Manufacturing Today Issue 212 - May 2023 | Page 145

_____________________________________________________________________ Roy
Metal Finishing Company

Founded in 1961 , Roy Metal Finishing Company ( RMF ) is an industry-leader in highly engineered , corrosionresistant metal finishing solutions that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing . The business offers a wide range of technologies and services that meet the most stringent performance requirements . It has been a family-owned company for most of its 62-year history , only recently joining the Aalberts family in September 2018 .

Established in Greenville , South Carolina , RMF was founded by Donald Roy , who previously worked in the textile industry in the Northeastern region of the US . Donald identified the need for a highquality metal finishing company in the Southeast , dedicated to providing superior quality and excellent customer service .
“ Donald started the company without borrowing money or taking on debt ; if they didn ’ t have the money for something , they had to wait and save until they did ,” begins Dean Davidon , current President of RMF . “ Donald , his wife , and their team did everything themselves , from pouring foundations , to fabricating , installing , and operating equipment as they expanded into the initial corporate headquarters in Conestee , South Carolina .
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