K.Lab Design
Works

"Function first, but strong can be beautiful."

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Before K-Lab Design Works, it was Mercury Racing for me. Mercury Racing's 9L quad cam  engine and M8 sterndrive changed the game in high performance power boating. These are only two accomplishments of my 45 years in the marine industry. However, they may best exemplify my product styling philosophy and ability to build a strong, collaborative team.

After 22 years as President of Mercury Racing, I left that fine organization effective January 2013 to pursue design concepts of my own. The new work will either complement what I've done before or be totally new. Either way, my passion for function with style will show. I will always deliver more than is expected: Just over the line. It's how I do things.

Fred Kiekhaefer

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k.lab.fred@gmail.com