History & Awards

 

75 Years of Innovation: Seaman Corporation Celebrates a Legacy of Excellence

Since 1949, we’ve been a leading manufacturer of high-performance coated fabrics, driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service. Throughout our journey, we’ve witnessed incredible growth, expanded our product lines, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. This milestone is a chance to reflect on our rich history and the incredible team behind our success. As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to providing exceptional solutions and exceeding customer expectations for the next 75 years and beyond.

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A History of Innovation - The First 75 Years

 

Accomplishments & Awards

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In Honor of 75 Years of Giving – Seaman Corporation 

The City of Wooster dedicated a plaque in recognition of our 75th Anniversary for the donations made to the pavilion in the Wooster square. Wooster has been such a welcoming and vital partner to the growth of our business. We are honored to support building this community with our quality product.

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In Honor of 75 Years of Giving – Seaman Corporation 

The plaque proudly hangs at the pavilion in the Wooster square.

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Seaman Corporation Earns Gold Level in AHA’s Workforce Well-Being

Seaman Corporation has received Gold Level recognition from the American Heart Association in the 2024 Well-being Works Better Scorecard. This honor highlights a strong commitment to the health and well-being of its workforce and community. Seaman's program addresses physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being, offering year-round activities designed and driven by associates to support individual wellness journeys.

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2012 Perfect Engine Award Recipient

The Perfect Engine Award recognizes Seaman Corporation’s commitment to a continuous improvement philosophy by embracing Lean Sigma®. The principles of this philosophy not only reduce waste in business practices, but also increase the organization’s capability, flexibility and capacity.

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Smart Business Magazine

Cover Story, John Crum, President & COO 2014

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Business Wall of Fame

Richard Seaman, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce 2014

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Business of the Year

Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce 2001

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Evolution of Manufacturing Excellence Honoree

Smart Business Magazine 2010, 2015

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Governor's Workforce Excellence

State of Ohio 1997

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Industry Leadership Award

Vinyl Building Council 2014

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Dean's Excellence Award

University of Akron College of Polymer Science & Polymer Engineering 2010

A Vibrant Vision

A Vibrant Vision, The Entrepeneurship of Multigenerational Family Business by Richard N. Seaman, shares his experiences in his growing family business after his father passed away, and building this industrial fabrics business into a multi-million dollar company while at the same time encouraging his children and grandchildren to become stewards of this treasure we call a family business. 

Learn more about the book and the author.

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