Who we are
Our History
CEP Sales is a manufacturer’s representative firm that specializes in custom engineered products. Our company has been a family-owned and operated business for over 40 years.
Our company specializes in all types of custom metal parts - including castings, forgings, springs, and machined components, as well as a full line of industrial product identification and membrane switches. Our goal is to help customers find the optimal manufacturing process and supplier for their custom engineered parts.
1981
1984
Wayne & Barbara Kroemer founded Custom Engineered Parts, Inc. in Zionsville, Indiana, a small suburb in Indianapolis.
1982
Wayne’s oldest son Bill Kroemer joined the firm and helped expand the business into Ohio.
Darcey Elmore, Wayne’s son-in-law, joined the firm and helped expand the business into Ohio and Tennessee.
1991
Kurt Kroemer, Wayne’s other son, joins Custom Engineered Parts, Inc.
1994- 1995
The company expands again as Wayne begin eyeing retirement, adding his son-in-law, Gary Coval. Wayne sold the business to his sons and sons-in-law and CEP Sales, Inc. was born.
The partners began preparations to take CEP Sales into the future with a 3rd generation of salesmen. This is where Case Roberts replaces Bill Kroemer.
2019
2015
Cory Hernandez joins, one of Kurt Kroemer’s son-in-law
2023
Abby Heneisen joins, who starts developing and rebranding CEP Sales, Inc’s marketing & design components.
2000
Wayne’s daughters, Ellen Coval & Anne Elmore, took over administrative duties. The four partners grew the business into a multi-million dollar sales firm. The customer base expanded as well, with customers in 27 different US States along with sales into 5 other countries.
2017
Bruno Cosentino & Gary Covals son-in-law, Josh Valentine, replace Darcey Elmore.
2020
Zach Schroeder joins, another one of Kurt Kroemer’s other son-in-law.
