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Carpenter We bring comfort to your life.® Home Careers Contact About Carpenter USA International Close About Carpenter About Carpenter The Carpenter Story Guiding Principles Working With Us Environmental Stewardship Technical Center Locations Timeline Leading the way in comfort. Carpenter Co. is the world's largest producer of comfort cushioning products. We may not be well recognized, but you come in contact with our products every day. We help make your carpet cushier, your furniture cozier, and your bedding more plush. We bring comfort to your life.® Our guiding principles of continuous improvement, innovation, customer service, and integrity are as important now as they were at our founding in 1948. Our commitment to these principles drives everything we do, every day, for every customer, and has made Carpenter Co. a worldwide leader in our industry, the industries we serve, and the products we deliver. Urethane Foam Molded Foam Carpet Cushion Furniture Cushioning Foam and Fiber Application Fiber Bedding Nonwovens Consumer Products EPS In Place Packaging Foam Chemicals and Chemical Systems Tirefill Carpenter Co. Where can we lead you? Leading the way since 1948. When E. Rhodes Carpenter began distributing latex cushioning to furniture makers in 1948, he quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity. Even when his supplier abruptly abandoned him, he did not abandon his customers. Instead, he found them a better solution: cushioning made from flexible urethane foam. He brought the manufacturing process from Germany to Richmond, Virginia in 1956. By 1962 he was pouring his own foam to ensure quality. Today, the company that bears his name is the largest maker of comfort cushioning products in the world with 16 foam producing plants, 4,000 employees, and 41 global locations. His penchant for continuous improvement led to the development of many of the standards used in the industry today. And his insistance on honesty, integrity, quality, and entrepreneurship remain our guiding principles. Our Guiding Principles E. Rhodes Carpenter founded our company on an overarching philosophy: "We must do the best we can to serve ourselves, but we should not forget that in the final analysis, we serve society whose approval of our actions forms the basis for the existence of our company." From his wisdom sprang the guiding principles of Carpenter Co. We must work as an integrated force of people and capital to achieve mutual advancement. We must provide our customers with the quality products they demand, delivered to their specifications, at costs that allow them to be competitive. Their success will determine our success. We must work with a sense of urgency and an attitude of perseverance. We each must strive to acquire new knowledge and abilities in order to create new opportunities. We must respect each other and treat each other cordially. We must make adequate profits. Our workplace must be orderly, clean, and safe. Excellence must be the path we seek; continuous improvement our guiding light. Waste must be eliminated in all its ugly forms. Value must be the product of everything we do. The benefits of working with a leader. Here's what to you can expect when you do business with Carpenter Co. Quality . Our vertical integration, automation, and computer controlled operations yield the most consistent product in the marketplace. Innovation . Custom solutions are our specialty. The engineers at the Reinhart Technical Center, our state-of-the-art R&D facility, are experts at developing products that give our customers marketable advantages. Timely delivery . Our manufacturing plants are strategically located in 13 states, three Canadian provinces, and six European countries to meet your production schedule. Commitment . We'll do everything we can to make you a satisfied and repeat customer. That's a promise from Carpenter Co. Environment Stewardship Our commitment to a sustainable environment comes from our founding philosophy: "We must do the best we can to serve ourselves, but we should not forget that in the final analysis, we serve society whose approval of our actions forms the basis for the existence of our company." One of the ways we serve society is by continually investing in equipment and procedures that improve quality and reduce waste. Our Natural Foaming Technology process, for example, uses C02 as a blowing agent instead of ozone-depleting or cancer-causing chemicals. We began making carpet cushion out of 100% recycled material in the 1960s. Today, we collect and reuse millions of pounds of post-consumer cushioning and industrial wastes instead of sending it to landfills. To save energy in transportation, we use squeeze trailers and bun compressors that triple the amount of foam we ship in a single container. And, we own a significant fleet of rail cars which we use to transport raw materials to our plants, saving fuel and reducing highway congestion. As good neighbors, we conduct regular environmental audits at each of our facilities to make sure we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. We're also committed to providing a safe environment for our employees. Each location has a robust safety program implemented by a Safety Manager who reports to the Director of Safety at Carpenter Co. Leading the way in research and development. The Reinhart Technical Center is Carpenter Co.'s most eloquent expression of innovations and continuous improvement. From the Center's scientists, engineers, and technicians have come practically every process, product, and standard used in the polyurethane foam industry today. With over a million dollars invested in testing equipment, the Center provides critical R&D support as well as customer application support across our diverse product lines. Locations Carpenter Co. has 41 locations in the U.S, Canada, and Europe to better serve our customers. For the products you want delivered when and where you need them, you can always count on Carpenter Co. Contact the office nearest you. Close USA Acoustical Nonwovens Bedding Carpet Cushion Chemicals Chemical Systems Consumer Products Expanded Polystyrene Flexible Foam Packaging Furniture & Fabrication Molded Manufacturing Nonwovens Polyester Fiber Polyurethane Foam Tire Fill Acoustical Nonwovens Carpenter Co. introduces its line of prequalified acoustically-rated, high-loft nonwovens. Carpenter's unmatched quality, efficiency, and manufacturing locations make us the clear choice for all of your acoustical and thermo-formable fiber needs. From coast to coast we are there when and where you need us. We are not just a supplier; we are your partner in development. Enter Acoustical Nonwovens > Bedding Carpenter Co. is the leading producer of comfort cushioning products for the bedding industry. Our innovations in comfort cushioning technology help our customers offer their customers a more restful and healthful night's sleep. Enter Bedding > Carpet Cushion An industry leader for over 50 years, Carpenter Co. offers consistent quality, outstanding service, and innovative products. Through a process we invented over 50 years ago, every square yard of bonded carpet cushion is made from 100% recycled material and is 100% recyclable. Enter Carpet Cushion > Chemicals Carpenter Co. began making polyol, a key component of urethane, as a way to ensure the quality of our polyurethane products. Now, we make and blend polyols for manufacturers across the globe to use in a wide variety of applications. Enter Chemicals > Chemical Systems Carpenter Co. formulates chemical systems that manufacturers across the globe use to ake a myriad of products — from dashboards to surfboards to board stock. Our state-of-the-art blending facilities in the U.S. and Europe consistently meet their strict quality standards as well as their demanding production schedules. Enter Chemical Systems > Consumer Products Carpenter Co. makes...