After his service in World War II as a Merchant Marine, Harold Sidrane arrived back in New York and needed to figure out a path for his career. A trained engineer, he eventually decided to build his own converting press from his New York City apartment. Built in 1948, this press was one of the first machines to comprise what would eventually become the United States’ expansive printing and converting industry.
In the 1950’s, with the help of his wife Katherine, Harold turned his machine into a full-fledged manufacturing business and K. Sidrane, Inc. was born. Their son, Neil, current owner and CEO, began working with the company in the 1970’s. With more than 40 years of industry experience to his name, he has become a field expert in his own right.