Rooted in a 1961 Waterville, Ohio, company, Gelok International is part of Principle Business Enterprises, a family-led business now guided by third-generation CEO and President Andrew Stocking. Since the mid-1980s, Gelok has been known for custom-engineered absorbent materials that help manufacturers manage aqueous fluids in healthcare, personal care, packaging and industrial applications. Its plant operates under an Intertek-certified ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
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New Pig CorporationFounded in 1985 after its founders turned pantyhose and ground corncob into the original contained absorbent sock, New Pig Corporation makes products that absorb, contain and control industrial leaks and spills. The company still manufactures its own absorbents in Tipton, Pennsylvania, where its PIG brand serves more than 300,000 facilities in over 100 countries. New Pig also develops safety and environmental products, including stormwater filtration and lithium-battery risk-management solutions, backed by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.TIPTON, PA
Absorb CoreAbsorb Core is a family-owned North Olmsted, Ohio company that makes disposable restroom matting from super-absorbent fiber material. Its one-piece mats turn surface liquids into gel, helping protect floors, control odors, and reduce tracking in busy restrooms. The company also develops custom products for large-volume applications and sells through distributors across North America.NORTH OLMSTED, OH
Smithers-Oasis Engineered ProductsFounded in 1954 with the invention of water-absorbing foam, Smithers-Oasis Engineered Products manufactures specialty rigid phenolic and bio-based foams for demanding applications. Based in Kent, Ohio, the company draws on more than 70 years of foaming expertise to work with customers on material selection, testing and custom solutions, including absorbent foams and finely detailed modeling foam.KENT, OH
G-M-I, IncSince its incorporation in Willoughby, Ohio, in 1979, G-M-I, Inc. has built its identity around dependable sealing materials for demanding industrial applications. The company has worked from its present facility since 1983, supplying custom gaskets to sectors such as food processing, beverage production, and healthcare. Its quality system conforms to ISO 9001 and FDA 21 CFR 820 cGMP requirements.WILLOUGHBY, OH