We take one day a year to honor the woman who devotes 365 days a year to us. The title “Mom” holds incredible meaning. None of us could ever recount all the time, tears, prayers, sacrifice, worries, sweat, tough decision-making, guidance and finances she has spent on us. We probably aren’t aware of […]

Spring is in full bloom. Trees are unfurling new leaves, bees are buzzing about, the smell of freshly cut grass hits your nostrils as the sound of lawnmowers fills the neighborhood, kids are practically begging to wash the car so they can play in the water, the birds are up before you are and pastel […]

  Why do we celebrate President’s Day?   George Washington’s Birthday was first celebrated as a holiday in the District of Columbia in 1880. It was made a federal holiday in 1885. The holiday was originally held on the anniversary of George Washington’s birth on February 22, 1732. In 1971, this holiday was moved to […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. is a well-known name in Alabama. We know his face and his “I have a Dream” speech. The rock group, U2, wrote a song called “Pride” about his assassination and Patty Griffin sang a beautiful song about the speech he gave the day before that assassination called “Up to the Mountain.” […]

The New Year evokes hope. It presents the best opportunity to make new resolutions, revisit old ones, resolve to better yourself, and strive to go after your dreams. Embrace a new year with a restored belief in second chances, renewed energy, and a readiness to take on new challenges. Entering the New Year with educated […]

Christmas means different things to different people. For many, it means time off to spend with family and friends. For most children, it means presents under the tree and an abundance of sweets. For some, it is a celebration of the birth of their Savior. For others, it is a melancholy time where loved ones […]

  Specification Rubber Products welcomes our newest family member, Jeff Picklesimer. Jeff’s strong background in coaching, teaching, developing programs, and training has prepared him to join our team as our Training and Development Specialist. Jeff will be responsible for developing and administering our company training strategy and overseeing its implementation. At Specification Rubber Products, we […]

This Thanksgiving, Specification Rubber Products asks that you join us in exploring what it means to be thankful. It is easy to fall into the habit of just listing the same things each year, instead of truly reflecting on the things we are thankful for. Join us as we challenge ourselves to a higher road. […]

Breast cancer has plagued humans for millennia, but awareness has increased dramatically in recent decades. Specification Rubber Products cares about Breast Cancer Awareness because we have moms, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, cousins, mothers-in-law, friends, and daughters who have been affected by this disease. We are committed to doing our part to help individuals understand the importance […]

                        In 1968, in the small, then rural town of Alabaster, Alabama, Specification Rubber Products celebrated the opening of an 18,000-square-foot facility to produce rubber gaskets for nearby cast iron pipe companies. At the time, Birmingham-area cast iron pipe manufacturers produced 75 percent of […]