INDUSTRY LEADERS SINCE 1948

In the 1960’s, Merryweather expanded to a 90,000-square foot facility in Barberton, OH because of steady growth that led to expansion. The move gave Merryweather ten and a half acres of land and more floor space to fabricate foam.

By the 1970’s, Merryweather was servicing the health and beauty market (foam hair curlers) and the appliance and furniture industries (foam mattresses). The main facility was in Akron, Ohio with three additional facilities in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. In the mid 1970’s, Merryweather developed a strong relationship with the Whirlpool Corporation and other southern manufacturing companies. The company built an additional foam fabrication facility, located in Sylacauga, Alabama, to increase its manufacturing capabilities and serve customers.

By 1985, the Merryweather Family decided to sell the business as the company was in danger of being closed by a competitor. An accountant, Carl R. McCune, who had worked for the accounting firm representing the company, was able to purchase it with the help of the State of Ohio and rename it Merryweather Foam Incorporated.

In the late 1990’s, Merryweather Foam grew again—this time building a facility in Anthony, New Mexico (close to El Paso, TX). This created an opportunity to service companies in the western part of the United States. Manufacturing Companies such as the Hoover Company presented a greater need to service the companies out west.

Today, Merryweather is proud to be a preferred converter for many industry-leading suppliers, including Foamex, Rogers, Voltek, and Tyco. Our focus is on helping OEM companies select competitive and better performing materials through outstanding customer service. Our ability to meet the fabrication needs of our customers using industry leading equipment and custom-engineered machinery has made us a leader in the foam fabricating world, therefore achieving steady growth over the past 70 years.