Founded 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.
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Smithers-Oasis CompanyFounded 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.KENT, OH
Johnson Bros Rubber CompanyEstablished in 1946, Johnson Bros. Rubber Co. manufactures custom-molded sponge and dense rubber products, building on an early history of producing sponge rubber from synthetic polymers. The company operates manufacturing locations in West Salem and Greenwich, Ohio, and provides in-house compound development and testing for rubber products made to customer and industry specifications.WEST SALEM, OH
American Foam ProductsFounded in 1978, American Foam Products manufactures custom foam packaging in Ohio, designing and fabricating protective solutions for customers across North America. Its experienced designers and engineers guide projects from prototyping through delivery, with a particular focus on foam inserts that both safeguard and present the products inside.PAINESVILLE, OH
Penn Foam CorporationPenn Foam Corporation is a second-generation family business that has manufactured and fabricated flexible foam since its founding in 1976. It now supplies custom foam and fiber materials to more than 200 regional, national, and international manufacturing companies, with a particular focus on cushioning and protective packaging.ALLENTOWN, PA