West American Rubber Company Celebrates 115 Years of Heritage and Innovation
By WARCO
Orange, CA — September 29th, 2025 — West American Rubber Company (WARCO), a proud American rubber manufacturer with deep roots in workmanship and innovation, is celebrating its 115th anniversary. Founded in 1910 by two visionary brothers who emigrated from Great Britain, the company has grown from its modest beginnings into an enduring symbol of American industrial prowess and ingenuity.
The company’s journey began in Los Angeles, where the brothers combined their engineering expertise with American opportunity to establish the first rubber company in California, principally by manufacturing products supporting the transformational oil boom taking place in Southern California. Over the decades, WARCO has weathered wars, economic cycles, pandemics and technological revolutions — always emerging stronger and more resilient while continually adding both sophisticated technical and production capabilities requisite to adapting and thriving in an ever-changing marketplace.
For over a century, WARCO has been a trusted leader in the rubber industry, producing high-quality products that enable critical industries such as automotive, aerospace, agriculture, food service, and infrastructure to prosper. The company’s success is built on a foundation of 3 core values: holding to the highest quality standard, remaining relentless in innovation, and continuing in steadfast commitment to its customers and stakeholders.
“Our founders came to this country with a dream and a work ethic that laid the foundation of a business enterprise that endures and thrives today,” said Timothy J. Hemstreet, President & CEO of WARCO. “As we celebrate 115 years, we honor previous generations’ legacies, including my family’s nearly 50 years of stewardship, by continuing to manufacture with pride, precision, and purpose in a heavily family cultured environment — right here in the USA.”
About West American Rubber
Founded in 1910, West American Rubber Company has remained a privately-owned American manufacturer specializing in formulating and producing high-performance sheet, molded, and extruded rubber products. With a legacy of quality and innovation, the company continues to serve industries across the globe while proudly manufacturing in the United States.
If you have any questions, email your questions to sales@warco.com, or contact us directly at (714) 532-3355.
