History - Knox Kershaw Inc.

History
Based in Montgomery,
Alabama, Knox Kershaw,
Inc. was started in 1924
as the Royce Kershaw
Company. In September
1983 the company, oper­
ated by Mr. Royce Kershaw Sr.'s son Knox, was changed to Knox Kershaw, Inc.
Knox Kershaw, Inc. has over 75 years of experience as an international supplier of goods and services
in the railroad industry. Our employees have a combined experience of over 400 years in design,
service, operating and building railroad track maintenance equipment.
Manufacturing
In our state-of-the art facility, we manufacture for sale or
lease new track maintenance equipment. Our equipment
is designed to be functional, comfortable, and efficient
with an emphasis on safety and ease of maintenance.
Knox Kershaw is the leading supplier of Ballast
Regulators, Tie Cranes, Track Brooms, Material Handlers
and other Equipment. Knox Kershaw also builds sophisti­
cated, custom equipment to meet specific Customers'
requirement.
Remanufacture
Whether it is remanufacturing a machine to its original specifications or upgrading it with modern, more
productive components, Knox Kershaw, Inc.'s experience with many different makes and models of track
maintenance equipment will
save the customer money
while furnishing a stronger,
safer, more efficient and reli­
able product. We back all of our
remanufactured machines with
a 90 day conditional "new
machine warranty".
Parts and Service
Our experienced service department technicians are on hand for the
initial startup of every new machine we manufacture. They are also
available on a consulting basis for all of our machines that are in the
field. We stock parts for other manufacturers as well as all parts for
our proprietary machines.
Our full line service department can supply new or remanufactured
parts on a component exchange program. Since we fabricate our
parts and components in our own facility, we do not have to rely on
outside suppliers.
For Parts and Customer Service
1 800 221 4137
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Tie Crane I Bridge Crane
KTC 1200
KBC 1100
The KTC-1200 Tie Handling Crane is capable of han­
dling 1200 Ibs. (544 kg) at a radius of 24' (7.32 m) from
track center. The unit is capable of 360-degree rota­
tion. The heavy duty all welded reinforced construc­
tion on the upper deck and mainframe withstands
loading and provides long life to the equipment. The
minimal tail swing reduces the possibility of fouling
the adjacent track.
The KBC-1100 Bridge Crane handles 900 Ibs. at a
radius of 24 ft. from center of rotation on level track.
Boom and grapple design provides the ability to
replace bridge ties, caps, and stringers quickly, with
minimal manpower. The 4000 Ib capacity winch easily
handles caps & stringers within a radius of 10ft from
the track centerline. Center locking rail dogs clamp
the machine to the rails for working over the side.
Technical Specifications
Length - Boom fully extended
Boom fully retracted
Height - Boom fully extended
Boom fully retracted
Width Wheelbase Wheel diameter ­
Weight - Tie Crane
Weight - Bridge Crane
31'-0" (9449mm)
18'-4" (5588mm)
9'-5" (2870mm) over cab
13'-5" (4089mm) over boom
8'-5" (2565mm)
6'-0" (1829mm)
16" (406mm)
16,000 Ibs. (7,256kg)
17,000 Ibs. (7,727kg)
Engine Assembly: Cummins 4B3.9C, 100 HP @ 2200
rpm. Includes 100-amp alternator and 8.5 cfm air
compressor. Propel System: 3" (76 mm) diameter
Advantages
alloy steel axles. Individual propel motors drive each
• Manufactured from steel tubing and heavy deck
axle through chain drive. Wheels and Brakes: 16 11
plates. Additional steel is used to increase structural
(406 mm) cast steel wheels. Service brakes are air­
integrity, plus reduce required counterweight.
applied, spring released on all wheels. Parking
brakes are spring applied, air released on all wheels.
• Frame width is 101 11 (2565 mm) to allow more deck
space for mounting engine, cab, tanks, etc.
Options:
• Dedicated pump and hydraulic oil cooler.
• Propel system is at the deck level of the lower frame
with easy access to motor, chain, etc. One motor and
#100 chain drive for each axle.
• Propel system pressure is 3000 psi (204 atm) for addi­
tional power.
• Hydraulic swivel is rated at 6000 psi (408 atm).
Air conditioner
Insulated wheels
Basket grapple
Two-tie grapple
John Deere engine
Engine clutch assembly
Brushcutting flail head
Two man cab
.Generator and magnet kit
• Root boom mount is 32" (812 mm), for better stability.
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Ballast Regulator
KBR 850
KBR 875
Technical Specifications
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Wheel base
Wheel diameter
1
35 - 8"
10 1 - 6"
11'
38,000
12 1
28"
Technical Specifications
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Wheel base
Wheel diameter
(1087 mm)
(3200 mm)
(3353 mm)
(17237 kg)
(3657 mm)
(711 mm)
Engine Assembly: Cummins 6BTA 5.9 diesel, water
cooled engine rated at 200HP @ 2200 RPM with Funk
Double Pump Drive using Twin Disc clutch.
Transmission: Funk four speed transmission.
Axles: Rockwell RU-23-145 Series, both axles are driv­
en through a transmission giving four wheel drive.
Wheels can be insulated or non-insulated.
Brakes: Air applied with cobra shoes. Spring applied
parking brakes on all four wheels.
Turntable: Standard.
39 1 - 3"
10 1 - 7"
11 1 - 0"
40,000
151 - 0"
28"
(11049 mm)
(3226 mm)
(3353 mm)
(18144 kg)
(3657 mm)
(711 mm)
The KBR 875 resulted from a goal to manufacture a
machine that meets or exceeds Class 1 railroad speci­
fications, but equally important, exceeds the specifica­
tions of our competitor's machines. We have stretched
the wheelbase by three feet, which is the same length
as the wheelbase of our KBR-900. This will allow more
room for a larger cab and improved accessibility of all
components. An A-frame structure is not required to
support our wing, increasing the wheelbase, and allow­
ing us to install either the four-speed manual drop box
or six-speed "shift on the go" transmission in such a
manner so that it can be easily removed in the field.
Plow:
Wing:
The 4-bar parallel link
mechanism
is
now
standard on all our bal­
last regulators. It elimi­
nates the necessity for
an expensive skid and
helps isolate shock and
vibration. Bolt on plow
blades and plow skid
are optional.
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With 1.0 cubic yard (.76 cubic meters) capacity,
the T-1 steel constructed wings are 36"
(914mm) wide and designed for free flow of bal­ last. Articulated template doors are optional
and designed for excellent control while dress­ ing the shoul­ der. Wing reach
is 13 1-0" (3962
mm) from the
centerline
of
the track.
Broom:
The KBR 850 standard broom has a sweep width of 110" (2794 mm) and is driven by a
single motor chain. The patented 45-degree, V-shaped deflector allows for quick trans­
fer of excess ballast to the track shoulder. Deflector assembly is hydraulically raised and
lowered.
Cab:
The highly functional cab features well laid out controls and safety glass windows. It
is temperature controlled and sound insulated. For the safety of the operator, a
comfortable seat, seat belt, electric wiper, air horn, rear view windows, west coast
mirrors, travel lights and four side work lights are standard.
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Ballast Regulator
KBR 925
Technical Specifications
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Wheel base
Wheel diameter
40' -10 11
10' ­ 7 11
11 - 4 11
44,000 Ibs.
16 1
-
0"
28"
Engine Assembly: Cummins 0886.7 240Hp, Tier 3
Transmission: Funk six-speed powershift transmission.
Axles: Rockwell RU23-145 Series, both axles are driven through a
transmission giving four-wheel drive on 28 11 wheels.
Cab: Heated and air conditioned, sound insulated, comfortable opera­
tor's seat with lumbar support and seat belt.
Wiring: Segmented wiring harnesses with weather proof connections.
Turntable: Standard with automatic locking device.
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Cab:
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The KBR 925 cab has unsurpassed
operator visibility. The tilt feature
provides improved access to major
components. The side mounted heater and Ale provides a clean roof line,
with no components that require maintenance. The pressurized cab has
improved headroom, and standard joystick controls.
Engine Shroud:
The engine shroud is sound
insulating, with large hinged
doors for ease of access.
Plow:
Wings:
The 4-bar parallel link mechanism eliminates
the need for an expensive skid and helps iso­
late shock and vibration. Bolt on plow blades
and plow skid are optional.
The wings have a heavy duty slider
box configuration using fabricated
tubes. Variable width and articulated
template doors are available.
Broom:
The
standard
broom has a 3/8
inch rolled T1
broom housing
with a 45 degree
deflector.
The
operator has on-the-fly control with
hydraulically adjusted deflectors that
can be raised for maintenance.
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Kribber Adzer
KKA 1000
Technical Specifications
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Wheel base
Wheel diameter
Axles
27 1 - 6"
8 1 - 6"
10 1 - 3"
25,000
12 1 - 4"
16"
3"
The KKA 1000 is designed to be a heavy duty Kribber Adzer that is easy to operate, simple to troubleshoot, and
accessible for repair and service.
Engine Assembly: Cummins 6BTA5.9 diesel, water cooled engine rated at 200HP @ 2200 rpm with Funk triple pump
drive with twin disc clutch.
Propel System: 3" diameter alloy steel axles, propel motor drives one axle through chain drive.
Wheels and Brakes: 16" cast steel wheels, service brakes are air applied, spring released, on all wheels.
Turntable: Standard
Adzer:
The adzer head utilizes slider box mounting with hydraulic
cylinders for horizontal and vertical movements. This pro­
vides sturdy mounting and precise control from the cab.
The adzer bearing housing is flange mounted to the head
frame - no more bolts breaking off in the housing.
Crawlers:
The crawlers are large, heavy-duty units designed to
give trouble free service.
Cab:
The roomy 54" wide cab is accessed from
the rear, from the side of the frame, elimi­
nating the need for walkway access. The
controls are located in a logical manner and
the seat features side shift adjustment.
Kribber Reels:
The kribber reels do a superb job of
cribbing because they are long enough
to mount 6 elements per flight instead
of 4. This helps to assure the ballast is
sufficiently removed from the cribs as
well as sweeping the ties clean in front
of the adzer head. Access to the rear
reel bearing is improved, making serv­
ice and repair easier.
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Dust Vacuum:
The vacuum system is a high capacity unit that uses a positive
pressure cyclone to separate dust and debris. The mounting is
fixed and sturdy - no pivoting mounts to break. This means no
more clogged cyclones, since there is no accumulation of mate­
rial inside the cyclone.
Material handling fan provides suction at
adzer head and produces positive pres­
sure in the cyclone unit.
Debris trail is left
away from ties.
Engine:
The engine is located to keep the radiator away from the adzer head.
The air cleaner is located to minimize dust intake. The muffler is posi­
tioned to allow good visibility.
Hydraulics:
The hydraulic system is simple to
trouble shoot. The components are
located for ease of access, and to
minimize the risk of fires caused by
debris accumulation and hydraulic
leaks.
Turntable:
The turntable is permanently mounted, and allows for quick machine direc­
tion change.
Mainframe:
The mainframe is long enough to allow open component mounting to facili­
tate service and cleaning. This helps reduce the possibility of fire.
Fire Prevention:
The machine design reduces buildup of debris and allows for easy cleaning.
We install an onboard water tank and offer an automatic fire suppression
system as an option.
Patent applications pending on several features of the KKA 1000
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Rail Utility Vehicle
KUV 750
Technical Specifications
Width
Length
Height
Machine weight
Wheelbase
Wheels
8'
21'
9' 10"
12,500 Ibs.
9' Ft.
16"
Engine Assembly: Cummins 4BT3.9, rated at 75 hp
Mainframe: Heavy duty, fully welded steel frame,
with integral lifting eyes, strategically located key­ hole tiedown lugs, derail guards for maximum protection, and a hand grip for deck access.
KUV 750 is a self propelled, universal material/crew carrier.
It can be used. for a variety of tasks and can be equipped in
Special Features
accordance wIth Customer requests.
Machine is towable to / from job site with minimal setup
Rear mounted controls allow ground
Storage compartment for welding gases
_ personnel to index the machine from
Additional tool box at the rear
the back of the unit
Rear bed 5,000 Ibs capacity with rear access gate
Water cooler holder
Hydraulic Hose
Tool cabinet
ReelNalve
Gas bottle storage
Turbo pre-cleaner
Emergency stop buttons
Cab Assembly: Enclosed cab
OperatorJs station with retractable seat belts
Simple on board propel controls
Six passenger seating with retractable seat belts
Lockable tool storage enclosures under bench
seats
Additional Options
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Two Axle Drive
Air conditioner
Enclosed floor
Heated cab
Plate Broom
KPB 200
Technical Specifications
Length:
Width:
Height:
Weight:
Wheel Base:
Wheels:
Axles:
19'
9'-7"
8'
12,000 Ibs.
6'
16"
3"
(5800 mm)
(2920 mm)
(2440 mm)(at exhaust)
(5 443 kg)
(1830 mm)
(406 mm)
(76 mm) diameter
Controls: Ground controls are on
the right of the machine. The remote
control interface at the rear could be
placed on the cart pulled by the
machine. Once set, the machine
works autonomously. The Safety
"Bump" bar cuts machine's
propel in case of collision.
Engine Assembly: Cummins 4B3.9C diesel water cooled
engine rated at 71 HP @ 2200 RPM with 65 amp alternator
Hydraulic Pumps & Motors: Sundstrand 90 Series pump
with electronic displacement control and external charge
filter, gear pump and Char-Lynn motors.
Air Compressor: Bendix 8.3 cfm (0.24 m3/min.) for brakes.
Transmission: Hydrostatic - providing infinite speed con­
trol in forward and reverse. Single axle drive via
"Polychain" belt and sprocket. Electric clutch to discon­
nect propel for towing.
Propel Speed: Work - creeping to 5 mph (8 km/h) /
Travel - to 25 mph (0-40 km/h)
°
Broom: Hydraulically driv­
en through "Polychain" belt
KBR 900 ballast regulator
broom assembly with 4-link
pantograph
deployment.
Broom reel sweeps the entire tie length 117" (2972
mm) total width. Stone deflector is raised and lowered
hydraulically for element replacement.
Brakes: Air applied, spring released with parking brake on
all four wheels.
Knox Kershaw Plate Broom, Model KPB 200 is used as one
of the machines in tie replacing consist to remove all of the
material away from fastening area. It can be towed without
disconnecting the propel chain.
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Double Broom
KDB 600
Technical Specifications
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Wheel base
Wheel diameter
35 1 - 8"
10 1 - 2"
11 1
33,000
121
28"
(10,870 mm)
(310 mm)
(33,530 mm)
(15000 kg)
(36,570 mm)
(711 mm)
Engine Assembly: Cummins 6BTA 5.9 diesel, water cooled engine rated at 185HP @ 2200 RPM with Funk
Double Pump Drive using Twin Disc clutch.
Transmission: Funk four speed transmission.
Axles: Rockwell RU-23-145 Series, both axles are driven through a transmission giving four wheel drive.
Wheels can be insulated or non-insulated.
Brakes: Air applied with cobra shoes. Spring applied parking brakes on all four wheels.
Turntable: Standard.
Knox Kershaw Double Broom, Model KDB 600 is used
as last machine in surfacing consist for final dressing of
the track.
Hydraulically driven front broom with 45" (1143 mm) diameter
reel. Equipped with 228 solid rubber elements 2" (51 mm) in
diameter and 18" (457 mm) in length. A patented 45° V-style
stone deflector that is raised and lowered hydraulically for
easy and efficient element replacement is standard.
Rear Broom:
The reversible rear broom is hydraulically driven and equipped with 228 2" (51
mm) in diameter and 18" (457 mm) long solid rubber elements. The shroud is
fabricated from T1 steel for durability. The rear plate can be raised hydraulical­ ly for easy element replacement. Reversing the rotation allows the operator to
sweep away from the switches.
Ridge Plows:
Patented side mounted ridge plows are spring loaded to fold
out of the way of uneven ties. A skid assembly allows ridge
plows to be held even with the track surface
at all times.
Cab: The highly functional cab features well
laid out controls and safety glass win­
dows. It is temperature controlled and
sound insulated. For the safety of the
operator, a comfortable seat, seat belt,
electric wiper, air horn, rear view win­
dows, west coast mirrors, travel lights
and four side work lights are standard.
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Options:
Rotating baffles assembly for front broom
Cummins 6BTA 5.9C Engine, 200HP @ 2500 rpm
Detroit Diesel 40E series Electronic Engine,
185HP or 210HP @ 2200 rpm
Insulated (rubber) broom housings and
deflectors
Dust collection system
Yard Cleaner
KYC 500
Technical Specifications
Length
Width
52'
Work
101 - 6 11
With plows 14 1 - 9 11
Travel
10 1 - 6 11
Height
Work
151 - 6 11
Travel
151
Weight
62,870 Ibs.
Wheel base
141
Wheel diameter
24 11
(15,850 mm)
(320 mm)
(44,960 mm)
(320 mm)
(4730 mm)
(45,720 mm)
(28,577 kg)
(42,670 mm)
(610 mm)
Knox Kershaw Yard Cleaner, Model KYC 500 clears track and shoulders as well as space between the track on
multi-track lines including points and crossings. The KYC 500 Yard Cleaner is capable of sweeping and loading
up to 1.66 cubic yards (1.27 m3) of waste material per minute.
After a single pass, track, including fasteners, is completely cleared of any unwanted material. The machine is
capable of clearing the entire tie width as well as shoulders for total path width of just under 15 feet (4.6 m).
Engine Assembly: Cummins Model 6BTA 5.9 diesel water-cooled engine rated at 175HP
@
2200 rpm.
Hydraulic System: 3 vane pumps and 1 piston pump, all powered by the engine. All components are powered by
2 vane, 1 gear, 1piston hydraulic motor and several hydraulic cylinders. Hydrostatic propel system is a closed
circuit and includes 1 variable displacement pump and 2 fixed displacement motors. Propel motors are mount­
ed directly on gearboxes, one per each axle.
Axles and Brakes: 4" (102 mm) solid steel-alloy axles, all4-wheel drive. Air brakes applied to all wheels.
Additional air system for optional tag axle brakes.
Electrical System: 12 Volt with negative ground, 100 A alternator, 205 Amp/Hour battery.
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Scarifiers and Side plows:
Mounted in front, scarifiers break up the compacted, incrusted material
on the track and the shoulders. Side mounted plow "wings" gather and
bring the waste from the shoulders closer to the track where it could be
picked up by the broom.
Pickup System:
Hydraulically driven broom with 45 _" (1,155.7 mm) diameter reel is equipped with solid
rubber elements 2 11 (50.8 mm) in diameter and 18" (457.2 mm) in
length. Waste material is swept onto the elevator and dumped ,..-----------,
into the hopper. Then the material is transferred onto the waste
conveyer and loaded into coupled car, hopper, gondola, truck or
simply deposited
onto the wayside
on either side.
Cab:
The highly functional cab features well laid out controls and safety glass windows. It is sealed
and sound insulated. For the safety of the operator, a comfortable seat, seat belt, electric
wiper, air horn, rear view windows, west coast mirrors, travel lights and four
side work lights are standard. Cab tilts to the side for transportation by road.,..-----;---...,
Options:
High temperature alarm
Low oil pressure alarm
Cab AlC and Heater
Electric emergency pump
Tag axle for travel over the road
Dust suppression/water misting system
Tag axle with rubber tires allows the Yard
Cleaner to travel over the road as a
trailer behind regular tractor.
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Track/Switch Undercutter
KSU 300
Technical Specifications
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Wheelbase
Wheel diameter
Work
29 1
(8840 mm)
Travel
35'
(10,670 mm)
Work
15'
(4570 mm)
Travel
9'
(2740 mm)
Work
11'- 3'1 (3430 mm)
Travel
12'
(3660 mm)
60 000 Ibs.
(27,273 kg)
161
(4880 mm)
28"
(711 mm)
Engine Assembly: Detroit Diesel 60E series Electronic Engine, 400HP @ 2200 rpm
Transmission And Axles: Solid axles powered by hydraulic motors that are mounted
directly on two-stage hydrostatic gearboxes.
Travel Speed:
By itself: 38 mph (60 km/h)
With 90 tons (91 440 kg): 35 mph (56 km/h) on tangent and leveled track
With 3 ballast cars: 15 mph (24 km/h) on tangent and leveled track
Brakes: Air actuated spring release brake shoes on all wheels. Parking brake spring applied and air released.
Electrical System: 12 Volt system with negative ground. 80A alternator, battery capacity - 205 A/h.
Air System: Air cooled air compressor 25 cfm (0.72 m3/min.) capacity @ 1800 rpm lubricated by engine oil. Work
system pressure - 100 psi (7 kg/cm2). Air system has enough capacity to operate gates on ballast cars.
Depending on the ballast conditions, the machine has a capacity of 195-260 cubic yards (150 m3-200 m3) per hour.
The KSU 300 is ready to operate as soon as it arrives at the work site.
Undercutter Bar:
Ditching Wheel:
Heavy duty undercutter chain
removes material from under
the track. It rotates horizontally
on the undercutter bar. The
undercutter bar is available in
131 (4 m) or 161 (5 m) lengths.
Diameter:
Number of buckets:
Bucket width:
Max. depth of cut:
11 1 (3500 mm)
15
20" (508 mm)
45" (1143 mm)
below top of the rail.
Conveyers:
Auger: The Auger conveyer, located between the cutter chain and the
ditching wheel, conveys all material that has been removed by the
cutter chain to the ditching wheel.
Waste: The waste conveyer can swing 90 0 to the left and 100 to the
right for dumping the waste to a maximum distance of 30 feet (9m)
from the center of the track or loading in a ballast hopper car.
Cab:
The cab features well laid out controls and safety glass windows. It is
temperature controlled, sealed and sound insulated. For the safety of the
operator, a comfortable seat, seat belt, electric wiper, air horn, rear view
windows, west coast mirror, travel lights and side work lights are
standard.
. A turntable is standard equipment to reverse the unit in a
short time.
This unit can be moved to different job locations by road.
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Remanufacturing
Equipment Rebuilds
Stretch Kits
Because of Knox Kershaw, Inco's extensive knowledge
of Ballast Regulators we are well qualified to remanu­
facture used or damaged machines. Knox Kershaw
also remanufactures double brooms, tie cranes, yard
cleaners and other maintenance-of-way equipment.
Our ability to
fabricate in­
house parts,
and extensive
knowledge of
many of the
machines on
the market,
design efficien­
cy and go-day
conditional "new
machine warranty"
make our re-manu­
facturing program a
smart and economi­
cal decision.
Knox Kershaw, Inc.'s conversion kit allows the cus­ tomer to rebuild existing older models of Ballast
Regulators using existing components such as the
engine assembly,
axles, transmission,
hydraulic tank,
wings, plow fuel
tank, broom, slider
boxes,and
other components.
The main parts
supplied in the
conversion kit
are the main­
frame and a cab
assembly with
air conditioning­
heater-pressur­
Ization, hydraulic
valves and
instrumentation.
The frame is
fonned channel all welded structure for durability
which can also be supplied in a tubular type design.
Knox Kershaw, Inc. will configure and build stretch
kits to meet customers' specifications.
repainted and remark
mechanical
overhaul. Our
service Is not
complete until
the remanm.c­
tured equipment
passes a test Of
all functional
parts and an
inspection.
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omgomery, Alabama 36117 USA
TEL: (334) 387-KNOX (5669)
FAX: (334) 387-4KKI (4554)
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