Headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, 3M Elyria operated one of the most advanced cellulose sponge manufacturing facilities in the world. Originally founded in 1951 in Cleveland, the company s bulk and prepackaged sponge products are distributed and marketed internationally. 3M Elyria s full array of products encompass sponge blocks, sponge cloth, abrasive sponge, line extension products, continuous sponge. Its products are distributed through national brands, private labels, original equipment manufacturers and as bulk products for export.