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.
A History of Innovation - The First 75 Years
Accomplishments & Awards
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.
In Honor of 75 Years of Giving – Seaman Corporation
The plaque proudly hangs at the pavilion in the Wooster square.
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.
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.
Smart Business Magazine
Cover Story, John Crum, President & COO 2014
Business Wall of Fame
Richard Seaman, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce 2014
Business of the Year
Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce 2001
Evolution of Manufacturing Excellence Honoree
Smart Business Magazine 2010, 2015
Governor's Workforce Excellence
State of Ohio 1997
Industry Leadership Award
Vinyl Building Council 2014
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.
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