Our History
KAMO Manufacturing Co. was founded in Augusta in 1947 by Ben Kaplan and Willie Moog. The company’s name reflects that partnership—KA for Kaplan and MO for Moog—a balance of business discipline and relationship-driven salesmanship that shaped KAMO from the very beginning.
The business started on Eighth Street before settling into its long-term home on Reynolds Street, where it continues to serve customers across the region. From day one, KAMO built its reputation on understanding customer needs, delivering dependable solutions, and earning long-term trust.
In 1969, Jack Weinstein joined the company after marrying Moog’s daughter, Sharon. He carried forward the founders’ people-first philosophy, helping guide KAMO through decades of growth, ownership transitions, and industry change—always keeping the business family-owned and locally rooted.
As the company entered the next generation, Harris Weinstein joined KAMO full-time in 1996 after graduating from the University of Alabama. Under Jack and Harris’s shared leadership, KAMO expanded its reach across Georgia and South Carolina while continuing to invest in innovation, sustainability, and customer partnerships.
More recently, KAMO has entered a new era of strategic growth—opening a second location in Columbia, South Carolina, and welcoming Ferguson Paper and Waper into the KAMO family. Each milestone reflects a steady, intentional approach to growth that honors the company’s history while positioning it for the future.
Meet the Family
Left to right are KAMO Manufacturing President Harris Weinstein, CEO Jack Weinstein, Customer Service Rep Stephanie Ware and Delivery Driver Greg Weinstein.KAMO has always been more than a business—it’s a family legacy built on shared values, close relationships, and a deep sense of responsibility to employees, customers, and community.
For Jack and Harris Weinstein, “like father, like son” rings true. Both followed similar paths into the business, both attended the University of Alabama, and both believe that success comes from showing up, listening, and doing right by people. Their close relationship mirrors the alignment they share in guiding KAMO forward.
Family involvement extends beyond Jack and Harris. Jack’s daughter, Stephanie Ware, and his son, Greg Weinstein, both continue to support the business in their respective roles, reflecting the family’s long-standing commitment to the company and its customers. Together, the Weinstein family represents multiple generations working toward a common purpose.
That family mindset extends to the entire KAMO team and the communities the company serves. From longtime employees who dedicated decades of service to charitable giving, volunteerism, and community involvement, relationships remain at the center of everything KAMO does.
As KAMO looks ahead, the focus remains the same: grow thoughtfully, stay family- owned, care for employees, and continue building relationships that last. With a fourth generation on the horizon, the Weinstein family is committed to carrying the KAMO legacy forward—rooted in history, grounded in the present, and focused on the future.