How KS Industries Transformed FR Clothing for 1,000+ Workers

Why KSI Said Goodbye to Their Outdated Rental Program

When KS Industries (KSI), a powerhouse in engineering, fabrication, maintenance, and construction, looked at its flame-resistant (FR) clothing program, management saw a problem that wasn’t going away. For years, their 1,000-plus employees relied on a rental-and-laundry service for their FR gear. While it seemed proper on paper, in practice, the system was rigid, expensive, and didn’t meet the changing needs of a workforce spread across multiple sites and job functions.

Workers at the California-based engineering and fabrication service provider for oil producers needed better fit and comfort. Managers needed more control over costs and inventory. KSI needed a solution that would keep safety front and center without tying them to a costly, outdated, one-size-fits-all program.

Asked how they would improve the situation for KSI, Feury Image Group, the parent company of Work Hard Dress Right, provided a new solution. Their uniform solution experts, instead of simply replacing the old service, reimagined how FR clothing could work for KSI. They offered a customized self-procurement program—a seismic shift that put choice back in the hands of employees and flexibility back in the hands of management.

Uniform change management

The transition was more than smooth—it was nearly seamless. Working alongside KSI’s leadership, the team focused on making sure every employee had what they needed from day one. Service delivery options were tailored for different job roles, from field crews to fabrication teams, and Feury Image Group’s purchasing power kept costs in check.

Gains all around

The results were immediate and impressive. Workers could finally get the FR gear that fit their jobs and their bodies. Managers gained a program that was easier to run and easier to explain. And KSI saw a clear financial win with lower costs and a system that scaled smarter.

KSI’s CEO, Bret Kingsbury, summed it up:

“The transition out of the typical rental/laundry service program to a self-procure program was painless. Our program continues to evolve and Feury has never said ‘that can’t be done.’ Thanks, Feury, for delivering a program that is flexible, simple, and cost effective.”

What started as a challenge ended as a transformation—and a reminder that with the right partner, even a long-standing system can be reimagined for the better.