Romanko's Since 1954

Romanko Sales & Service, Inc.  

was founded in 1954 by Lorne W. Romanko, Chief Executive Officer. In the early 1970's, L. W. Romanko added pre-engineered buildings to his already diverse business ventures. Romanko’s began acting as subcontractors to General Contractors supplying pre-engineered buildings and erection. Through the 70's trades where added, to include foundations and floors, overhead cranes, and other structural components related to pre-engineered construction. By the early 80's Romanko’s had developed to include "Turn Key" project capabilities for its clients. Today, less than 5% of Romanko’s work is in subcontracting Steel and Erection to other GC’s. At present, Romanko’s offers complete construction management and design service to all of it clients.

In 1996, Romanko Sales & Service, Inc. was listed in the top 150 pre-engineered building specialists in the United States, Mexico and Canada. This list includes Builders of all Pre-Engineered Buildings supplied by all manufacturers published in the May 96 issue of "Metal Construction News."

American Buildings Company in Eufaula Alabama, which is the second leading supplier of pre-engineered buildings to the North American Continent and abroad, lists Romanko Sales & Service, Inc. among their top 20 builders. In the North Central Region of the United States, Romanko’s are listed in the top 10. In March of 1996, Romanko’s was presented with "The President’s Award" for outstanding achievements in Business Ethics and Management. L. W. Romanko now serves on the President’s Advisory Board for the American Buildings Company and is a "Golden Eagle Dealer".

Our projects are primarily related to the Tool & Die Industries, but also include Heavy Industrial, Light Manufacturing, Commercial and Warehousing. The largest single manufacturing project included 30,000 square feet of finished office space with 190,000 square feet of light manufacturing. The largest single warehousing project in excess of 270,000 square feet. Crane Building have been constructed with 50 and 60 ton crane systems and machine bases of all sizes and complexities. On past projects, tilt-up wall systems as well as refrigeration and freezer buildings in conjunction with pre-engineered frames have been implemented.

Romanko’s operates on the premise that their reputation is only as good as their last project, and prefers to stay small in size and selective in the work that they take on. Most projects are on a referral basis, with a large base of repeat clientele.

Romanko Sales & Service, Inc. is Owned and Operated by the Romanko Family. Chief Executive Officer Lorne Romanko, Secretary Treasurer Betty Romanko, President Mark Romanko, Vice President Joel Romanko. Lorne is primarily in Sales and Management with Mark, Joel and James acting as Project Superintendents. Mark covers the pre-engineered erection and Joel manages the on site subcontractors. James Romanko installs foundations and brings the projects out of the ground. Kevin Romanko assists with sales and is responsible for Design Coordination, Estimating, Contracting and Project Management.

Kevin Romanko attended Heidelberg College and the University of North Florida and has an extensive background in math and physics. Studies at the University of North Florida included Construction Management, Contract Law and other construction related studies. He has been a State Certified Building Contractor since 1986, CBC037987, licensed in the State of Florida and governed by the Department of Professional Regulation. Certified Building Contractors have yearly continuing education requirements in order to maintain their licensing, of which Romanko is current.

Romanko Sales & Service, Inc. contracts with various outside Architects and Engineers for its project certifications depending on project requirements. The initial proposal drawings and specifications are generated in-house for client presentation and contract negotiations. Final drawings for construction and permits are contracted outside to individual Architects and Engineers who finalize the design and current code requirements.

Romanko’s employs subcontractors who have shown both quality and professionalism in their respective trades from union and open shop companies. The Romanko office is located in Sycamore, Ohio where the Company originates. From this location they are central to the Toledo /Detroit area, Cleveland, Mansfield, Columbus and the Dayton / Cincinnati area. Romanko’s has built projects as far south as Jacksonville, Florida and as far east as Fall River, Massachusetts. The office staff uses AutoCAD  for their CAD operations and software from Primavera and Timberline for Estimating and Project Management. Pre-Engineered Buildings from American Buildings Company are priced with preliminary design in house with software provided by American Buildings Company.

In 1997, The Romanko Family added an additional venture, Romanko Development Company, LTD. for the purpose of providing land and "Build to Suit" projects for those who desire lease options. Romanko Development Company is currently developing "Argyle Forest Subdivision" consisting of 66 single family home sites.

Romanko’s is a "Full Capabilities Company". If you are looking for the personal attention that a small company can provide, Romanko’s is the one for you. Please contact us for any additional information you may require and we’ll put at your disposal all our innovative resources to make your project a personal success.