Wholly owned by the Gorman family, Cometic Gasket grew from a 1,500-square-foot shop launched in 1989 into a U.S. manufacturer rooted in powersports racing. From its Concord, Ohio, facility, the company makes engine gaskets and sealing solutions for demanding performance applications, with its products used by motorsports teams around the world.
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
Akron Gasket and Packing EnterprisesFounded 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.TALLMADGE, OH
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
Sur-SealFounded in Cincinnati in 1965 as a family-owned business, Sur-Seal manufactures engineered components that solve sealing, insulation, thermal-management and protection challenges. Its custom-converting work ranges from precision gaskets to molded and extruded parts, supported by engineering services and a manufacturing network that now spans the United States, Mexico and China. Sur-Seal’s history includes making gaskets for the Apollo missions, while its combined operations now encompass more than 400,000 square feet and over 500 employees.CINCINNATI, OH