Advanced Prototyping
Multiple prototype coaters in the USA and Germany, enabling complex multilayer coatings for brake, sealing, and NVH development.
Wolverine Advanced Materials Technical Expertise
Versatile Coating Solutions Special Coated Materials
Wolverine’s Material Development team is continuously focused on developing novel materials to meet evolving application needs. From base polymer to release agents, our team is thorough in the selection and characterization of materials to ensure function-critical performance. Our versatile manufacturing lines allow us to coat multiple types of polymeric compounds in various thicknesses to meet specific application needs.
R&D Coating Formulation Expertise
Production Correlation
Prototype processes aligned with production equipment to ensure seamless scaling.
Innovative Material Formulations
Expertise in polymer chemistry, elastomers, adhesives, substrates, and films, with strong supplier and R&D partnerships.
Customer-Focused Development
Emphasis on technical gaps, innovation, cost, value, and quality, tailored to regional customer needs.
Flexible & Small-Batch Capabilities
Internal formulation mixing and experimental coating supply for both internal R&D and external customers.
Advanced Coatings and Materials for Superior Performance
Wolverine’s innovative use of additional performance-enhancing coatings, such as colored and abrasion resistant PTFEs and paints, can be applied for both performance and product differentiation. Multiple types of adhesives can be applied for superior bonding, sound damping, and NVH performance. Wolverine’s manufacturing processes are capable of producing a wide range of material constructions to meet our customer’s requirements.
Our comprehensive material development & validation capabilities include:
- In-house product development
- In-house rubber development
- Lab scale Banbury mixer in the Dearborn facility
- High-tech validation for materials / products
- Rapid prototypes for brake and sealing
- Product / material research
- Elastomeric coating
- Functional release agents
- Adhesives
- High friction coatings
- Low friction coatings
Quality Policy
Wolverine Advanced Materials is committed to partnering with our customers to provide world class quality products that meet or exceed all customer expectations. We ensure this through the continuous improvement of an effectively implemented quality management system and a dedicated focus on customer satisfaction and company objectives.
A Commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibility
Wolverine Advanced Materials is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we do business. We are environmentally responsible in all aspects of our business operations. Conducting business in a way that provides for the health and safety of our employees and the conservation of our natural resources is a core value. Wolverine is committed to continuous improvement of our environmental, health, and safety management systems. We will accomplish this by:
- Conducting operations in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and other requirements
- Committing to a proactive approach toward ensuring the health and safety of all employees
- Taking actions to prevent pollution, reduce waste, and conserve our natural resources with the future of the earth in mind
- Measuring and monitoring our progress toward minimizing environmental impact and creating a healthy and safe workplace
- Continually striving for excellence in all aspects of environmental, health, and safety management systems
Manufacturing Locations
Blacksburg, VA,
United States
Coating Lines, Stamping, and Slitting
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Cedar Run, VA,
United States
Coating Lines
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Leesburg, FL,
United States
Coating Lines
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Öhringen,
Germany
Stamping
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Changshu, China
(Joint Venture)
Stamping
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Guaratinguetá,
São Paulo, Brazil
(Joint Venture)
Coating Line and Stamping
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Global Headquarters
5850 Mercury Drive, Suite 250
Dearborn, MI 48126
United States