Our Story

Meyer Laboratory was founded in 1978 by Russ Meyer. In the past 46 years, Meyer has grown to be a North American industry leader in industrial cleaning solutions.  We currently have team members reaching every corner of North America with three manufacturing facilities located in Kansas City, North Carolina and Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Meyer Timeline

2024
TruArc Partners
Meyer is acquired by financial partner, TruArc Partners, providing opportunities for exponential company growth.
2024
2024
North Carolina Facility Move
Thanks to significant investment and enhancement in manufacturing capabilities, Meyer relocates their Charlotte manufacturing site to a much larger location in Lexington, North Carolina allowing more than triple the previous manufacturing capacity.
2024
2023
40 Under Forty Award
Mike Miller (President) receives the Ingrams Magazine Award of Top 40 Under Forty
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2023
2020
Nationally Recognized Brand
After more than 40 years, Meyer Laboratory completes a company rebranding as the first step in creating a more nationally recognized brand.
2020
2018
Family Owned Business Award
Ingrams magazine recognizes Meyer as one of the best family owned businesses in Kansas City.
2018
2017
2nd Generation Ownership
Rusty and Amanda Meyer become owners of Meyer Laboratory.
2017
2017
North Carolina
Meyer opens another manufacturing facility in Charlotte, NC to support growth along the Eastern seaboard.
NC
2017
2014
Ready Mix/Asphalt
Brady Meyer on his first sales call. Meyer enters the ready mix and asphalt industry sparking another substantial growth spurt.
2014
2010
Overcoming Obstacles
Meyer associates overcome a major economic downturn by posting the best sales and profit year in Meyer Laboratory history.
2010
2006
Canada
Meyer Laboratory begins manufacturing in Canada.
2006
2003
The Move
Meyer builds current corporate Headquarters a 100,000 square foot facility.
2003
1997
Rapid Growth
Meyer has 7 years of rapid growth due to developing innovative cleaning technology and manufacturing.
1997
1987
Meyer Lab Is Formed
Meyer Laboratory is formed, they hire a chemist and start manufacturing their own products. Meyer now is a 6 person company.
1987
1978
Russ Meyer Starts With Catalogs
Meyer Supply was created by Russ Meyer in 1978. He wanted to provide a service different from other chemical suppliers. He initially focused on institutional business located in rural Missouri. He greeted each customer with an honest smile, a firm handshake, and a commitment to partner with them to find solutions to their cleaning needs. This worked well and Russ was met with great success.
1978