Established in 1938, Formax Manufacturing Corporation manufactures a variety of buffing compounds, buffing and polishing wheels, lubricants, as well as other products for the metal, plastic and paint finishing industries. Based in Grand Rapids, Mich., the company manufactures products for large commercial and industrial consumers under the Formax brand label along with manufacturing consumer items under private brand label. Its products include packaging, plastic bagging, blister packaging and filling equipment. In addition, the company also maintains a complete in-house tool, fixture, laboratory and sales department.