Family-owned for more than a century, Spadone is the successor to a rubber-products company established by the Spadone family in the 1850s. The company became known in 1917 for its bias cutter, many of which are still operating in tire and rubber plants worldwide, and now designs specialty machinery for manufacturers in those industries and beyond.
KutbestFamily-owned and operated since 1971, Kutbest manufactures and sharpens industrial machine knives for converting operations. Its ownership brings more than 100 years of combined machine-knife expertise, with capabilities spanning circular and perforated knives as well as a full-service rectangular knife division. Kutbest also reconditions anvil sleeves and supplies accessories for circular knife systems.MASON, OH
King MachineFamily-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, OH
Trexler Rubber CompanyFamily-owned since its founding by Bill Trexler in 1935, Trexler Rubber remains operated by his grandson, Tom, in Ravenna, Ohio. The company grew from a basement operation making model-airplane tires into a global manufacturer known for specialized low-volume rubber work, including components used in NASA projects and Gemini spacewalks. Today, its custom production serves industrial, medical, veterinary and prototype customers worldwide.RAVENNA, OH
Fournier Rubber & Supply CoFournier Rubber & Supply Co. has been a Columbus-based industrial business since Lee and Nell Fournier founded it in 1933. After Lee Fournier’s death the following year, Nell led the young company through its early growth, and ownership later passed to longtime employee Dennis Davidson before moving to the next generation in 2018. Today, Fournier serves industrial customers across the United States and beyond, drawing on its long history in custom rubber products.COLUMBUS, OH