Ames' forte is developing new elastomeric compounds to exactly fit a customer’s needs, then defining and developing the best process for creating and applying these compounds to produce an exceptional product.

As one of the very few companies to win the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Business Excellence, and certified for ISO 9001-2000 and Six Sigma, Ames is known for its exceptional attention to process quality control. Through its Excellence Through Total Quality process, the company has totally integrated process control methods into daily operations, assuring its customers they’ll receive the best possible products and services.

Ames believes innovation begins with research and taking a creative approach to the application of manufacturing technologies. The company’s Design Solutions Center is charged with the task of exploring new materials and processes – looking for fresh approaches to old problems and innovative ways to meet new challenges.