From its Kent, Ohio plant, Sorbothane, Inc. manufactures components from its proprietary viscoelastic polymer to absorb shock, isolate vibration, and damp unwanted noise. Founded in the U.S. in 1982, the company supplies standard parts and custom-engineered solutions made in America, with applications ranging from industrial machinery to NASA equipment and the Liberty Bell’s transport carriage. Its material is known for combining high damping with full recovery through repeated cycles.
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HyperDamping, IncBuilt on patented technology developed at The Ohio State University, Columbus-based HyperDamping creates lightweight damping materials and application-specific solutions that suppress noise, vibration, and shock. The company combines mechanical design with materials science to move from modeling and testing to prototype and mass production, with products ranging from floor isolators to small damping pads. Co-founder Ryan Harne leads a team spanning engineering, manufacturing, materials science, and business development.COLUMBUS, OH
Tech Products CorporationFounded in Dayton in 1973 and now based in Miamisburg, Tech Products Corporation manufactures elastomeric vibration isolators, shock mounts and related anti-vibration products for equipment ranging from medical pumps to diesel engines. Its 26,000-square-foot Ohio facility supports molding and manufacturing alongside dynamic testing, engineering analysis and elastomer compound evaluation. The company became a wholly owned division of Fabreeka International in 2000 and holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.MIAMISBURG, OH
SumiRiko Ohio, IncSince 1988, SumiRiko Ohio has manufactured automotive anti-vibration rubber products in Bluffton, using polymer materials technology to help vehicles run more quietly and comfortably. The Ohio operation is part of Sumitomo Riko’s broader automotive manufacturing network and traces 35 years of community partnership in Bluffton, with safety and quality guiding its work.BLUFFTON, OH
YUSA CorporationFounded in 1987 as a joint venture between Japan’s Yamashita Rubber Company and Lord Corporation, YUSA Corporation designs, develops, and manufactures elastomeric anti-vibration components. Its Ohio operation specializes in custom rubber components and supports development from prototyping and testing through mass production, serving automotive and other industries.WASHINGTON COURTHOUSE, OH