Drea is 32 percent owned by Anthony Dreason, who has a reputation as a turn around artist. He bought out the previous owner of Drea Tech( formerly named Johnstone Industries) three years ago. The company's primary products are in the materials handling business, Such as automated conveyors for warehouses and production lines. Dreason has increased profits by slashing operating expenses, most notably personnel and research and development. In addition, he has outsourced a significant portion of component part production. Approximately 10 percent of the company's product is now obtained from Materials Movement, Inc., a privately held company 50 percent owned by Dreason and his brother.