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Our legacy is a testament to the foundation upon which we’ve built our future. From humble beginnings to becoming a world-class leader in developing coating and finishing solutions, we celebrate our rich history while embracing what the future holds. Each of our key acquisitions bring a rich history and we strive to move forward together.
From its humble beginning, RIE has grown into an industry leader in North America as well as having a presence in overseas markets. RIE has provided the impetus and expertise to large companies who have seen the need to move from traditional zinc plating or galvanizing to thin film protective coatings.
Over the years, we have helped companies in a wide range of industries like agricultural equipment, military, computer and electronics, construction, medical, recreational vehicles, aerospace, and other improve the performance of their products through the use of coatings.
Founder of RIE, Randy Hanson, began his career in the coating business in the US Air Force corrosion control division. He later worked in the aerospace industry where he gained knowledge of corrosion resistant and other high tech coatings.
In 1987, Mr. Hanson founded RIE by initially servicing military contracts. The company quickly evolved as RIE began helping large, non-automotive companies implement the use of coatings to greatly enhance the products they are manufacturing.
Recreational and Industrial Engineering was founded in Eden Valley, MN at the old Ford Dealership in town, circa1919. The first products included IBM hard drive screws, suspension parts, and tungsten counterweights.
Move into Building 1 (one of our current buildings in EV) at 221 Logeais Street.
First Dip Spin—16” manual load/unload and first batch ovens.
First conveyor/belt oven.
Eden Valley Plant ISO Certification obtained.
First international customer.
Added Oshkosh, Wisconsin facility and automated 24” dip spin to support high volume customers.
Purchased by Brass Ring Capital.
To better serve our strategic customer base, moved from Oshkosh, WI to Dubuque, IA facility.
PNC Mezzanine Capital invested subordinated debt and equity to support the managment buyout of RIE Coatings, LLC.
Eden Valley has achieved over 1200 consecutive accident-free days.
RIE Acquires Albuquerque-based Kaehr Corporation, enhancing its scope of services and solutions.
The newest addition to RIE, Kaehr Corporation served for over 70 years as a 3rd generation family run business earning the legacy of New Mexico’s oldest and most respected metal finisher.
In order to continue our tradition of innovation in the coating industry, RIE is always looking to the future. Through planning dedicated satellite and stand alone facilities, interest in strategic acquisitions, implementing overseas proprietary operations, and a commitment to the development of new technologies, RIE will continue to expand throughout the US and the world.
We are solving the worlds corrosion problems one step at a time through the use of high-tech coatings.