Shawmut Corporation

West Bridgewater Massachusetts US 2379

About Seller: Since its establishment in 1916, Shawmut Corporation has been dedicated to advancing materials innovation in order to enhance the quality of life for individuals. With a focus on expertise in fabric formation, lamination, coating, and process innovation, we specialize in providing high-performance materials to various markets including Automotive, Health and Safety, Military and Protective, and Custom Laminating Solutions. As the largest independent laminator for technical fabrics in the United States and a global leader in lamination technology and machine design, our experienced team manufactures millions of yards of material annually, offering comprehensive services for a wide range of applications. We are proud to provide consulting, design, prototyping, R&D, and contract manufacturing services to our clients. With a global manufacturing network spanning ten plants and seven commercial offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we are equipped to meet the diverse supply chain needs of our customers. Our team of over 700 employees worldwide operates in various locations, including facilities in Tijuana, Mexico; Silao, Mexico; Krupka, Czech Republic; Nagoya, Japan; Suzhou, China; and Zug, Switzerland. Shawmut is at the forefront of materials science innovation, specializing in a variety of materials such as fabrics, nylons, foams, polyesters, polyurethanes, thermoplastics, cellular sponges, and more. We utilize cutting-edge equipment, from flame laminators to rotogravure printers, to ensure the highest quality workmanship possible. Our facilities are capable of accommodating production needs ranging from prototyping to high-volume runs. As an ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certified company, we prioritize efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing methods to minimize waste and reduce costs. Through value-added engineering techniques, we continuously strive to enhance production performance while achieving near zero defect rates. Our lamination technologies encompass a wide range of methods, including flame lamination, hot melt rotogravure lamination, adhesive lamination, thermal lamination, water-based lamination, and extrusion. In addition, our contract manufacturing and value-added services include precision slitting and rewinding, sheeting, die cutting and blanking, thermoforming, sewing, RF welding, ultrasonic welding, heat sealing, compression molding, silicone coating, and certified physical testing laboratories.