Founded in 1961, Allied Mineral Products has grown into a global company and leading producer of monolithic refractory products for a wide range of industries. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the company operates 12 manufacturing facilities in eight countries, and sells its products in 100 countries.

At Allied, quality begins at the top, says Doug Doza. Doza is an executive vice president who has worked at Allied for more than 37 years. “It’s the corporate culture,” he says. “It’s driven by leadership.”