Founded in Akron in 1958 by Firestone chemist Al Bosshard, Akron Dispersions grew from basement beginnings into a manufacturer serving the latex and chemical industries. Today, its Akron operation develops water-based dispersions and custom formulations for manufacturers that need materials tailored to their processes, with ISO 9001:2015-certified facilities supporting production.
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FlexsysBorn from tire-additive technology that dates to 1944, Flexsys makes specialty chemicals that help tires and other rubber products last longer, perform better and run more efficiently. Based in Akron, Ohio, the company operates seven manufacturing facilities and technology centers across four continents, combining global production with customer-focused technical support. All of its manufacturing sites are ISO 9001:2015 certified, and Flexsys received a Platinum EcoVadis sustainability rating in 2025.AKRON, OH
Chem Technologies, LtdChem Technologies, Ltd. manufactures custom rubber compounds, chemical dispersions, and customer-specified blends from its Middlefield, Ohio operations. Its blend and custom-mix work is integrated under one roof, backed by a management and technical team with more than 250 combined years of experience across six decades. The privately owned company has held ISO 9001 registration since September 2002 and is currently registered to ISO 9001:2015.MIDDLEFIELD, OH
Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, IncWith more than six decades in Akron, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory is an independent laboratory that tests and develops rubber, plastic and latex materials and parts. ARDL combines in-house mixing, molding and analysis with failure investigation, consulting and technical training, helping manufacturers understand materials and solve polymer problems. The lab is A2LA accredited to ISO 17025:2017, registered to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016, and FDA compliant.AKRON, OH