Rathbone Precision Metals, Inc., an industry leader of precision cold rolled and cold drawn metal profiles, proudly commemorates its 120th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1905, the company has consistently helped manufacturers to reduce machining and material costs.
Rathbone Precision Metals, Inc. has become a trusted name in metal profiles, known for its dedication to quality, customer satisfaction, and engineering capabilities. Over the last decades, the company has achieved significant milestones: Rathbone pioneered the manufacture of cold drawn, special-shape bar and wire in the United States. Its profile products and markets changed as American industry’s requirements changed. In addition to serving American industry, Rathbone’s contributions to success in World War II are little known. In fact, Rathbone’s metal profile shapes helped the United States industrial base produce vast amounts of a wide variety of material required to win the war.
Today, Rathbone produces thousands of custom metal profile shapes for various markets including water pipe, energy, firearms, automotive, aerospace, and medical products to mention a few. For over 100 years, Rathbone has been a producer of the highest quality cold drawn and cold rolled metal profiles.
“This milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees, as well as the support of our business partners and loyal customers,” said Ms. Orszulak, President and CEO of Rathbone Precision Metals, Inc.
To celebrate this significant achievement, Rathbone Precision Metals, Inc. is hosting a special anniversary event tonight for our staff. “We are celebrating the longevity of our company and want to honor Mr. Andrew B Rathbone for his vision of this business providing long lasting manufacturing jobs to our local communities. Also, it is very important to thank those people who have worked alongside us throughout the past 120 years as we are grateful for their contributions”, said Ms. Orszulak.
Company History:
- In 1905, Rathbone was founded in the garage of Andrew B. Rathbone in Palmer, MA, as a small pinion wire-making manufacturer that serviced the clock industry in central New England. In 1912, Mr. Rathbone was joined by several brothers shortly thereafter and moved to its current location on Park Street in Palmer, MA where it still resides today.
- Calvi S.p.A., who is a leader in Special Steel Profiles in Europe, purchased Rathbone in June of 2008 to expand their presence in North America and grow revenue worldwide. Over the past seventeen years, Calvi has been a large supporter of the continuous success of the company.
In addition to its focus on business growth, Rathbone Precision Metals, Inc. has been committed to Quality and Safety. The company has been ISO 9001 Certified and is working towards its ISO 45001 certification which focuses on standards regarding occupational health and safety management to improve employee safety and reduce workplace risks.
Rathbone is also working towards its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) that requires defense contractors and subcontractors to meet specific cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive government information and ISO 14001 which helps organizations to improve their environmental performance while reducing their impact on the environment.
“Looking ahead, there is a considerable amount of work to be done to gain further growth opportunity and support our continuous improvement philosophy. Rathbone will continue to forge ahead with these plans with the support of our talented staff, business partners and customers”, said Ms. Orszulak.
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