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About Vahala Foam

Vahala Foam is a custom foam fabricator based in Elkhart, Indiana, with plants in Elkhart and Fort Wayne. It makes polyurethane cushion foam and foam assemblies for RV, marine, bedding, office, residential, and automotive furniture. Vahala's work also goes into protective packaging and blown fiber pillows. Dave and Dan Vahala founded the company in Elkhart in 1991, building on a family foam fabrication business that dates to the 1960s. Today Vahala operates as a subsidiary of Rogers Foam, a family-owned fabricator that opened in 1947. What Makes Vahala a Good Company Vahala is more than a foam converter. Its in-house design team develops custom solutions alongside customers, and its plants handle CNC contour cutting, die cutting, laminating, prototyping, CAD design, and multi-density construction. The company's stated mission is engineering innovative solutions with precision and pride. As part of Rogers Foam, one of the largest U.S.-based foam fabricators, Vahala has the backing and the network of an established, privately held company. A Strong Regional Employer Vahala has been growing in northern Indiana for more than 30 years. When the company opened its Fort Wayne plant in 2022, it already employed about 230 people in Elkhart. Vahala committed roughly $6.8 million to a 132,000-square-foot facility in Fort Wayne with plans to add up to 125 jobs across production, maintenance, and transportation. Company leadership values its team members and giving back to the community. Why Work at Vahala Many production roles are trainable, so you do not need prior foam experience to start. New hires learn hands-on, and the company looks for reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Cross-training can lead to specialized roles and leadership positions, and every new employee receives a 21-day evaluation that includes a review of their starting pay. The parts you make end up in recognizable places: RVs, boats, furniture, bedding, and automotive seating.