Wooster OH [May 28, 2019] – A new book has been released by Richard Seaman, Chairman of the Seaman Corporation, a family-owned industrial coated fabrics manufacturer. The book, A VIBRANT VISION, draws on Richard’s experience growing Seaman Corporation from $10 million in annual sales in 1978 to the multi-million-dollar company it is today. He draws on his 40+ years of experience to inspire business owners to apply the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and proven business practices to create and grow their own sustainable multi-generational family business.
A Vibrant Vision: The Entrepreneurship of Multi-Generational Family Business
Seaman Corporation Expands Operations to Maintain Product Continuity
Wooster, OH [May 2019]– Seaman Corporation has been the world leader in innovative, high performance coated fabrics since 1949. Combining a unique puncture-resistant fabric construction with a commitment to superior customer service and satisfaction, Seaman Corporation fabrics exhibit incomparable product performance.
FiberTite Announces Launch of Temporary Roof Membrane Product
WOOSTER, Ohio [September 2017] - FiberTite® Roofing Systems is pleased to announce the launch of its new temporary roofing membrane, FiberTite® Blue Roof™.
Aspen Racquet Club Breaks Ground
WOOSTER, Ohio [August 2017] – A groundbreaking ceremony was conducted on Tuesday August 1 for Wooster’s new, state-of-the-art tennis facility on Venture Boulevard. On hand to commemorate the day were Richard Seaman, Chairman of Seaman Corporation; Daniel Tzonev, Asset Investment Manager and Aspen Racquet Club’s President; Ken Chaloupek of Seaman Corporation; and Dan Freeman, Gary Gantz, and Craig Sanders of Freeman Building Systems.
New Indoor Tennis Facility Set to Open Winter 2017
WOOSTER, Ohio [April 2017] – A new recreational facility will soon be available to the Wooster community. Slated to open in time for the upcoming winter tennis season, the Aspen Racquet Club will be a six court indoor tennis facility fully capable of hosting United States Tennis Association (USTA) tournaments. Seaman Corporation is making the investment in the facility that will be located just south of its corporate headquarters on Venture Blvd. The Company is also proposing the donation of approximately ten acres of surrounding land to the City of Wooster to further develop a corporate and community recreational park.
Donated Fabric Makes Impact in Africa
World Vision is a non-profit organization working to help communities lift themselves out of poverty. Over the past two years, Seaman Corporation has donated over 45,000 yards of tarp and coated fabric to this organization for distribution in Africa and other countries.
Seaman Corporation Welcomes New Industrial Products Sales Manager
WOOSTER, Ohio [November 2016] - Seaman Corporation is pleased to announce Dan Weisenberger has joined Industrial Products as the Sales Manager for the Southern Region of the United States. He brings over 25 years of polymer and technical textile sales knowledge to the business, providing product and operational solutions to his customers. “My goal in this position is to support my customers in growing and diversifying their business with innovative coated textile and geomembrane solutions,” said Weisenberger.
Seaman Corporation Recognized by Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
WOOSTER, OH [September 2016] - The Trustees of the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) recently recognized Seaman Corporation for 25 years of support to Independent Higher Education in Ohio, and the commitment to assisting students to achieve their educational goals. With the support of donors like Seaman Corporation, OFIC raises both unrestricted and restricted gifts. OFIC is committed to distributing those gifts efficiently to independent colleges and universities and strive to be America’s premier state foundation.
Seaman Corporation Promotes John Crum to CEO
WOOSTER, Ohio [December 9, 2015] – Seaman Corporation, a global leader in the development of coated fabric technology, is pleased to announce the promotion of John Crum from President and Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer and President, effective December 9, 2015.
Prior to being named President and COO in 2014, John served as Co-President, Executive Vice President, and Vice President of Operations in his 18 years of service. He has been an Officer of the company since 2001.
After over 35 years serving as President and CEO, and the last five as CEO and Chairman, Richard Seaman will retire as CEO, but will remain in his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors.