Harwood Rubber Products, an M7 Holdings (“M7”) company and a leading manufacturer of premium industrial rubber rollers and engineered rubber products, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Rubber Right Rollers of Chelsea, Massachusetts, effective December 1, 2025.
“This acquisition strengthens Harwood’s position as a leader in the rubber‑roller industry and represents a strong strategic addition to the M7 portfolio,” said Courtney Eaton, President of M7. “By expanding Harwood’s geographic footprint, we are enhancing our ability to serve customers across a wider range of applications and regions, particularly throughout the Northeast corridor.”
Rubber Right Rollers has been a staple of the New England manufacturing landscape since its founding in 1992. By joining forces with Harwood, the Chelsea facility will now offer a deeper suite of technical services and expanded production capacity to better serve the national customer base.
“We are thrilled to integrate the operational excellence that Rubber Right has built over the last 33 years,” said Ryan Smith, President of Harwood. “For our customers, this means more than just a larger geographic reach; it represents a significant boost in our technical capacity. By bringing specialized services such as in‑house journal repairs under our roof, we are streamlining the maintenance cycle and offering a truly comprehensive solution for high‑performance sleeves and rollers. Whether you are a long‑time Rubber Right partner on the East Coast or a Harwood customer in the Midwest, you now have access to a more robust supply chain and an expanded suite of engineering resources.”
Rubber Right will continue to operate under its existing name at its current location at 120 Eastern Avenue in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Owners Steve and Lorraine Ottaviano will support the transition, ensuring that the technical expertise and customer‑first approach the company is known for remain at the forefront.
“We’ve always believed there can be no compromise when it comes to the design and manufacture of quality rubber rollers,” said Steve Ottaviano. “Choosing Harwood and M7 ensures the legacy we started in 1992 will continue to grow while providing our customers with even more resources and support.”
With 95 years of combined expertise, this integration allows both companies to leverage a massive inventory of more than 100 rubber compounds, including proprietary materials for specialized industries such as pelletizing, steel processing, and FDA‑compliant food packaging. Customers of both organizations will benefit from enhanced service features, including reverse engineering for worn rollers and same‑day regrind services for emergency breakdowns. This synergy ensures that whether a customer needs a single prototype or a high‑volume production run, they receive the most reliable solutions in the industry.
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