Kent, Ohio – Sorbothane, Inc. introduced today -

Water-Resistant Sorbothane® – an innovation in shock and vibration materials. Sorbothane, Inc. engineers have developed a unique formulation that makes Water-Resistant Sorbothane® impervious to moisture while maintaining Sorbothane’s impressive ability to attenuate shock and control vibration.

“This is a breakthrough for us…” David Church, President of Sorbothane, Inc. explained, “product design engineers have asked for it and now we have it – a superior wet environment isolator with all the benefits of Sorbothane.”
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Pacific Design and Manufacturing Show

Anaheim Convention Center – Anaheim, CA

February 14 – 16, 2012

Booth # 3525

Kent, Ohio – Sorbothane, Inc. announced today they will exhibit at the 2012 Pacific Design and Manufacturing Show. A demonstration of the new Water-Resistant Sorbothane® will be featured at the Sorbothane booth.

Sorbothane, Inc. will also display standard and custom molded products for applications requiring shock absorption, vibration isolation and acoustic damping.

Sorbothane® is recognized worldwide as the ultimate material for attenuating shock, isolating vibration and damping noise. No other material can dissipate energy as effectively. Sorbothane® is a highly damped, visco-elastic polymeric solid that “flows” like a liquid under load. Unique applications call for unique solutions. Our engineers are ready to help design the ideal damper or isolator to meet individual product objectives. (more…)

Kent, Ohio – Sorbothane, Inc. announced today that test results show Sorbothane® is compatible with Cleanroom Class 100 conditions.

Cleanrooms are used extensively in semiconductor manufacturing, scientific research, biotechnology and fields that are sensitive to environmental contaminants. Acorn Industries Inc., Ultraclean Products Division tested a 65 durometer Sorbothane® Vibration Isolation Pad. The results show the Sorbothane® Pad to be compatible with Cleanroom Class 100 conditions per Federal Standard 209 and Class 5 conditions per ISO 14664-1 Cleanroom Specifications. Testing also showed Sorbothane® to be a collector of particles not an emitter of particles.
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September 14^th – 2011

For A Limited Time – Enter The Discount Code FORTHECURE
And Receive 20% OFF Any RX Sorbo Performance Insole Purchase

After selecting the RX Sorbo Performance Insole that best fits your needs just enter the promo code FORTHECURE at check out, and receive a 20% discount. This discount is for a limited time and applies to every RX Sorbo Performance Insole.

In addition $2.00 from the sale of every RX Sorbo Performance Insole including the “Limited Edition” Pink insole, sold through March 2012, will go directly to support the Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure.

Go to – www.rxsorbo.com and enter the promo code FORTHECURE at check out for 20% OFF.

September 10th – 2011

Cleveland, OH – Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the participants at the 18^th Annual Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure. Held September 10, 2011 at the Wolstein Center on the campus of Cleveland State University – over 20,000 women, men and children of all ages and athletic abilities were expected to participate. Many RX Sorbo/Sorbothane employees, friends and family members ran or walked in the event. Susan G. Komen For The Cure® continues to be the global leader in the fight against breast cancer. (more…)

KENT, OHIO – Performance Insole manufacturer and marketer – RX Sorbo® / Sorbothane® today announced a Gold Level Sponsor Partnership with Susan G Komen Northeast Ohio.

“RX Sorbo / Sorbothane is committed to enhancing the overall health and well-being of our customers, employees and the communities where we live and work…right here in Northeast Ohio,” said David Church, RX Sorbo-Sorbothane President. “We are proud to be a sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure®”

Along with a corporate donation – $2.00 from the sale of every RX Sorbo® Performance Insole including a specially developed “Pink “ insole, sold through March 2012, will go directly to support the Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure®.

The 18^th Annual Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure® will be held Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Wolstein Center on the campus of Cleveland State University. Over 20,000 women, men and children of all ages and athletic abilities are expected to participate. In 2010 over $1.6 Million was raised to help in the fight against breast cancer. And 75% of all monies raised stays in Northeast Ohio while the remaining 25% helps fund the Susan G. Komen for the Cure National Research Grant Program. (more…)

Alicia Sacramone
Wins Gold Medal at
2010 World Championships

Rotterdam, Netherlands, –
Alicia Sacramone won the vault title at the 2010 World Gymnastics Championships.  Sacramone won the Gold Medal with a 15.200, the average of her two vaults.  She is just the second U.S. woman to win the world vault title. Alicia’s career world medal total is now 9.  According to USA Gymnastics, she is now tied with Shannon Miller and Nastia Liukin as the U.S. women with the most world medals.

“I am glad to be back representing the U.S.,” said Alicia, a member of the 2008 Olympic Silver Medal Team. “To walk away like I did after the Olympics, with so many injuries and being disheartened…it’s nice to set my mind to something, work hard and come back and get a big reward for all the work I’ve done. It makes it worthwhile” (more…)

Pacific Design and Manufacturing Show
Anaheim Convention Center – Anaheim, CA
February 8 – 10, 2011
Booth # 3525

Sorbothane® SHOCK & VIBRATION SOLUTIONS

November 2010

Sorbothane, Inc. announces they will be exhibiting at The 2011 Pacific Design and Manufacturing Show.

Sorbothane, Inc. will display standard and custom molded products for applications requiring shock absorption, vibration isolation and acoustic damping. (more…)

September 2010

Introducing GOD’A GRIP – The World’s Only Self-Customizing Rifle & Shotgun Grip

The innovative God’A Grip is designed to provide a custom fit for any individual’s hand and style. Made of Sorbothane, this universal grip enhances comfort and increases reliability. The molded finger groove grip allows for consistent hand placement for more accurate shots. (more…)

“RX Sorbo Insoles provide both protection and comfort…my patients deserve the best”

Dr. Mendeszoon is a Board Certified podiatrist who treats all surgical and non-surgical conditions of the leg, foot and ankle. He is a Sports Medicine Specialist, team doctor at local high schools and team consultant to numerous colleges. A graduate of Harvard Medical School’s Deaconess Hospital, Dr. Mendeszoon is a former collegiate track athlete and currently an avid runner. He is coaching high school track & field, is Director of the Maple Leaf Track Club and co-owner of Achilles Running Shops in Ohio and Pennsylvania. (more…)