HELPING PEOPLE MAKE A MATERIAL DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY.
Our Story: Then & Now
When we think of raw materials, we think of potential. Using material science, we can push those materials to achieve their greater purpose: problem-solving.
Since 1897, Shakespeare’s commitment to problem-solving has made all the difference. Because we have a passion for how things work, we feel compelled to make them work better. We know it’s more important for our products to be felt than seen so that the benefits of what we create — convenience, safety, dependability — get the real attention.
Over the decades, as we’ve invested in new talent, new technology, and expanded R&D capabilities, we have invested in our reliability and successfully positioned our company as a leading material science expert committed to delivering best-in-class service to customers worldwide.
Brian Searfoss, Divisional CEO
“Shakespeare is known for quality products and delivering on our promises. Customers know they can rely on our senior team of material science experts to find them the right solution, time and time again.”
Our Businesses: At a Glance
Our diverse portfolio provides product and system solutions that span industrial to consumer end-markets. Supported by proprietary technologies and patent-protected intellectual property, Shakespeare’s material science solutions reflect its team’s innovation and expertise.
- Automotive
- Consumer Products
- Healthcare
- Lawn & Garden
- US Military
- Leisure & Commercial Boating
- Manufacturing
- Hose & Tubing
- Packaging
- Adhesives and Coatings
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Light-weighting Metal Replacement
- 3D Printing
- Universal Trimmer Heads and Trimmer Line
- Paper Machine Clothing
- Specialty Fabrics
- Tire Cord
- Fasteners
- Filtration
- Carpets
- Brushes
- Custom Nylons for Unique Applications
- Conductive and Anti-static Fabrics
- Marine Electronics
- Military Electronics
- Performance Monofilaments and Fibers
- Polymeric Carrier Resins
- Polymers & Filaments
- Lawn & Garden
- Marine Electronics
- Military Electronics
2022/2023 ESG Report
“We have recently committed to the Science Based Targets initiative which will drive longer term strategic efforts to reduce our emissions and help limit global warming.”
— Mario D'Ovidio, CEO