Wooster, Ohio

Wooster is a city in northeastern Ohio. Located approximately midway between Cleveland and Akron, Wooster is the county seat of Wayne County, and has a population of just over 26,000. Wooster was founded in 1808 and still retains a strong agricultural base, to which it has added a range of industry and advanced materials manufacturing. The College of Wooster, founded in 1866, and two branches of the Ohio State University, contribute to the city's intellectual, cultural, and employment opportunities. Other notable employers include LuK USA, ABSMaterials, and TechniGraphics.

Wooster became the seat of Wayne County government in 1811, three years after its founding. The city quickly became a center for agriculture and trade. The co-educational College of Wooster contributed to the town's expansion. Early industries included carriage and buggy whip manufacturing, farm machinery, flour and leather goods. Longevity has been a hallmark of many Wooster companies. The Wooster Rubber Company was founded in 1920, and merged with Rubbermaid in 1934. The company produced Rubbermaid kitchen and household products at its Wooster headquarters until 2003, when the company chose to relocate after the main building sustained heavy damage during a tornado. Akron Brass Company, which had outgrown its original location, moved to Wooster in 1921 and still manufactures fire-fighting equipment at its headquarters there. Other companies of long standing in Wooster include the Wooster Brush Company, established in 1851, Silver Brothers Company, Inc., which has been in the fencing business since 1927, and International Paper Company, whose Wooster box plant has been in operation since the 1940s. In recent years, Wooster has added more service-based businesses, such as ExpenseWire and Quasar Energy Group.

Wooster's history of industry and construction make asbestos exposure a concern for workers, who may be at risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Mesothelioma treatment facilities in and around Wooster are listed at the bottom of this page. If you were exposed to asbestos in Wooster and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should also consider contacting an asbestos law firm.

Jobsites in Wooster where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Wooster, OH have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Wooster, OH

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Wooster, OH. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.