Family-owned since its 1951 founding in Akron, King Machine has grown from a regional manufacturer into a multi-facility tire-industry company serving customers across the United States and Mexico. Today, it is known for pairing 75 years of American manufacturing experience with unusually fast, technically precise tire mold production and support for original-equipment and replacement markets.
Akron Central Engraving Mold & Machine Company, IncFounded in Akron in 1969, Akron Central Engraving Mold & Machine Company designs and manufactures customized tire molds for domestic and international tire makers. Its approximately 40 skilled employees produce molds for applications ranging from passenger and truck tires to aircraft and racing, while also reworking existing molds and maintaining customer-specific parts inventories. The company is developing its quality system to the current ISO 9001 standard and emphasizes expedited delivery without compromising product requirements.AKRON, OH
Rogers Industrial Products IncSince 1951, Akron-based Rogers Industrial Products Inc. has built and supported tire-curing machinery, including new and rebuilt presses and specialized parts for existing equipment. Its 240,000-square-foot production facility combines decades of press expertise with updated technology to develop customized equipment and extend the working life of tire-manufacturing machinery. Rogers also provides rebuilding, calibration, startup, and technical support for customers worldwide.AKRON, OH
HERBERT Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KGFounded in 1905, HERBERT Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KG in Hünfeld builds machinery, molds and tooling for the economical manufacture of tires. Its large-machine shop also turns and mills parts up to 6.5 meters in diameter and 40 tons, while the company supports tire makers from engineering through complete production. HERBERT supplies all main tire manufacturers and operates production locations in Germany and the USA.CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
RJS CorporationFounded by the three Slezak brothers shortly after World War II, RJS Corporation grew from an Akron basement operation into a longstanding manufacturer serving the tire industry worldwide. Established more than 75 years ago, the company now designs and builds specialized equipment at its 50,000-square-foot Ohio facility, including its well-known tension controllers for radial-tire production. RJS also takes on custom design-to-spec and build-to-print work for other industrial customers.AKRON, OH