Kelly Systems Inc. - Pneumatic Tube Systems for over 100 years
Kelly Systems Inc. founded in 1904 by Michael Joseph O'Kelly is a 4th generation family owned American business. Mr. O’Kelly saw the opportunities in physical material transport by means of the Pneumatic Tube System and created Kelly Systems Inc. to supply the Chicago industries eventually leading to the fastest growing businesses of that time such as SEARS as we now know it A.K.A Sears, Roebuck and Co. founded in 1906.
The video shows you the history of the Pneumatic Tube System by advertisements and brochures of the Kelly Systems company.
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Kelly Systems Inc. - Pneumatic Tube Systems for over 100 years
Published: 26-11-2020
Last updated: 13-12-2020
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