Lynwood Capital Partners Acquires Rocket Seals, Inc.

Vance Street Capital Acquires Stake in System Seals

December 9, 2024

Manufacturing

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has partnered with Cleveland-based System Seals, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary sealing solutions. Founder and CEO Arnold von Engelbrechten will retain a meaningful ownership stake and continue to lead the business as Vance Street supports product development, international expansion and targeted M&A.

Henkel Acquires Seal for Life Industries from Arsenal Capital Partners

February 15, 2024

Manufacturing

Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire US-based Seal for Life Industries LLC from private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners. Seal for Life is a global supplier of protective coating and sealing solutions with ~€250m of sales in 2023 and more than 650 employees; the acquisition strengthens Henkel's Adhesive Technologies business and expands its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions and protective-coatings capabilities.

Mangrove Equity Partners Invests in A&R Sealcoating, Inc.

September 6, 2024

Construction

Mangrove Equity Partners has made a minority/growth investment in A&R Sealcoating, Inc., a Southeast Michigan provider of pavement repair and maintenance services. Founder Rocky Ricelli remains a significant owner and will continue to lead the business as Mangrove supports growth, organizational buildout and pursuit of add-on acquisitions.

Marco Rubber & Plastics Acquires Jet Gasket & Seal

February 28, 2023

Industrial Services

Marco Rubber & Plastics, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners, has acquired Jet Gasket & Seal, a Las Vegas-based specialty distributor of seals, gaskets and related products that serves the brewery end market. The add-on expands Marco’s product portfolio, supplier network and e‑commerce capabilities while opening new end markets for growth.

Continuim Equity Partners Acquires Fluid Sealing International and Anchor Seals (Anchor Holding Group)

June 15, 2023

Manufacturing

Pittsburgh-based private equity firm Continuim Equity Partners has partnered with industry executive Ronald Mumbray to acquire Fluid Sealing International and Anchor Seals, Inc., collectively operating as Anchor Holding Group (AHG). The acquisition creates a platform in the fluid control segment focused on manufactured seals, gaskets, pumps, valves and value-added distribution to serve chemical, water/wastewater, power, steel and other industrial end markets.

RPM International Acquires Ready Seal Inc.

June 17, 2025

Consumer Products

RPM International Inc. has acquired Ready Seal Inc., a Texas-based manufacturer of premium exterior wood stains, adding the brand to its Rust-Oleum business within RPM’s Consumer Group. The acquisition strengthens Rust-Oleum’s exterior wood care portfolio and will leverage RPM’s sales force and distribution channels to accelerate Ready Seal’s growth; Ready Seal generated approximately $45 million in 2024 sales. Terms were not disclosed.