{"id":914,"date":"2026-05-20T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marcorubber.com\/blog\/?p=914"},"modified":"2026-05-15T18:29:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T18:29:25","slug":"pride-seals-acquisition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marcorubber.com\/blog\/?p=914","title":{"rendered":"Marco Sealing Solutions Continues Expansion with Acquisition of Pride Seals, Inc."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/b><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129665146 BCX0\">Marco Sealing Solutions Continues Expansion with Acquisition of Pride Seals<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129665146 BCX0\">, Inc.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SEABROOK, N.H.,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">May\u00a019, 2026<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Marco\u00a0Sealing Solutions\u00a0(\u201cMarco\u201d), a leading distributor of high-performance sealing\u00a0products, today announced the acquisition of Pride Seals,\u00a0Inc.,\u00a0a provider of specialty sealing products and services.\u00a0The acquisition further strengthens Marco\u2019s position as a premier partner for engineered sealing solutions, expanding its product breadth, technical capabilities, and customer base across key industrial end markets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marco, backed by Align Capital Partners (\u201cACP\u201d), continues to execute a disciplined strategy focused on enhancing its global sourcing network, digital capabilities, and value-added service\u00a0offering. Since ACP\u2019s investment, Marco has completed multiple strategic add-on acquisitions to broaden its platform and accelerate growth.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPride Seals is an excellent fit with Marco\u2019s mission to deliver unmatched expertise, availability, and service to our customers,\u201d said Chad\u00a0Smith, CEO of Marco. \u201cThey have built\u00a0a strong reputation\u00a0for quality and responsiveness, and their capabilities complement our existing\u00a0offering\u00a0in a meaningful way. Together, we are even better positioned to solve sealing challenges and support our customers\u2019 most demanding applications.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pride Seals, Inc.,\u00a0is\u00a0a trusted supply partner, with a focus on deep inventory, fast fulfillment, and reliable day-to-day support for customers\u00a0in a variety of markets.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cFor\u00a030 years, Pride Seals has built its reputation on strong customer relationships, responsive service, and solving critical sealing challenges.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0proud to\u00a0partner\u00a0with Marco and look forward to continuing the same level of integrity and service our customers expect,\u201d said Michael Durham, Founder and Owner of Pride Seals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through this partnership, Pride\u00a0Seals&#8217;\u00a0customers will\u00a0benefit\u00a0from access to Marco\u2019s broad product portfolio, deep inventory, and global supply network,\u00a0creating new opportunities to\u00a0consolidate\u00a0purchasing\u00a0and improve efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The addition of Pride Seals represents continued momentum for Marco, strengthening its focus on service, availability, and long-term customer partnerships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Marco Sealing Solutions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">Founded in 1980 as Marco Rubber &amp; Plastics, Marco has evolved into Marco Sealing Solutions, a global provider\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">delivering<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">\u00a0high-performance specialty rubber, plastic, and metal components across a diverse set of end markets worldwide.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">Today, the Marco team\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">leverages<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">innovative<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">\u00a0technology to help its customers quickly source their most demanding sealing and precision component<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">Marco delivers a competitive advantage through engineering\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">expertise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">, global sourcing capabilities,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">and best-in-class service.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3860 BCX0\">For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcorubber.com\/\">marcorubber.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marco Sealing Solutions Continues Expansion with Acquisition of Pride Seals, Inc. 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