The purchase of Minnesota-based Stern Rubber Company (Stern Rubber) by Michigan-based Zhongli North America, Inc. (Zhongli) was recently announced by Kenneth Rohan, Vice President of Operations for Zhongli. Stern Rubber is a manufacturer of custom moulded rubber and extrude rubber products, and services such industries as municipal water gate valves, chemical valves, power sports, watchbands, agricultural, industrial plumbing, and many others.
Zhongli is a leading global provider of vehicle parts and components. Mr. Rohan explains, “The acquisition of Stern Rubber Company is the first step in Zhongli Corporation’s strategy to establish a manufacturing presence here in North America for our automotive products and ultimately expand our capabilities for other automotive related components.”