The (Molding Ruber & Silicone) Core of What We Do
Hutchinson’s Industrial and Defense Anti-Vibration Division began in 1943, when Barry Controls was founded to solve shock and vibration problems for the U.S. military during World War II. Over 80 years later, Barry Controls was acquired by Hutchinson Worldwide, the largest non-automotive tire elastomer products manufacturer in the world. That experience and technology was combined with those of Vibrachoc, Techlam, Stop-choc, and Paulstra to create the world-class operation we run today.
Solving shock and vibration issues for our customers remains an essential aspect of what we do. And in solving these types of problems, the Hutchinson team’s core strength is its extensive expertise in material science (adhesives, rubbers, silicones), molding, and new product development involving elastomeric materials. Our capabilities provide customers with solutions to their needs for precisely and consistently molded complex elastomeric parts that can meet challenges not associated specifically with shock and vibration issues. The resources at Hutchinson provide the relevant tools needed to engineer solutions for a wide range of applications across industries.
Future Beyond Shock & Vibration
Nadine Akey is the vehicle and industrial market manager for the Hutchinson Industrial and Defense Anit-Vibration Division. Nadine and her team take pride in finding new, innovative applications for the team's capabilities.
"With our engineering, materials, and molding expertise," Akey explains, "we're able to communicate directly with OEMs to engineer solutions for tomorrow's needs today."
The team at Hutchinson has a rapidly growing record for successfully designing solutions for a broad range of complex applications -- especially those that fall outside the boundaries of what has traditionally been considered "shock and vibration." From very large rubber pads used to support our nation's submarines while in dry dock to the precisely dimensioned elastomeric parts used to help control an essential system's operating temperature and to the tiniest silicone parts used to improve the performance of one of the world's leading producers of acoustic products, call Hutchinson to discuss how we can help solve a problem that you need help solving.