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Sorbothane - Our Company Timeline and History

Sorbothane, Inc. has been the innovative and trusted choice of engineers worldwide for over three decades, developing materials and American made components that isolate vibration, absorb shock and damp unwanted noise. Since 1982, Sorbothane, Inc. has produced individualized shock and vibration solutions for numerous and diverse markets. Learn more about our company history and Sorbothane® products by viewing our timeline below.

Dr. Maurice Hiles Invents Sorbothane^® in England

1975

Installed Manufacturing Equipment in America for US Domestic Market

1980

First Products - Sorbothane^® Heels and Full Sole Insole

Establishing Premium Insole Market in US

Nike Studies Conclude Sorbothane^® Absorbs Up to 94.7% of Impact Shock

Produced Sorbothane^® Heel Pad for Nike Running Shoes

Dr. Hiles Joins HK from The United Kingdom

1981

BTR Forms Sorbothane, Inc. in US

1982

Sorbothane, Inc. Relocates to Kent, Ohio, Plant and Increases Manufacturing Capacity

1984

KICK-EEZ^® Sorbothane^® Recoil Pads Enter Shooting Market

Audio Quest Launches Sorbothane^® CD Feet and Big Feet

Dual Casting Patent Awarded to Sorbothane, Inc. (Ultra Sole)

1985

Digital Equipment Becomes First Large Industrial Customer (Multi-Axis Isolators)

Brown Shoe Uses Sorbothane^® in Naturalizer (Sold 2 Million Pair)

1986

APMA Accreditation Awarded to Sorbothane^® Insoles

Sorbothane, Inc. at Forefront of the Ergonomics Movement with Anti-Vibration Products

1987

Engineering Staff Established

1990

Wilson Premium Baseball Gloves Feature Sorbothane^®

1993

Trelleborg Purchases Sorbothane, Inc. from BTR

2000

Climber Conquers Kilimanjaro Wearing Sorbothane^® Insoles

Sorbothane, Inc. Partners with Novartis on Insole Launch

2001

Private Ownership – Keeping Jobs in America

2003

Sorbothane^® Protects Liberty Bell during Historic Move

Space Shuttle Cameras Are Isolated Using Sorbothane^® Components

2005

Getty Museum Protects Priceless Ancient Artifacts with Sorbothane^®

2008

Sorbothane^® Gaskets Quiet Premium Vitamix^® Commercial Blender

2009

Introduced Water-Resistant Sorbothane^®

2010

Sorbothane, Inc Celebrates 30 Years

2012

Established Direct Sales of Sorbothane^® Insoles to Retail Market

2013

Expanded the Sorbothane^® Soft-Blow Mallet Family

2014

Sorbothane^® Components Isolate Floor Robots from Vibration and Disruptions

2016

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