Kreckel Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1997 by Lavern Kreckel Jr and Lavern Kreckel III, father and son. Vern III worked for his father at Don and Vern’s Machine Co from 1990 to 1997. In 1997  the two decided to move forward with a new Shop. They established the company in the Elk Haven Industrial Park in St. Marys, and today the company continues to serve the Powdered Metal Industry with first class service.