Using Custom Rubber Diaphragms Is a low-cost component costing you more than it’s worth? In many pressure-sensitive assemblies, the rubber diaphragm is overlooked until performance drops. Systems begin experiencing inconsistent pressure, premature wear, and unexpected chemical degradation. These are signs that a standard diaphragm isn’t cutting it anymore. Custom rubber diaphragms solve problems that off-the-shelf […]
Marco Rubber & Plastics engineered a custom rubber solution for automation for use in the food and beverage industry. Learn more here.
Reflecting on a Milestone Year 2025 was a big year for Marco Rubber & Plastics. We welcomed new leadership, added Colonial Seal Company to the Marco Group, expanded our in-stock inventory, and implemented meaningful price reductions across key materials. Each change strengthened how we serve our customers, allowing us to offer faster quotes, more availability, […]
Aerospace manufacturing demands sealing precision. Every o-ring must perform flawlessly under pressure, temperature, and chemical exposure. Even a minor fit or compression issue can cause leaks, contamination, and costly production delays. After repeated seal failures in a critical pump assembly, a leading aerospace manufacturer reached out to Marco for help with identifying the cause and […]
Cutting and Sourcing Custom Gaskets: A Complete Guide When you’ve got your gasket specs in hand, it may feel like the hardest part is behind you. But many buyers discover this is when the real challenge begins: getting the gasket made correctly and delivered on time. Unlike o-rings, gaskets rarely come off the shelf. In […]
Semiconductor and solar panel production runs on tight schedules. A single delay in the supply chain can slow down lines, raise costs, and create risk for downstream processes. During the COVID-19 labor shortage, a semiconductor manufacturer was facing a challenge that threatened their output and created a risk of costly delays. The manufacturer reached out […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marco Rubber & Plastics Appoints Chad Smith as New Chief Executive Officer Seabrook, NH — September 3, 2025 — Marco Rubber & Plastics (“Marco”) today announced the appointment of Chad Smith as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Smith joins Marco after serving as CEO of Northern Wholesale Supply, where he led the […]
New Capabilities, Same Commitment: Marco Group Welcomes Colonial Seal Company We’re excited to announce that Marco Group has added oil seals to our growing product portfolio through the acquisition of Colonial Seal Company. Colonial is a specialty distributor of oil seals, o-rings, gaskets, and shaft seals, serving a diverse range of customers across pharmaceutical, industrial, […]
Cost Efficiency Without Compromise: The Value of Custom Seal Kits and Stocking Programs How much is downtime costing your business? Spoiler: it’s likely more than you think. From unexpected production halts to last-minute overnight shipping fees, inefficiencies add up. That is where solutions like custom seal kits and stocking programs come into play. A seal […]
Have you ever tried something that claims “one size fits all”? More often than not, you will quickly realize that one size does not, in fact, fit all—and this is especially true for sealing components. An excellent seal is pivotal to equipment’s successful operation, but building a design around a standard seal is often frustrating […]
Examine the benefits of silicone rubber, a versatile and flexible elastomer that is critical in medical, food & beverage, and more industries.
Marco Rubber & Plastics engineered a custom seal for industrial printing, adjusting for a host of requirements along the way.
