Shawsheen Rubber Co.

Founded in 1939, Shawsheen Rubber Company, Inc. was established to manufacture specialty adhesive compounds for use in the shoe industry. Over the years, product focus expanded to include application of custom adhesive formulations to textiles and papers, as well as, converting vinyl-coated cloth into shoe-binding materials. Over time, opportunities were pursued in a number of industries including automotive, appliance and packaging.