About Us

Since 1949 SKMES has been surpassing our customer’s expectations for quality and service. Over the years we have had the privilege of working with many successful clients. Client’s such as The Copper Cellar family of restaurants, Mellow Mushroom, Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, Cracker Barrel and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. Partnering with our customer to help them achieve their vision of function, value and quality is what sets SKMES apart from our competition.

If you can imagine it and it is made from metal, ShoffnerKalthoff’s custom stainless steel fabrication shop can create it for you. Our skilled craftsmen are not satisfied until they have designed and fabricated the exact product you have in mind. SKMES’ products are manufactured in a spacious 30,000 sf factory filled with only the finest equipment. You can be sure your products will be made with pride and precision by our team of craftsmen, using cutting edge welding techniques.

Mission Statement:

Our promise to you is attention to detail and accuracy. We pride ourselves on taking care of our customers.

OUR TEAM

Jim Thornton

General Manager

Donald Larmer

Project/Shop Manager

dlarmer@skmes.com
865-306-3347

Anna Perry

Office Manager

Welders:

Tyler Washam

8 years with SKMES
19 years experience

John Shipley

7 years with SKMES
18 years experience

Randall Elliott

2 years with SKMES
28 years experience

Ryan Shipley

Apprentice with SKMES
Started February 2023

Fabricators:

Ted Leonard

50 years veteran with SKMES
Since 1972

Greg White

7 years with SKMES
35 years experience

Donnie Gibson

6 years with SKMES
25 years experience

Contact

Address

2514 Fillmore Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921
865-523-1129

Shop Hours

Monday – Thursday:
5:00 am – 3:30 pm

Office Hours

Monday – Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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