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
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
Porelon LLCFounded in 1959 as a division of SC Johnson, Porelon LLC manufactures custom inking systems, elastomers and specialty foams for demanding applications. The Cookeville company pioneered salt-leached thermoplastic foam, has produced more than one billion rolls, and develops much of its work to customer specifications. Its products are made in the USA and sold worldwide, with chemists, engineers and technicians testing each order for application-specific performance.UTICA, NY
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