--- title: Blog (6) description: Grand River Rubber & Plastics Company was established by the acquisition of the Ashtabula Division of Geneva Rubber in 1976. In January, 2011 the owners sold the company to their employees. Grand River specializes in lathe cut washers, tubular gaskets and flat drive belts. Sales in 2010 were over 39 million with a work force of 200 employees. Grand River Rubber is an ISO 9001 registered company. (6) --- [![Grand River Rubber & Plastics Co.](https://www.info.grrp.com/hubfs/GrandRiverRubber_August2018/images/Grand-River-Rubber_Logo_2C_H-1.png)](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/) - Search - [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/grand-river-rubber-%26-plastics) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Grand-River-Rubber-Plastics-125889584133675/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/grandriverrp) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpF_QpJvOxPDSmYGxkAezxA) - Products - [Lathe-Cut Gaskets](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/products/lathe-cut-gaskets/) - [Sweeper Belt](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/products/sweeper-belt/) - [Pail Gaskets](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/products/pail-gaskets/) - [Materials](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/products/materials/) - [Rubber Materials Selection Guide (ASTM)](https://www.info.grrp.com/astm-selection-of-rubber-materials-guide-1) - [About](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/about/) - [About Us](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/about/) - [Employee Ownership](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/about/employee-ownership/) - [Company History](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/about/company-history/) - [ISO 9001-2015 Certified](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/0136717_ENG_Grand-River-Rubber-Plastics.pdf) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/about/faq/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/about/privacy-policy/) - [Cancellation Policy](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/about/cancellation-policy/) - [Contact](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/contact/) - [Contact Us](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/contact/) - [Get Quote](https://www.info.grrp.com/get-started) - [Blog](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog) - [Employment](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/employment/) Search # Grand River Rubber & Plastics Blog ## [Elite broadens scope with Wayne County Rubber purchase](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/elite-broadens-scope-with-wayne-county-rubber-purchase) Posted by [Alan Blankenship](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/author/alan-blankenship) on Oct 10, 2018 2:01:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Capture](https://www.info.grrp.com/hubfs/Capture.jpg)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/elite-broadens-scope-with-wayne-county-rubber-purchase) ***Published by [Rubber & Plastics News ](http://www.rubbernews.com/article/20181009/NEWS/181009938/elite-broadens-scope-with-wayne-county-rubber-purchase)By [BRUCE MEYER ](http://www.rubbernews.com/staff/Bruce-Meyer) 10/9/18*** [Read More](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/elite-broadens-scope-with-wayne-county-rubber-purchase) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/elite-broadens-scope-with-wayne-county-rubber-purchase#comments-listing) ## [How Re-Sellers Can Sell More Lathe Cut Gaskets](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-re-sellers-can-sell-more-lathe-cut-gaskets) Posted by [Bobby Nelson](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/author/bobby-nelson) on Oct 2, 2018 9:39:29 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![GRAND RIVER RUBBER AND PLASTIC_158](https://www.info.grrp.com/hubfs/GRAND%20RIVER%20RUBBER%20AND%20PLASTIC_158.jpg)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-re-sellers-can-sell-more-lathe-cut-gaskets) Lathe cut gaskets offer unique advantages in comparison to O-rings, gaskets, and washers manufactured using other methods, such as die cutting or injection molding. The lathe cut process enables little or no tooling costs, smaller orders, the ability to make design changes easily, and rapid prototyping is as little as one week. At Grand River, we value our relationships with the re-sellers that carry our products. Below, learn some strategies re-sellers can use to sell more lathe cut gaskets. [Read More](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-re-sellers-can-sell-more-lathe-cut-gaskets) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-re-sellers-can-sell-more-lathe-cut-gaskets#comments-listing) ## [How China Tariffs Are Impacting Your Gasket Prices](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-china-tariffs-are-impacting-your-gasket-prices) Posted by [Alan Blankenship](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/author/alan-blankenship) on Sep 10, 2018 2:24:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![china tariffs](https://www.info.grrp.com/hubfs/china%20tariffs.jpg)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-china-tariffs-are-impacting-your-gasket-prices)   [Read More](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-china-tariffs-are-impacting-your-gasket-prices) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-china-tariffs-are-impacting-your-gasket-prices#comments-listing) Topics: [Lathe Cut Gaskets](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/lathe-cut-gaskets) ## [The Top 5 Reasons to Choose Lathe Cut Gaskets for Your Next Application](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/the-top-5-reasons-to-choose-lathe-cut-gaskets-for-your-next-application) Posted by [Bobby Nelson](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/author/bobby-nelson) on Jul 24, 2018 1:54:58 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![GRAND-RIVER-RUBBER-AND-PLASTIC_461-min-1000x430](https://www.info.grrp.com/hubfs/GRAND-RIVER-RUBBER-AND-PLASTIC_461-min-1000x430.jpg)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/the-top-5-reasons-to-choose-lathe-cut-gaskets-for-your-next-application) Lathe cut gaskets offers distinct [advantages](http://www.grrp.com/index.php/products/lathe-cut-products) over O-rings, gaskets, and washers manufactured using other methods such as injection molding or die cutting. Learn the top 5 reasons to choose lathe cut gaskets for your next application over other methods. [Read More](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/the-top-5-reasons-to-choose-lathe-cut-gaskets-for-your-next-application) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/the-top-5-reasons-to-choose-lathe-cut-gaskets-for-your-next-application#comments-listing) Topics: [Lathe Cut Gaskets](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/lathe-cut-gaskets) ## [Grand River Rubber & Plastics Helps Restore 1913 Elevator at Historic San Diego Hotel \[Case Study\]](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/restores-1913-elevator-at-historic-san-diego-hotel) Posted by [Bobby Nelson](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/author/bobby-nelson) on Feb 22, 2018 6:32:49 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![ramada hotel.jpg](https://www.info.grrp.com/hubfs/ramada%20hotel.jpg)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/restores-1913-elevator-at-historic-san-diego-hotel) Grand River Rubber & Plastics strives to provide unmatched quality and top-of-the-line service. From management to each and every employee, our goal is to exceed customers’ expectations and provide high quality products. Below, learn how we helped repair an original 1913 elevator at a historic San Diego hotel in record time. [Read More](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/restores-1913-elevator-at-historic-san-diego-hotel) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/restores-1913-elevator-at-historic-san-diego-hotel#comments-listing) Topics: [Lathe Cut Gaskets](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/lathe-cut-gaskets) ## [Grand River Rubber & Plastics Expansion Progresses](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/grand-river-rubber-plastics-addition-progress) Posted by [Bobby Nelson](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/author/bobby-nelson) on Dec 21, 2017 4:27:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![expansion 3.jpeg](https://www.info.grrp.com/hubfs/expansion%203.jpeg)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/grand-river-rubber-plastics-addition-progress) Grand River Rubber & Plastics is making progress on its  11,500 square foot manufacturing space expansion. The addition will be primarily used for Grand River's Drum & Pail production line and will be combination of manufacturing space and raw and finished goods storage. The addition will also create a second story office space that will provide future expansion.  [![Click me](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2913891/f797cc98-73f4-4188-951f-b601084a148a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2913891/f797cc98-73f4-4188-951f-b601084a148a) [Read More](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/grand-river-rubber-plastics-addition-progress) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/grand-river-rubber-plastics-addition-progress#comments-listing) Topics: [drum & pail](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/drum-pail), [Grand River Rubber & Plastics Expansion](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/grand-river-rubber-plastics-expansion) ## [Grand River Rubber & Plastics Commitment to Quality](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/grand-river-rubber-plastics-commitment-to-quality) Posted by [Bobby Nelson](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/author/bobby-nelson) on Dec 4, 2017 3:24:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![SPRINTER.jpg](https://www.info.grrp.com/hubfs/SPRINTER.jpg)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/grand-river-rubber-plastics-commitment-to-quality) Grand River Rubber & Plastics prides itself on providing unmatched quality and top-of-the-line service. From management to each and every employee, quality is part of our everyday business practice. Our goal is to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Below, learn about our strict quality policy and the steps we’ve taken to make the highest quality products possible. [Read More](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/grand-river-rubber-plastics-commitment-to-quality) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/grand-river-rubber-plastics-commitment-to-quality#comments-listing) Topics: [Lathe Cut Gaskets](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/lathe-cut-gaskets), [Quailty Policy](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/quailty-policy) ## [How to Choose NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Lathe Cut Gasket Materials for Drinking Water Systems](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-to-choose-nsf/ansi-standard-61-gasket-materials-for-drinking-water-systems) Posted by [Bobby Nelson](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/author/bobby-nelson) on Oct 26, 2017 2:43:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![buttermilkpancakes.png](https://www.info.grrp.com/hubfs/buttermilkpancakes.png)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-to-choose-nsf/ansi-standard-61-gasket-materials-for-drinking-water-systems) NSF/ANSI Standard 61 establishes health-related requirements that regulate drinking water supplies. [NSF/ANSI 61](http://www.nsf.org/services/by-industry/water-wastewater/municipal-water-treatment/nsf-ansi-standard-61) sets health effects criteria for many water system components including plumbing, process media, protective barrier materials, rubber seals and gaskets and more used in potable water systems. [Read More](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-to-choose-nsf/ansi-standard-61-gasket-materials-for-drinking-water-systems) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/how-to-choose-nsf/ansi-standard-61-gasket-materials-for-drinking-water-systems#comments-listing) Topics: [Lathe Cut Gaskets](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/lathe-cut-gaskets), [EDPM gaskets](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/edpm-gaskets), [NSF/ANSI Standard 61](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/nsf-ansi-standard-61) ## ["All-In-This-Together" Culture Drives Quality Improvement At Grand River Rubber](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/culture-drives-quality-improvement) Posted by [Alan Blankenship](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/author/alan-blankenship) on Oct 6, 2017 1:12:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![18952733_1328470027208952_6696097445313208160_n](https://www.info.grrp.com/hubfs/18952733_1328470027208952_6696097445313208160_n.jpg)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/culture-drives-quality-improvement) October is [National Manufacturing Month](http://www.mfgday.com/) and also [National Employee Ownership Month](https://nationaldaycalendar.com/employee-ownership-month-october/).  Grand River Rubber & Plastics is a proud 100% employee-owned manufacturing company. Employee ownership is an integral part of our DNA. Throughout the month of October, we will be interviewing our employee owners about working at Grand River Rubber and what employee ownership means to them. [Read More](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/culture-drives-quality-improvement) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/culture-drives-quality-improvement#comments-listing) Topics: [quality policy](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/quality-policy) ## [Everything You Need to Know About Santoprene Gaskets](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/santoprene-gaskets) Posted by [Barry Drought](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/author/barry-drought) on Sep 25, 2017 8:16:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Five Secrets.png](https://www.info.grrp.com/hubfs/Five%20Secrets.png)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/santoprene-gaskets) Recently, Grand River’s engineering team have gotten some questions about the use of Santoprene in lathe cut gasket applications. While Santoprene is growing in popularity, it has significant advantages and disadvantages that should be considered. While Grand River doesn’t carry thermoplastics such as Santoprene, our team has extensive knowledge of how Santoprene compares to elastomers in a variety of applications. Learn how Santoprene compares to elastomers below and decide if it is right for your application. [Read More](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/santoprene-gaskets) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/santoprene-gaskets#comments-listing) Topics: [Lathe Cut Gaskets](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/lathe-cut-gaskets), [santoprene](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/santoprene) [Previous](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/page/5) [All posts](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/all) [Next](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/page/7) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Lathe Cut Gaskets (29)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/lathe-cut-gaskets) - [employee ownership (13)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/employee-ownership) - [Work at Grand River Rubber (8)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/work-at-grand-river-rubber) - [die cut gaskets (5)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/die-cut-gaskets) - [sweeper belts (4)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/sweeper-belts) - [employee feature (3)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/employee-feature) - [orings (3)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/orings) - [quality policy (3)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/quality-policy) - [COVID-19 (2)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/covid-19) - [NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (2)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/nsf-ansi-standard-61) - [On-Site Health Clinic (2)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/on-site-health-clinic) - [drum & pail (2)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/drum-pail) - [materials (2)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/materials) - [molded gaskets (2)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/molded-gaskets) - [o-rings (2)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/o-rings) - [Custom Gaskets (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/custom-gaskets) - [Drug & Pail (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/drug-pail) - [EDPM gaskets (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/edpm-gaskets) - [Grand River Rubber & Plastics Expansion (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/grand-river-rubber-plastics-expansion) - [ISO 9001 certification (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/iso-9001-certification) - [Manufacturing Partnerships (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-partnerships) - [Manufacturingjobs (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/manufacturingjobs) - [OEM Manufacturing (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/oem-manufacturing) - [Quailty Policy (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/quailty-policy) - [Rubber & Plastics News (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/rubber-plastics-news) - [Vacuum Flat Belt (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/vacuum-flat-belt) - [chopper gun (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/chopper-gun) - [dynamic applications (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/dynamic-applications) - [food grade applications (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/food-grade-applications) - [oil and gas (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/oil-and-gas) - [product spotlight (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/product-spotlight) - [santoprene (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/santoprene) - [seals (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/seals) - [static applications (1)](https://www.info.grrp.com/blog/topic/static-applications) see all ### Grand River Rubber & Plastics **2029 Aetna Rd, Ashtabula, OH, 44004** **([Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iSL6jYM49VJ79sMm6))** **Phone: [(440) 998-2900](tel:4409982900)**   | [![](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-iso.png)](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/0136717_ENG_Grand-River-Rubber-Plastics-3.pdf) | [![](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-ims.png)](https://www.fda.gov/food/federal-state-local-tribal-and-territorial-cooperative-human-food-programs/interstate-milk-shippers-list) | [![](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-esop.png)](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/about/employee-ownership/) | [![](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-ecovadis.png)](https://resources.ecovadis.com/ecovadis-solution-materials/ecovadis-medals-and-badges) | [![](https://www.grandriverrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-googlerating.png)](https://www.google.com/search?q=Grand+River+Rubber+%26+Plastics&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1012US1012&oq=gr&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggBEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg8MgYIARBFGDsyBggCEEUYOzIGCAMQRRg5MgYIBBBFGDwyBggFEEUYPDIGCAYQRRg8MgYIBxBFGDzSAQgzMjk2ajBqMagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&sei=97OcaZveM8-fptQPy6mQ2AY#lrd=0x8832202aeb8e47f5:0x6d99a5aaf1946e66,1,,,,) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | © Grand River Rubber & Plastics Co. 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