings!

2023 Florida
​tow show

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Kenworth of South Florida is a trusted dealer of Kilar Fabrication, and is celebrating 100 years of business! The Florida Tow Show will take place at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace on April 13 - 15. Make sure to visit Booth #526 to chat about Kilar Rollbacks and capabilities. 

The 2021 Florida Tow Show

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Kilar Fabrication is honored to  be represented at the 2021 Florida Tow Show thanks to Kenworth of South Florida. The event will take place at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace from April 8th - 10th. Read more about this event: https://floridatowshow.com/

RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

​​It is with sadness, but warm wishes to announce the retirement of Rob Kelley, effective July 26th. Rob has been a part of our team for many years. Rob played a vital role in the manufacturing process at our company. His work ethic and diligence made him a pleasure to work with each day. We would like to recognize Rob as an Army veteran, and thank him for his service during Desert Storm. We honored him with a company luncheon and celebration. We would like to wish him and his wife, Paula, a wonderful beginning in their new chapter in life with good health, memories, and success! Thank you, Rob Kelley for serving our country and contributing to the success of Kilar Fabrication. ​We will miss you!

The Cleveland (OH) Auto Show

Kilar Fabrication is thrilled to be represented at the Cleveland (OH) Auto Show. This Auto Show has been a tradition in Northeast Ohio since 1903, and features concept, pre-production, and production vehicles from the world's auto manufacturers. One of our loyal dealers, Len Zermenos, brought along a Kilar rollback to the show. The Cleveland Auto Show continues until March 3, 2019.
http://www.lenzermenos.com/default.htm

2018 Kilar Christmas Party

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARILYN KILAR

Marilyn Kilar, owner of Kilar Fabrication, passed away on November 11, 2024. A devoted mother of six, grandmother of fifteen, and great-grandmother of twenty-one, she was deeply loved by her family. A lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Marilyn's legacy was honored when Cody Kilar, son of Bob Kilar, took his oldest son to watch the Steelers defeat the Ravens in her memory. She will be truly missed.
Russ Wuellner from Permco shared with our family that Marilyn Kilar was honored at the West Virginia University game on November 23rd with a beautiful memorial frame. Bob Kilar, and his son Cody, were guests of the Shell Family (Permco) at the game. We have trusted Permco for our pumps and valves for quite some time, and we are thankful for all the thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to our newlyweds: Shawn and Lauren Fellows. 8-24-24

4th of JulY
​hours of operation

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 Kilar Fabrication values faith, family, hard work, and the sacrifices that others have made for our country. In order to keep those values in perspective, we would like to announce that we will shut down our operation from Monday, July 1st through Friday, July 5th for the 4th of July holiday. We will return on Monday, July 8th. We value and recognize the dedication and hard work from our team at Kilar, and would like to provide our employees with the opportunity to spend time with their loved ones this summer. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at our main number: (330) 534-8961. We wish you a safe and Happy 4th of July! Thank you to everyone who has made sacrifices for our country and freedom, God Bless!

The Kilar Internship Program 

"Don't be afraid to try something different."
​- Hunter Tice
The team at Kilar Fabrication had the privilege of working alongside and mentoring Hunter Tice, a high school senior at West Middlesex High School when he accepted a manufacturing internship at Kilar Fabrication. Hunter assisted with the assembly of rollback tow trucks. He is now preparing for his high school graduation, and to enter into the workforce. Congratulations Hunter!
Click here to read more about this story.

Donors Take Inaugural Dive

The Hubbard community was in desperate need of new diving blocks and boards at the community indoor pool. Kilar Fabrication was more than excited to get involved and give back to the community.
​Click here to read more.

k4k's 7th Annual Coat Giveaway

On September 27, 2019, Kommunity 4 Kids held a Coat Giveaway at Hubbard Elementary School. This is the 7th annual event where the Kilar family and an amazing group of volunteers within the community came together for the benefit of children. The purpose of the coat is to create an opportunity for respected members of our community to interact personally with each child, and to give them something of value to show them the caring and kindness available in their hometown.

2019Kilar Scholarship recipients

Tom Kilar Sr. (Founder of Kilar Fabrication) congratulates and awards the recipients of the 2019 Kilar Scholarship.
Pictured left to right: Kyler Summerfield, Tyler Notman, Jacob Murphy
On behalf of the Kilar family, we would like to congratulate Kyler Summerfield, Tyler Notman, and Jacob Murphy (Hubbard High School Class of 2019) on their hard work, commitment, and achievement. They are the recipients of the 2019 Kilar Scholarship. We wish all three graduates good luck with their future endeavors.
​Read more about the recipients here. 

American towman exposition

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Kilar Fabrication will be represented at the American Towman Exposition thanks to Midwest Wrecker. The event will take place in Atlantic City, NJ from December 4th - 7th, 2019. Stay tuned for photos of one of our products on display. Read more about the exposition:
http://www.atexposition.com/

Midwest regional tow show

Kilar Fabrication is thankful to be represented at the Midwest Regional Tow Show in Mason, OH (outside of Cincinnati), thanks to Midwest Wrecker Sales in Pataskala, Ohio. (Sept. 26th - 29th)
http://midwestwrecker.net/

First chevy production of 2019

After waiting for ten years, we are thrilled to have received our first Chevy since the plant discontinued production in 2009. This 6500 4x4 Chevy arrived yesterday from Robert Green Truck Division in Monticello, New York. We have done business with Robert Green Truck Division for over a decade. RGTD offers a wide range of inventory from Chevy, Ram, Hino, and even Mitsubishi Fuso. 
http://www.robertgreentruckdivision.com/

American Towman's Exposition

​Kilar Fabrication was honored to have been represented at the 30th Anniversary of the American Towman's Exposition, in Baltimore, Maryland. One of our loyal dealers, Midwest Wreckers, brought along a Kilar car carrier to the show.
http://midwestwrecker.net/
Adam Sell and Michelle Jackson
Kilar Employee - Adam
Baby Girl: Holly Mae Sell 
Born: October 23, 2024
7lbs 14 oz   20in.
Paige & Mike Donston
Kilar Employee - Paige
Baby Boy: Carter Mason Donston 
Born: September 18th 2024 
Cody & Samantha Kilar
Son & Daughter-in-Law of 
​Robert and Christine Kilar
Baby Boy: Carson Phillip Kilar
Born: June 22, 2023
​Kayla & Tyler Craig 
Daughter & Son-in-Law of 
William & Susan Kilar
 Baby Boy: Braxton William Craig Born: August 7, 2022
​Height: 20.5"     Weight: 7lb 11oz
Spencer & Jordan Garner
Kilar Employee - Spencer
Baby Girl: Nova Leigh Rae Garner
Born: February 16, 2022
Height: 20"     Weight: 8lb 2oz​​
Steven & Sienna Kilar
Son & Daughter-in-Law of 
​Paul & Maria Kilar
Baby Girl: Della Rose Maria Kilar
Born: October 2, 2021
Height: 19 1/4"     Weight: 5lb 4oz
Christopher & Tnisha Crawford
Kilar Employee - Christopher
Baby Boy: Kalven Jacob Crawford
Born: September 21, 2021
Height: 20"     Weight: 8lb 9oz
Randy Crawford & Alexa DiMauro
Kilar Employee - Randy
Baby Boy: Hudson Beaux Crawford
Born: April 21, 2021
Height: 18"     Weight: 6lb 12oz
Miranda Crawford & Shawn Chambers
Kilar Employees - Miranda & Shawn
Baby Boy: Colston James Michael Chambers
Born: November 19, 2020
Height: 22"     Weight: 9lb 8oz
Cody & Samantha Kilar
Son & Daughter-in-Law of 
​Robert and Christine Kilar
Baby Boy: Cameron Robert Kilar
Born: October 3, 2020
Height: 21.5"     Weight: 8lb 1.6oz
Kayla & Tyler Craig 
Daughter & Son-in-Law of 
​William & Susan Kilar
Baby Boy: Brady Dean Craig
Born: March 20, 2020
Height: 20"     Weight: 8lb 8oz
Cody & Samantha Kilar
Son & Daughter-in-Law of 
​Robert and Christine Kilar
Baby Boy: Caden James Kilar
Born: December 14, 2018