Rubber lab services firm Ace reports record year Erick Sharp RAVENNA, Ohio—Ace Products & Consulting has reported a year of record growth for its laboratory operations despite the global pandemic and economic recession. Founded in 2015, the US company's ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory provides testing and developmental services to the rubber and silicone industries. Since moving into its current Ravenna location in early 2018, the company has been on a rapid growth track that has continued through 2020 with record revenues. Ace made it through the pandemic-filled year without any staffing, work hour, pay or benefit reductions, President and CEO Erick Sharp said.