RKS Tool & Die was founded in 1971 and opened it's doors in a small 900 SQ. FT. building in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio by David Strecker, Sr. sole proprietor and operator.  David Strecker, Sr. named the business after his daughter, Rita, and wife, Katharina, thus becoming RKS.  

In the late 70's and early 80's his sons came to work for him as the company gradually grew.  In 1991 the company Incorporated and two years later relocated to a modest 2500 SQ. FT. Building as business steadily increased.  In September of 1995, Richard and David Strecker purchased the company from their father as he stayed on as CEO.  

In February of 1996, RKS purchased it's first CNC Vertical machining center.  In October of 1997 with business increasing and in need of more space RKS purchased a 7000 SQ. FT. facility at 200 Security Drive, Fairfield, Ohio.  In January of 1999, RKS purchased a second larger CNC machining center to accommodate business growth.