About Us

Roberts & Son Black Oxide Specialist Inc. was established in 1988 by Timothy Roberts, with himself as the only employee. In 1992, Matthew Roberts, Tim’s younger brother, was hired and is now the plant manager. Tim’s son, Nicholas Roberts has been involved in the business since age 14 and now is a full time Firefighter/Paramedic, but still enjoys getting his hands dirty at the shop on needed occasions.



Our 8000 sq. ft. facility is located in Roseville Michigan with convenient access from M-97 (Groesbeck HWY), I-94 or I-696. Click here for map.

We can certify to many specifications, please inquire. We are capable of handling the smallest of jobs to production work with an overall capacity of 93” (single dip) and up to 1000 lbs.



Turn around time for most jobs is 24 hours. We are ISO 9001 Certified.

Our goal at Roberts and Son Black Oxide Specialist Inc. is to attain the highest level of quality and service each day, knowing that we are only as good as our last job! That’s all we do, we have to be better!


Key Personnel:

Timothy Roberts- President, Quoting
Matthew Roberts- Plant Manager, Quality Manager
Joel Morris- Production Manager
Anthony Pylar and Rick VanCleave- Shipping and Receiving
Darlene Abita- Office Manager