Raloid was founded in 1964 and incorporated in the state of Maryland in 1972. The company is housed in a single masonry structure located in suburban Maryland, northwest of Baltimore. In the early years, Raloid's primary activity consisted of manufacturing mechanical detail parts and tool and die components for various commercial firms in the Mid-Atlantic area. In the 1970's and 1980's, Raloid commenced manufacturing for major defense contractors and government agencies nationwide. During this period, the company's efforts progressed to precision details assemblies and systems for sophisticated defense and aerospace applications.