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Andy, Ray, and Bill’s mother in 1924
The founding brothers of RJS – Andy, Ray and Bill (and Barb) in 1938
Concord Avenue Home 1938
The Slezak Family visiting Latrobe Pa in 1940
Ray through the years: 1935 – 1937 – 1942 - 1950
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
Back of the building on Waterloo Road 1949
Construction of RJS on Waterloo Road 1949
RJS ready for business 1949
RJS Products & Development 1949
This kitten was photographed during the construction of the first RJS building and is christened the first RJS cat. We have no idea of its name (or gender) so we have given it the name “RJ”
This kitten was photographed during the construction of the first RJS building and is christened the first RJS cat. We have no idea of its name (or gender) so we have given it the name “RJ”
1950
Ray at Firestone: ID Badge – 1950
This family photo includes the four founding members of the RJS Products and Development including Andrew G Slezak (Father – right back row), Andy Slezak, Ray Slezak and Bill Slezak - front row left to right. Not pictured is their sister Barbara.
The filing with the State of Ohio is interesting in that the company name was misspelled as RJS Producrs Company, Inc. 1957 is considered the “official” start date of the company.
New site in Green, Ohio for RJS in 1966
Andy inspecting the excavation for RJS in 1966
New site in Green, Ohio for RJS in 1966
RJS in Green, Ohio 1966
Construction of RJS in Green, Ohio July 1966
Construction of RJS in Green, Ohio July 1966
A view from Massillon Road. Other than some landscaping, the view is the same today except for the addition of rear buildings. Note the date of July 1966.
A view from Massillon Road July 1966
A view of the front of the building after some grass but no shrubs or trees.
Tension Control Device Patent August 12, 1975
In 1976, about 10 years later, the first addition was built at the back of the main factory.
In 1976, about 10 years later, the first addition was built at the back of the main factory.
In 1976, about 10 years later, the first addition was built at the back of the main factory.
Raymond and Andy Slezak – owners of RJS Corporation. Year of photo is not known. They become sole owners in 1984 after the death of their father. Bill Slezak was out of the company about 1960.
Bill, Ray, Andy, Andrew and Barb 1983
Open House 1988
Early version of the RJS Plunger 1988
Founder of RJS – Raymond Slezak (1990)
Construction of Building C 2007
Construction of Building C in 2007
Building C 2008
Inside Building C in 2008
Inside Building C in 2008
Assembling a creel system inside Building C
Construction of Building D 2013
Construction of Building D 2013
Construction of Building D 2013
RJS Today

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