Founded in 1974 by David A. Ray and his son Carter, Akron Gasket and Packing Enterprises makes custom gaskets and industrial packing for modern industry. What began with one clicker press in roughly 1,000 square feet has grown into a 40,000-plus-square-foot Tallmadge facility, where the Ray family continues the company’s work across three generations. Akron Gasket handles projects from prototypes and small quantities through larger production runs, with custom fabrication at the center of its business.
Columbus GasketFounded in 1975 as Columbus Gasket and Supply, Columbus Gasket manufactures custom gaskets, seals and molded parts for industrial and manufacturing customers across the Midwest and North America. Its specialty shop combines more than 80 years of team experience with hand-cut work for unusual parts, while modern cutting and forming equipment supports both small custom jobs and large production runs. Since its 2023 acquisition by Cleveland-area Essential Sealing Products, the company has continued expanding its materials and customization options.COLUMBUS, OH
IGS IndustriesSince its 1961 founding as the Industrial Gasket & Shim Company, IGS Industries has grown from three employees serving Pittsburgh-area businesses into a Meadow Lands manufacturer with more than 120 employees and a global customer base. The company is best known for custom gasket fabrication, while its 170,000-square-foot operation supports made-to-drawing production for industries ranging from power generation to heavy equipment. IGS is ISO 9001:2015 certified and handles projects from prototypes through high-volume runs.MEADOW LANDS, PA
Dooley Gasket and SealFamily-owned and operated since 1974, Dooley Gasket and Seal manufactures custom gaskets in its own 32,000-square-foot facility while also serving as a worldwide distributor. From its U.S. operation, the company uses waterjet, flashcut, punch-press and CAD capabilities to turn customer samples or drawings into application-specific sealing parts. Dooley supports maintenance teams and original equipment manufacturers with design guidance, gasket selection advice and stocked products available for same-day or next-day delivery.339991BROOMALL, PA
Independent Sealing CompanyIndependent Sealing Company is an owner-operated business established in 1987, specializing in custom-cut gaskets, braided packing for pumps and valves, and other fluid-sealing products. They provide personal responsive service, competitive prices, and on-time delivery for industrial, marine, military, power generation, and municipal markets.PHILADELPHIA, PA