OUR HISTORY CK Power Power Products Markets Services Resources About Us Contact 1929 Hugh Scott, Sr. and G.A. Weidlich founded Western Machinery Company in St. Louis in 1929. The company began as a multi-line distributor of power transmission equipment, principally chain drives, V-belt drives and hydraulic motors. 1958 Detroit Diesel engine line became the focus of business. Construction and GMC truck franchises were eliminated and government contracting and mining equipment divisions were sold to strengthen the Detroit Diesel operation. 1976 CK Power was created as a segment of Costello Kunze (CK) Ford in Florissant, MO. Under the direction of Tom E. Costello CK Power was the exclusive engine distributor for Ford, John Deere, Kubota and Kohler Generators. CK Power focused on a core business of engine and generator distribution. 1985 Western Diesel Services acquired all stock in CK Power. From 1985-1991, CK Power operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Diesel Services, Inc. 1991 John Costello became President and Chief Operating Officer of CK Power. During this time John established CK Power as an industry leader in engine distribution and power generation solutions. 2000 John Costello acquired Western Diesel Services Inc., DBA CK Power from partner Hugh Scott Jr. John became Owner and Chief Executive Officer of CK Power. Today Under the direction of John Costello, Owner and CEO, Paul Ostby, President and Jim Flynn, CFO, Western Diesel Services DBA CK Power is an industry leader in its core business of engine distribution and providing power solutions. CK Power is a leading manufacturer of power units and power generation solutions for a variety of markets and customers. CK Power is also a proud distributor and authorized service provider of Kohler Power Systems. Our mission is to continually expand and improve our power solutions product offering. Emergency contact ST. LOUIS 8 AM-5 PM: 314-868-8620 After Hours: 314-868-8624 KANSAS CITY 8 AM-5 PM: 913-213-5600 After Hours: 913-232-2678 SPRINGFIELD 8 AM-5 PM: 417-755-7270 After Hours: 417-755-7269 OKLAHOMA CITY 8 AM-5 PM: 405-605-0972 After Hours: 405-605-1959 DALLAS / FT. WORTH 8 AM-5 PM: 817-779-5259 After Hours: 817-779-5264 HANNIBAL - CM&W 8 AM-5 PM: 573-406-1105 After Hours: GRAND ISLE, NEBRASKA 8 AM-5 PM: 308-675-3049 After Hours: 308-392-3049 WICHITA 8 AM-5 PM: 316-364-3695 After Hours: 316-364-3697 DENVER - RMPT 8 AM-5 PM: 720-724-0033 After Hours: © 2021 CK Power | Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale