NCOIM Hall of Fame Rick Taylor

Background of Rick Taylor

Jay Industries traces its heritage to 1917 when Glenn Taylor formed the Taylor Dise Company—a company producing radiant gas heaters. That beginning led to the formation of Taylor Metal Products in 1928.

In 1968, Dick Taylor, Glenn’s son, created Jay Plastics—an injection molding division. The next twenty years provided continued growth, in 1989 became a separate entity, and developed into a multi-faceted business led by Dick’s son, Rick. The organization officially became known as Jay Industries in 1995.

The company remains family owned and has continued to show growth in areas such as automotive, lawn and garden, agricultural, and other OEM Markets. As a vertically integrated metals manufacturer, Jay Industries has a unique ability to control the manufacturing process from the raw materials to the finished product while always maintaining superior quality standards and aggressive market pricing.

January 2017 marked another major milestone for Rick Taylor. His original company, Jay Plastics, was purchased by Nanogate AG. While setting up provisions to ensure the employment of his current staff at Jay Plastics, Rick continues to lead the company through the transition of ownership.

Rick & his wife Carol, recently opened Hudson & Essex in downtown Mansfield. It combines a Deli & Fresh Market, with Fine Dining on the Main Floor. Outside dining & entertainment on the Patio. Cypress Hill Winery in the lower level. And, soon the Old Brewery Cellars.