Hutchinson SA

• In 1853, the American engineer Hiram Hutchinson met Charles Goodyear in Paris where Hutchinson obtained patents from Goodyear, using a technological monopoly to create rubber products. A factory was founded in Langlée, near Montargis.[4]
• In 1890, the company began the manufacture of bicycle tires.[5]

• In 1903, Hutchinson diversified their operations from the manufacturing of bicycle tires and began manufacture of coated canvases for airplanes and airships.
• In 1918, Hutchinson headquarters moved to the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
• In 1920, Hutchinson expanded into other sectors, including shoes, clothing, Textile, automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, heavyweights, balloon, heels, mats, belts, gaskets for jars.

• In 1934, Jean-Felix Paulsen and Stratosky, former colleagues at Citroën, founded the company 'Paulstra' to develop a method for adhering rubber to metal. In 1965, the Paulstra brand produced over fifteen million pairs of gloves.
• In 1973, Hutchinson and Mapa merged and Jean-Felix Paulsen sold Paulstra to Hutchinson Mapa (which was renamed Hutchinson in 1981).
• In 1974, the company Total took a majority stake in the Hutchinson. The new company had 13,500 employees across 26 different sites. The Hutchinson Group focused its major markets in automobiles and heavy industry.
• In 1986, Hutchinson acquired two new companies: "Le Joint Français" (Saint-Brieuc, Bezons and Chatêau-Gontier) France, naming it "Hutchinson Le Joint Français" and the "Corduroy Rubber Company" in Grand Rapids, Michigan - USA, naming it "Paulstra CRC".
• In 1997, Hutchinson acquired 76% of the Brazilian manufacturer "Borrachas Cestari S/A", renaming it "Hutchinson Cestari S/A". In 2001 the remaining portion was acquired, and company renamed "Hutchinson Brazil Automotive Ltda".
• In 1998, Hutchinson acquired two precision sealing manufacturers in California, USA: "National O-Ring" in Downey, California and "Stillman Seal" in Carlsbad, California. Both companies produce O-rings and plate seals. At the time both units became "Hutchinson Seal".
• In 1999, Hutchinson acquired "Le Caoutchouc Modernes", in Gamaches, Haute Normandy, France.

Hutchinson entered the Automotive Industry when it began making car tires in 1903.[1] The company no longer makes tires and instead manufactures parts for the interior of automobiles that prevent vibration, manage fluids, and create seals.[8][9] Hutchinson’s products can be found on popular car models such as the Mazda 3.[10]

Hutchinson entered the Aerospace industry in 1910 when it began to manufacture coated canvas for airships like the Astra Torres and airplanes like the Nieuport biplane.[1] Hutchinson continues to manufacture products for a variety of aircraft including commercial aircraft, regional and business jets, other types of airplanes, and even helicopters.[11]

Hutchinson's composite pipes for aerospace.

Hutchinson Aerospace Services launched in 2019 to provide aftermarket aerospace services to OEMs and airlines customers.[12]

Vibration control parts and systems such as the SmartDamper® reduce engine noise.[13][14] [15]

Hutchinson’s suspension systems can be found on the Mazda 3.[10] 

Some of Hutchinson's precision sealing parts.

Hutchinson develops seals, sealants, membranes, etc.[16] These seals can be seen surrounding edges of car doors or windows, for example.[17] Precision Sealing products such as o-rings have both automotive and industrial applications.[18][19] In July 2019, Hutchinson signed a contract to supply sealing systems to Airbus and Boeing.[20]

Hutchinson’s Fluid Management Systems transport liquids like water, air, gas, etc. throughout a vehicle.[16] Examples include engine cooling, fuel injection, air conditioning, braking, among others.[21][16] Hutchinson’s fluid management systems can be found on the Airbus Helicopter H160.[22]