Founded in 1980 by noted materials scientist Dr. William R. Cuming, Cuming Corporation provides innovative materials, which includes syntactic foam flotation and insulation equipment for the offshore oil and gas industries, as well as microwave equipment for the electronics, telecommunications, defense and aerospace industries. The company s three Avon, Mass., plants and New Iberia, La., plant feature state-of-the-art manufacturing process equipment. Cuming also engages in extensive research and development activities and testing to provide customers with cost-effective, creative materials solutions. In addition, the company offers a full-service approach, from engineering and manufacturing to installation and maintenance of its products. Cuming Corporation is based in Avon.