Your Ideas, Made Real
The Specialty Mfg. Co. is a vertically integrated company offering the industrial and manufacturing sectors a one-stop-shop solution for products, machining, molding, and light assembly. From stock items to the design and production of custom parts and machinery, our five divisions provide the solutions and support you need every step of the way.
Founded in 1900 by William Boss, we have always been a family-owned business built on community and helping people. A century later, we have grown to include five divisions with hundreds of employees.
Over the years, the company has continued diversifying its product lines and forged strong relationships with clients in various industries, including numerous Fortune 500 companies.
Though the size of the company might have changed, our people-first way of doing business remains the same. Today, we are proudly led by the fourth generation of the Boss family, continuing a legacy of innovation and superior customer service.
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Our Mission
We are committed to providing quality, tailored solutions that meet our customers’ unique needs. By fostering an enjoyable, professional, and profitable business relationships, we provide invaluable experiences to our customers and employees.
Our Vision
We strive to sustain profitable growth by progressing existing markets and identifying new opportunities that support the breadth of capabilities across divisions. Through our commitment to open communication, we aim to promote a fun and positive environment that prioritizes innovative solutions and collaboration, while ensuring the success of our long-term legacy.
Values & Corporate Responsibility
Our founder, William Boss, learned the values of hard work, thrift and responsibility while growing up on his family’s farm in Wabasha County, Minnesota. These values helped him to create a business that has stood the test of time.
In addition to operating his own company, Boss impacted the emerging St. Paul business community. He and his brother, Andrew Boss, were involved in founding the School of Agriculture at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul. He also was a founding member of the Midway Club, now the Midway Chamber of Commerce. In 1951, he started the Boss Foundation, which continues to support the arts and humanities in St. Paul today.
Careers
Become Part of a Legacy
Help us continue our 100+ year tradition and legacy by joining a team that rewards your talent, experience, and commitment. We have opportunities in various manufacturing, technical, and office positions and offer full-time employees an amazing, flexible benefits program.
Emphasizing Speed and Quality in Production
ISO Certified
As an ISO 9001:2015 company, we guarantee quality and consistency in everything we do.
Flexible
We are committed to meeting your requirements and providing flexible solutions.
Efficient
Our in-house capabilities and trusted vendor partnerships ensure timely project completion.
Our History
A History of Growth and Innovative Solutions
William Boss, and agricultural engineer, started the commercial production of grass catchers with his neighbor, Harry Turner, and obtained a patent.
William Boss established The Specialty Mfg. Co. to produce, market, and sell his inventions. He strongly believed in the saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention.”
The Specialty Mfg. Co. began metal stamping, producing the 3M Scotch Tape Dispenser.
The Specialty Mfg. Co. produced its first line of valves.
William Boss founded The Boss Foundation to support the arts and humanities in St. Paul.
The Specialty Mfg. Co. added injection molding and precision machining to its service offerings.
Rola-Chem Corporation, a manufacturer of pumps, controllers, and supplies for the commercial pool and spa markets, became a division of The Specialty Mfg. Co.
Marr Valve, a manufacturer of valves and dental components became part a division of The Specialty Mfg Co.
New Ulm Precision Tool, a designer and builder of custom material removal and assembly machines since 1975, became a division of The Specialty Mfg. Co.
SafeWay, a trusted manufacturer of leak-free fluid power products since 1969, became a division of The Specialty Mfg. Co.
The Specialty Mfg. Co. joined Open Compute Project as a contributing partner in the area of data center infrastructure, specializing in advancements in cooling technology.
Industries We Serve
Agriculture
Valves, quick-action hydraulic couplings, and high-precision components ensure efficient fluid management in agricultural equipment.
Industries We Serve
Chemical Dispensing
Leak-free valves, made with precision and developed to help improve safety in applications involving the mixing and application of chemical solutions.
Industries We Serve
Cleaning & Janitorial
Leak-free valves designed for leak-free operation and to help improve the operation of fluid-based cleaning equipment.
Industries We Serve
Food & Beverage
Sanitary valves, couplers and fixtures specially designed for use in the food and beverage industry to help prevent contamination caused by fluid transfer. NSF valve options available.
Industries We Serve
Industrial
High-quality quick disconnect couplers, available as stock or custom for manufacturing plants, energy companies, and government agencies.
Industries We Serve
Power Generation
Plastic and metal ball valves, check valves, miniature valves and quick disconnect couplings designed for efficient operation in power generation equipment.
Industries We Serve
Pressure Wash/Car Wash
Ball valves, check valves, pressure valves, metering valves and steam valves designed specifically for high-pressure wash and car-wash systems.
Industries We Serve
Thermal Management
Liquid cooling quick disconnect couplings expertly engineered, precision machined and vigorously quality tested for thermal management applications.
Industries We Serve
Water Filtration
Ready-made and custom plastic and metal ball valves, check valves and miniature valves for drinking water, wastewater and sewage treatment applications.
Our Divisions
Five Divisions, One Fully Integrated Solution
The Specialty Mfg. Co.
The Specialty Mfg. Co. manufactures a wide variety of valves for automotive, water purification, medical, beverage, and chemical dispensing applications.
SafeWay
SafeWay is a leading supplier of quick-action disconnect couplings and specializes in solutions for the industrial, agricultural, thermal management, construction, mining, and automation industries.
Specialty Contract Manufacturing
Specialty Contract Manufacturing (Specialty Integrated Services) offers precision machining, injection molding, contract assembly, and engineering assistance services for all industries.
New Ulm Precision Tool
New Ulm Precision Tool designs and builds workholding fixtures, progressive and compound dies, and custom machines. They also manufacture tool crib replacement parts and production machining.
Rola-Chem
Rola-Chem makes pool maintenance easy with its complete line of peristaltic pumps, controllers, flow meters, and cleaning products for pool and spa service professionals.
