Founded in 1975, Fairborn U.S.A. manufactures dock seals and shelters and describes itself as one of the nation's largest producers of these products. The company developed Dynalon, a performance fabric made specifically for dock seals and shelters, and says its sales, engineering, and management staff help design units for customers' specific needs.
Seal Master CorporationFounded in 1974 by former B.F. Goodrich rubber-industry engineer Edward J. Bittle, Seal Master Corporation in Kent, Ohio, designs and manufactures custom fabric-reinforced inflatable seals and bags for demanding applications. Its fully molded, American-made products are engineered with customers for mission-critical environments, and the company says it has created more than 8,500 custom rubber products over nearly five decades. Every product is inspected at least twice and undergoes mandatory underwater leak testing before shipment.KENT, OH
FenSealFounded by industry veterans, FenSeal supplies high-performance seals and weather-stripping for window and door manufacturers. Its FenShield line is made in America, with products stocked at strategically located warehouses so customers across the United States can receive shipments within two days. FenSeal also provides technical support to help customers specify or develop the right seal for an application.ONTARIO, CA
Davlyn GroupDavlyn Group brings together U.S. manufacturers of engineered technical textiles, composites, gaskets, and seals for high-temperature protection and industrial sealing. Its companies trace their work back more than a century, including Amatex’s roots in 1909, while vertically integrated operations provide more than 370,000 square feet for standard and custom designs. The group serves customers in more than 50 countries and combines textile engineering with in-house fabrication for demanding applications.NORRISTOWN, PA
Anchor Industries IncFounded in 1892 as an Ohio River supply house, Evansville’s Anchor Industries now makes American-made fabric products and engineered frame structures, including event tents, shade systems and commercial shelters. Still family-owned and operated through five generations, the company employs 300 skilled workers across more than 350,000 square feet of production capacity. Its products are used by event professionals, commercial businesses and the U.S. military, continuing a history that began with waterproof canvas covers for steamboats.HARRISON, OH