Founded in 1970 by inventor Sterling W. Alderfer, The Steelastic Company designs and manufactures extrusion-based equipment for producing tire components without traditional calendering. Based near Akron, Ohio, Steelastic has more than 900 calenderless systems operating in over 55 countries and builds its systems in a 100,000-square-foot facility. The company is part of The HEICO Companies and is certified as a women-owned business through WBENC.
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Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certified Women’s Business Enterprise
Bartell MachineryFounded in 1940, Bartell Machinery designs and manufactures engineered production systems for tire, wire and cable, and oil and gas manufacturers. From its Rome, New York headquarters and global support locations, the company has delivered more than 8,700 machines worldwide, with particular depth in tire bead winding and wire-forming equipment. Bartell operates from more than 170,000 square feet and is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise, ISO 9001:2015, and OSHA Voluntary Protection Program participant.ROME, NY
RJS CorporationFounded by the three Slezak brothers shortly after World War II, RJS Corporation grew from an Akron basement operation into a longstanding manufacturer serving the tire industry worldwide. Established more than 75 years ago, the company now designs and builds specialized equipment at its 50,000-square-foot Ohio facility, including its well-known tension controllers for radial-tire production. RJS also takes on custom design-to-spec and build-to-print work for other industrial customers.AKRON, OH
Rogers Industrial Products IncSince 1951, Akron-based Rogers Industrial Products Inc. has built and supported tire-curing machinery, including new and rebuilt presses and specialized parts for existing equipment. Its 240,000-square-foot production facility combines decades of press expertise with updated technology to develop customized equipment and extend the working life of tire-manufacturing machinery. Rogers also provides rebuilding, calibration, startup, and technical support for customers worldwide.AKRON, OH
The Poling GroupFounded in Akron in 1978, The Poling Group builds tire-testing equipment, rubber-processing machinery, and factory software through five complementary divisions. Its roots span from Hasbach’s 1898 German machine-making tradition to Firwood’s long history of tire sidewall equipment, while the group’s patented X-Frame testers and TTOC6 controls connect laboratory testing with high-volume tire production. The company employs more than 100 associates and is certified to ISO 9001:2015 with design.AKRON, OH