Krown Rust Control Celebrates 40 Years of Service in St. Thomas For 40 years, Krown Rust Control St. Thomas has been helping local drivers protect their vehicles from the harsh realities of Southwestern Ontario winters. What began as a trusted rust protection service in the community has grown into a family- owned operation built on customer trust, quality workmanship and long-term relationships. For owner and president, Steve Murphy, better known to customers as Smurf, the anniversary is about more than just longevity. It is a reflection of the confidence customers have placed in the business over four decades. “Krown reaching 40 years in St. Thomas means a lot to me because it shows that the product and service we provide work,” says Smurf. “It helps protect our vehicles from the harsh elements we live in and saves our valued customers money on repairs.” Smurf and his wife Lisa moved to St. Thomas from the Aylmer area in 1999, as their jobs were based in the city. His connection to Krown began in 2010 when he relocated his detailing business into the same building as the St. Thomas franchise. Before long, he became a business partner with then-owner, Gary, eventually taking over as sole owner when Gary retired in 2023. Today, Smurf says the business continues to thrive because of the relationships built with customers and the reputation Krown has established over the years. “Staying successful has a lot to do with trust, a great product and great service,” he explains. “We also offer a product that has been environmentally friendly for decades.” “My staff are also a huge asset to the operation of our business. They deal with customers on a day-to-day basis, and we treat vehicles like they are our own.” He credited longtime team members Jeff and Brayden for helping maintain the standards customers have come to expect. Jeff has been with the company for 13 years, while Brayden is now in his third year. Smurf noted that all staff members are certified annually by the Krown head office to ensure vehicles are properly treated. Part of that trust comes from educating customers and correcting common misconceptions surrounding rust protection. Smurf noted that some people still mistakenly believe rustproofing voids manufacturer warranties or that vehicles cannot be sprayed during rainy weather. “Those things are false,” he says. “Krown is different because it is also a lubricant for moving
components. It penetrates metals and aluminum to help wick moisture away and slow corrosion and rust. A common misconception is that the best time to spray vehicles is in the fall, when the best time is actually the spring and summer, when the metal is expanded so the Krown product can penetrate deeper into the metals and aluminum.” For Smurf, the people are still the best part of the job: “I love my job because I meet nice people weekly and get to educate them on what helps keep their vehicles looking new and rust-free. Our team works very well together and makes the workday enjoyable.” As Krown Rust Control St. Thomas celebrates its 40th anni- versary, the business continues to focus on the same values that have kept customers returning for generations: trusted service, knowledgeable staff and helping drivers protect their vehicles for the long haul. Hometown St. Thomas June Cover
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