MAYBE YOU'VE SEEN THEM?

From Everest to K2, Vibram soles have taken serious climbers to the highest peaks on earth. Even presidents have relied on Vibram durability and traction. Bill Clinton was photographed with his feet up on his desk in the Oval Office, and the yellow Vibram octagonal label was visible proof. These soles have also been spotted in movie scenes, photographs and on TV. Driven by pride, Quabaug associates play a game to see who can come up with the most sightings of Vibram soles.

THE QUABAUG
MANUFACTURING PROCESS


The Quabaug manufacturing process can be described as a giant bakery, except we bake rubber soles instead of cookies or pastries.
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Quabaug Corporation has been manufacturing rubber products in rural North Brookfield, Massachusetts, since 1916.  Throughout our history we have made a variety of rubber goods: from hockey pucks and baby carriage tires, to floor tiles and stair treads.  In the late 1940s, Quabaug began concentrating on shoe sole production and, by 1963, soling became our exclusive focus.

In 1965, Quabaug teamed up with Vibram®, the legendary Italian shoe sole manufacturer.  We’ve been producing Vibram soles in the U.S. ever since.  Quabaug’s Vibram soles are used in some of the most demanding and rugged environments.  From wild land firefighters in Arizona to combat units in the Afghan mountains, Vibram soles are trusted to deliver performance when it matters most.

Quabaug is proud to be the largest supplier of outsoles to the U.S. military and to be manufacturing in the United States.  From our humble beginnings as a small shop with a work force of 23, we have grown to over 300 team members today.  At the heart of Quabaug is a culture of continuous improvement and unflinching dedication to quality.  It’s the secret of our success and is central to all we do.

CORE VALUES

Quabaug Corporation believes that quality and safety are our fundamental core values. Our philosophy is to recruit and retain the very best people and to give them the right tools to serve our internal and external customers. This will ensure Quabaug Corporation’s long-term success.

THE COMMUNITY

North Brookfield, Massachusetts, is a rural, cozy town, offering beautiful scenery and classic New England architecture. Quabaug associates often enjoy leisurely walks during breaks, lunch and after work. The city of Worcester is 25 miles east of here and Boston, Springfield, Providence and Hartford can be accessed in 1-1.5 hours.