Our History
Our Rich History
The Story Of Rochester Metal Products
Rochester Metal Products got its start as part of a school furniture manufacturing business in Richmond, Indiana before 1890.
In 1895, the same owner formed the company, American Lawn Mower. The foundry and other companies were moved to Muncie, Indiana in 1901. There, we operated producing lawnmower and school desk components into the 1930’s. In 1937, the foundry was moved to Rochester, Indiana, expanded and was named Rochester Metal Products.
The foundry expanded its product mix in 1954, going beyond the lawn mower industry. In 1995, a major expansion took place which tripled the existing production and sales output.
In 2012, ownership of the foundry was transferred to an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) to maintain local ownership.
1890
RMP Was Founded
- Rochester Metal Products got its start as part of a school furniture manufacturing business in Richmond, Indiana before 1890.
1895
American Lawn Mower Was Formed
- In 1895, the same owner formed the company, American Lawn Mower
1901
We Moved To Muncie, Indiana
- The foundry and other companies were moved to Muncie, Indiana in 1901. There, we operated producing lawnmower and school desk components into the 1930’s.
1937
We Moved To Rochester, Indiana
- In 1937, the foundry was moved to Rochester, Indiana, expanded and was named Rochester Metal Products
1954
Expanded Beyond The Lawn Mower Industry
- The foundry expanded its product mix in 1954, going beyond the lawn mower industry
1995
Major Expansion
- In 1995, a major expansion took place which tripled the existing production and sales output
2012
Ownership Transferred To An ESOP
- In 2012, ownership of the foundry was transferred to an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) to maintain local ownership.
OUR CULTURE
Our commitment extends beyond our customers.
In addition to competitive salaries and advancement opportunities, RMP strives to give back to our community and enrich the lives of our employees with family-friendly events.
