Founded in 1936, R.D. Specialties has continued to improve processes to provide the highest quality converting equipment in the industry. RDS coating and metering rods can be used in a multitude of applications for paper, paperboard, plastic film, metal foils and more.

We also offer a wide range of laboratory coating rods designed for research, testing and quality control in the evaluation of inks, paints, glues and various emulsions. We pride ourselves on being the most experienced and best known name in coating rods.