Marco Acquires Rocket Seals, Adding 70-Year Legacy to Its Growing Platform

CLEVELAND & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align Capital Partners’ (“ACP”) portfolio company Marco Sealing Solutions (“Marco” or the “Company”) announced the recent acquisition of Rocket Seals, Inc., a Denver-based independent distributor specializing in O-rings and sealing products for MRO and OEM customers across North America. The addition deepens Marco's capabilities and extends its reach across a wide range of industrial end markets.

Founded in 1956, Rocket Seals has a strong reputation for serving customers across diversified industries, including fluid power, aerospace, oil & gas, medical equipment, food & beverage, water treatment and heavy equipment. Its tenured team of sealing specialists is known for deep product knowledge, broad inventory and same-day shipping capabilities.

"The Rocket Seals name is synonymous with 70 years of getting customers the right sealing solution quickly," said Dave Hanson, owner of Rocket Seals. “Marco shares that commitment, and now our customers gain the resources and reach of an industry leader, delivered with the personal, hands-on service that defines the Marco experience."

"When looking for acquisition partners, we get excited about companies that customers genuinely rely on, not just for product, but for guidance and problem-solving," said Chad Smith, CEO of Marco. "Rocket Seals has been that kind of partner to its customers for generations. That's exactly the kind of expertise we want to build on."

This transaction marks the ninth acquisition since Marco partnered with ACP. Marco will continue to execute a disciplined strategy focused on enhancing its global sourcing network, digital capabilities and value-added service offering. Chris Jones, Matt Bowen, Brad Mundt and Andrew Ameen worked alongside Marco management on the transaction.

About Marco

Founded in 1980 as Marco Rubber & Plastics, the Company has evolved into Marco Sealing Solutions, a global provider delivering high-performance specialty rubber, plastic, and metal components across a diverse set of end markets worldwide. Today, the Marco team leverages innovative technology to help its customers quickly source their most demanding sealing and precision components. Marco delivers a competitive advantage through engineering expertise, global sourcing capabilities and best-in-class service. For more information, visit marcorubber.com.

About ACP

ACP is a growth-oriented private equity firm that partners with business owners and management teams to help create shared success. ACP manages $3.2 billion in committed capital with investment teams in Cleveland and Dallas. ACP brings experience and resources to help lower-middle market companies accelerate their growth, to the benefit of management, employees and the firm’s investors. ACP makes control investments in differentiated companies within the business services, technology, specialty manufacturing and distribution sectors. For more information, visit aligncp.com.

Disclosures: This press release is not an offer to sell securities or interests in any fund managed by ACP.