ABOUT US

Who we are

DNR, Inc. is a well respected and trusted ISO 9001 certified family business established in 1988 with locations in the Detroit metropolitan area. The founder, Dale Roberts, embarked on a mission to provide superior parts cleaning services to companies facing the challenges of ever-growing regulatory requirements. With a strong focus on parts cleaning and washing, we have pioneered innovative solutions while upholding strict regulatory standards, utilizing solvents such as Trichloroethylene (TCE) and N-Propyl Bromide (NPB) as well as aqueous cleaning solutions. Our goal has always been to empower our customers to concentrate on their core competencies, alleviating customers from the burdens of highly regulated processes, and the associated costs and monitoring requirements. Simply stated: allow our customers to focus on what they do best while DNR does the parts cleaning, focusing on what we do best.

HISTORY

Since the late 1980’s, DNR has experienced remarkable growth, with expansion into larger facilities and multiple sites. Growing from a 1 man operation encompassing 1,000 square feet to 30,000 square feet in two facilities. The addition of Dale’s sons, Guy Roberts and JR Roberts, have brought fresh perspectives and expertise to our operations. Under their visionary leadership, DNR, Inc. has expanded its processes to incorporate a wide range of cleaning techniques; from Aqueous Washing and Ultrasonic Cleaning to High-Pressure Washing, Precision Cleaning, Passivating, Copper Stripping and other metal treatment processes. DNR provides comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

TIMELINE

Dale Roberts established DNR, Inc. and opened the shop in the back of a brazing company warehouse in Plymouth, Michigan with one vapor degreasing machine.

JR Roberts joined the DNR team.

Expanded and established plant and headquarters in Westland, MI.

Obtained ISO 9001 certification.

Guy Roberts joined the DNR team.

Develop neutral type de-rusting process.

Developed processes and began precision particulate cleaning.

  • Company expansion: added facility in Plymouth, Michigan.
  • Increased parts cleaning capability with the addition of high-pressure cleaning and belt washing.
  • Added ultrasonic aqueous Immersion cleaning processes.
  • Added acidic (pickling) type de-rust process.
  • Developed and implemented a copper stripping process.
  • Added passivation capabilities.

Installed a Clean Room Laboratory for inhouse particulate testing.

Expanded clean room to allow for medical cleaning and packaging.

Developed mass production cleaning processes for Ventilator parts and other medical components.