Since 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.
Prospira America CorporationProspira America Corporation makes anti-vibration products for the automotive industry from its Ohio operations. Its work centers on improving vehicle safety and comfort through product innovation, backed by a company-wide emphasis on total quality management, employee ownership, and environmental responsibility.FINDLAY, 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
Sorbothane, IncFrom 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.KENT, OH
Enterprise Rubber, IncEstablished in Akron, Ohio, in 1974, Enterprise Rubber manufactures USA-made rubber parts with a particular focus on vibration-isolation mounts and rubber-to-metal bonding. The company also handles custom rubber molding and supports its work with a testing lab that provides performance data for parts. Its manufacturing plant draws from the local community, and Enterprise Rubber emphasizes supplying customers from its Ohio facility.AKRON, OH