Founded in Kent, Ohio, in 1954 after V.L. Smithers invented water-absorbing floral foam, Smithers-Oasis Company has grown into a global manufacturer of foam-based products and growing media. Its OASIS® Floral Foam remains the company’s signature innovation, while its foam expertise now supports growers, florists, manufacturers and specialized applications through a worldwide network of research and manufacturing facilities.
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
A·ROO CompanySince 1968, A·ROO Company has manufactured and distributed conical-shaped packaging for the floral and food industries, with its Ohio operation serving customers across North and South America. The company, whose CEO Scott Gilbert is the founder’s son, combines in-house production with creative services and a broad ready-stock network, and was the first floral packaging company to print recycling information on all standard products. A·ROO also produces ProGrade™ disposable grout dispensing bags for masonry and construction trades.STRONGSVILLE, OH
Creative Foam CorporationFounded in 1969 by Dr. Peter T. Swallow, Creative Foam Corporation has grown from a Michigan manufacturer into a global company with more than 55 years of experience serving transportation, healthcare, and industrial customers. Its Fenton-based engineering and development center supports work that runs from early design through production, while the company’s manufacturing footprint exceeds one million square feet across North America, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.FENTON, MI
PagterPagter has spent more than 30 years developing and producing packaging systems that keep cut flowers in water from producer to consumer. The company began in 1992, when Jan de Pagter devised the reusable Procona flower bucket in his Dinteloord garage, and it has since grown into a global partner for the floriculture and retail sectors. Based in Oud Gastel, Pagter also makes water-retaining Porto shipping packaging and adaptable displays that carry the flowers from transport to the point of sale.ALLENTOWN, PA