Plan. Do. Action. Check. – The Process Nature of Sales
One goal every business is constantly in pursuit of, regardless of industry, is increased sales. And while the goal is […]
History of Rubber – The Magic of Northeast Ohio
Akron, Ohio is about 40 miles south of Cleveland, and seventy years ago it became the rubber capital of the
Changing Business Trends – Adapting to 2013
As the new year begins, business and manufacturing is strong in a number of markets. At the end of every
The Secret of Lean Manufacturing and Just-In-Time (JIT) Delivery
One of the buzzwords in manufacturing these days is “lean.” Lean manufacturing entails, at its heart, cutting out waste and
The Power of Momentum
Here at Universal Polymer & Rubber, we’re growing. And not only are we growing, we have momentum. We’re on pace to
Elastomers
An Elastomer for Every Application
What type of rubber should you use when you need a part that can withstand intense heat? How about constant
Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts
If you’ve been keeping up with us on Facebook and Twitter, you know that we recently acquired Dybrook Products, Inc.
Oil Prices, Petrochemical Prices, Polymer Prices, Rubber Prices
Chaos and Uncertainty
Chaos and uncertainty aren’t ideal conditions to operate in, but they’re facts of life in our business. To that end,
Misconceptions About Tarp Straps and WLL
We’d like to clear something up: our rubber tarp straps don’t have a Working Load Limit (WLL) printed on them,
We Do It All
If you’re like us, you’re busy, and turning five stops into one is a dream that too rarely comes true.