Sur-Seal (Heartwood Partners) Acquires Kent Manufacturing LLC

Sur-Seal Acquires Mueller

March 15, 2022

Manufacturing

Sur-Seal, a Heartwood Partners–backed engineered sealing solutions company headquartered in Cincinnati, acquired Mueller, a North Carolina-based provider of custom die cutting, slitting, laminating and CNC cutting operating out of a 141,000 sq. ft. facility. The acquisition expands Sur-Seal's engineering, converting and manufacturing capabilities and adds end-market exposure in HVAC, aerospace, medical, renewable energy and electronics while preserving Mueller's employee-centric culture under the Stober family ownership transition.

Brodie Generational Capital Partners Acquires Sur-Seal from Heartwood Partners

January 5, 2026

Manufacturing

Brodie Generational Capital Partners (BGCP), a single-family office, has acquired Sur-Seal, LLC from Heartwood Partners III, LP. Sur-Seal—an advanced materials converting and engineered solutions manufacturer serving EV/automotive, HVAC, medical and industrial markets—will remain led by CEO Pete Futia and the existing management team; transaction terms were not disclosed.

Sur-Seal Acquires Ameritape

August 8, 2023

Manufacturing

Sur-Seal, a Heartwood Partners–backed manufacturer of engineered sealing solutions, has acquired Ameritape, a Florida-based converter specializing in custom die cutting, slitting, laminating and CNC cutting. The add-on expands Sur-Seal’s manufacturing and materials-conversion capabilities and broadens its end-market exposure in aerospace, medical and renewable energy.

Heartwood Partners Invests in Royal Products

April 12, 2024

Manufacturing

Heartwood Partners made a growth investment in Royal Products, a Hauppauge, New York-based manufacturer and distributor of metalworking performance accessories, on April 12, 2024. Management will remain in place while Heartwood plans to support the company’s expansion through investments in people, processes and strategic add-on acquisitions; Lincoln International and Carl Marks Advisors served as financial advisors.

System Seals Acquires Plastoseal Produktions GmbH

August 24, 2021

Manufacturing

Cleveland-based System Seals Inc. has acquired Plastoseal Produktions GmbH, an Austrian manufacturer of engineered seals and plastic components, to expand its presence in Europe and broaden its GlobalOne supply-chain program. Plastoseal’s founder Wolfgang Kerschbaumer will remain as managing director as the companies integrate product ranges and R&D capabilities.

Amsted Seals and Forming Acquires Triseal Corporation

May 26, 2020

Manufacturing

Amsted Seals and Forming, a division of Amsted Industries, has acquired Triseal Corporation, a family-owned aftermarket truck components manufacturer based in Hebron, Illinois. The acquisition expands Amsted's wheel-seal product offering and strengthens its position in the heavy-duty truck aftermarket.