Rubber & Gasket Company of America, Inc.

What Rubber & Gasket Company of America, Inc. does

Rubber & Gasket Company of America, Inc. (RGA) is an employee-owned industrial rubber products distributor and fabricator headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas, operating 18 full-line stocking fabrication centers across 10 U.S. states (Arkansas, Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas). Founded circa 1995, the company has operated as an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) for over 30 years, employing between 101 and 250 people and serving industrial manufacturing, OEM, and MRO customers across power generation, steel, chemical/oil/gas, cement, HVAC, and aggregate verticals.

RGA's product portfolio spans more than 2,000 types of industrial hose, hydraulic and metal hose assemblies, heavy- and light-weight conveyor belting, conveyor components, power transmission products, gaskets/O-rings/fluid sealing products, and sheet materials. The company layers proprietary fabrication services on top of distribution: a patented waterjet cutting system with linear accuracy of +/-0.0381 mm/m and material thickness capability up to 6 inches, dieless flash cutting with AutoCAD-driven nesting software, on-site hot vulcanizing (up to 72 inches wide, 4-ply) with self-contained crews carrying $5 million in liability insurance, and NAHAD-compliant hose assembly (575+ certifications passed by employees). RGA also runs managed-service programs including vendor managed inventory (VMI), consignment, hydraulic crimper placement, and conveyor system maintenance, all delivered 24/7/365.

The business operates a hybrid GTM motion combining inside sales and enterprise field sales across its 18 branches, with on-site vulcanizing field specialists deployed during customer shutdowns. Pricing is quote-based with both premium domestic and value-priced imported product lines; revenue is generated through product distribution (one-time), custom fabrication services, and recurring managed-service programs. Customer relationships are anchored by long-tenured employee-owners, formal training programs (Outside Sales Development Program, Leadership Development Program), and ESOP-aligned incentives.

Name

Rubber & Gasket Company of America, Inc.

Legal name

Rubber & Gasket Company of America

Website

https://rgausa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Employee-owned industrial rubber distributor and fabricator operating 18 full-line stocking fabrication centers across 10 U.S. states, distributing and custom-fabricating industrial hose, conveyor belting, gaskets, and fluid sealing products for manufacturing, OEM, and MRO customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber Products Distribution and Fabrication

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• Industrial hose distribution
• Conveyor belting products
• Fluid sealing products
• Custom gasket fabrication
• Industrial rubber products

Headquarters

HQ city

North Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Product Distribution: Distribution of hydraulic hose, fittings, couplings, conveyor belting, gaskets, O-rings, power transmission components, and sheet materials to industrial customers.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom-built hose assemblies, belt fabrication and repair, waterjet and flashcutting, gasket cutting, and on-site vulcanizing services.
3. Customer Programs: Consignment, vendor managed inventory, custom labels, hose tagging, hydraulic crimper placement, and conveyor system maintenance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rubber & Gasket Company of America (RGA) is a wholesale distributor and fabricator of industrial rubber products, operating 18 full-line fabrication stores across 10 U.S. states. The company supplies and custom-fabricates industrial hose (over 2,000 types), hydraulic and metal hose assemblies, heavy and light weight conveyor belting, conveyor components, power transmission products, gaskets, O-rings, fluid sealing products, and sheet materials. It also provides on-site services including custom hose assembly fabrication to NAHAD standards, belt fabrication and repair, hot/cold vulcanizing, and precision waterjet and flashcut cutting using a patented system.

Product overview

Rubber & Gasket Company of America (RGA) is an industrial rubber products distributor and fabricator operating 18 locations across 10 states. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial products centered on hose, conveyor belting, and fluid sealing solutions. Core product categories include Industrial Hose and Fittings (over 2,000 types), Hydraulic Hose Assemblies, Metal Hose Assemblies, Heavy and Light Weight Conveyor Belting, Conveyor Components, Power Transmission Products, Gaskets/O-rings/Fluid Sealing, and Sheet Materials. The company provides fabrication services including custom-built hose assemblies to NAHAD guidelines, belt fabrication and repair with hot/cold vulcanizing, waterjet and flashcut cutting (patented system with +/-0.0381 mm/m accuracy), and on-site field services including vulcanizing and belt installation. Specialty offerings include cement plant products and belting fastening systems (Super-Screw and FLEXCO). RGA maintains 24/7 availability and has been cutting gaskets for over 45 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Hose and Fittings Over 2,000 types of industrial hose including braided hose, spiral hose, and hand-built spiral-plied hose with various fittings and couplings for material handling applications, sold to industrial customers.
• Hydraulic Hose Assemblies Custom hydraulic hose assemblies made to SAE and DIN specifications including rubber braided, spiral, and thermoplastic braided hose with imperial and metric fittings and adapters for industrial hydraulic systems.
• Metal Hose Assemblies S/S corrugated and braided metal hose, strip-wound hose, lined and jacketed assemblies, and custom metal hose configurations including Penflex corrugated metal hose products for industrial sealing applications.
• Heavy Weight Conveyor Belting Rubber and PVC conveyor belting, bucket elevator and pocket belt, belt fasteners and tools, elevator buckets, and splice/belt repair kits for heavy-duty industrial applications.
• Light Weight Conveyor Belting Thermoplastic monofilament belt, thermoplastic monolithic belt, and plastic modular belt with vulcanizing presses for light-duty conveyor applications.
• Conveyor Components Idlers, pulleys, take-up assemblies, pulley lagging, belt cleaners and blades, belt positioners/trackers, skirtboard systems, material chutes, screw conveyors, and complete conveyor systems.
• Power Transmission Products Motors, gearboxes, sprockets and chain, sheaves, flat pulleys, bearings, V-belts and timing belts, and couplings for power transmission applications.
• Gaskets, O-rings, and Fluid Sealing Products Non-asbestos, rubber, graphite, spiral wound, API, extruded, molded gaskets, packing, and mechanical seals for fluid sealing applications, including Global Spiral Wound Gaskets meeting ASME B16.20 standards.
• Sheet Material Non-asbestos, PTFE, EPDM, UHMW, PVC, and HDPE sheet materials cut to custom specifications using waterjet and flash cutting systems.
• Custom-Built Hose Assemblies Custom hose assemblies fabricated to NAHAD Assembly Specification Guidelines (NAHAD 400, 500, 600, and 700) with hydraulic crimper placement services for industrial customers.
• Belt Fabrication and Repair Custom belt fabrication, hot and cold vulcanizing, lacing, belt repair, and conveyor systems analysis with in-plant installation and on-site belt rewinding.
• Waterjet and Flashcut Cutting Patented waterjet cutting system producing accurate parts with linear accuracy of +/-0.0381 mm/m and materials up to 6 inches thick. Flashcutting for soft and semi-rigid materials with AutoCAD file support.
• Vulcanizing and Field Services On-site belt vulcanizing, lacing, removal of old belt, and installation of new belt with self-contained crews providing power, air, and water. Hot vulcanize up to 72 inches wide and 4 ply in one cook.
• Cement Plant Specialty Products Gum rubber discharge sleeves, cement discharge hoses, rubber hot air blower hoses, and bulk tanker hoses designed for cement plant applications with hot vulcanization bonding.
• Super-Screw Flexible Rubber Fastening System Self-drilling, self-tapping screw fastening system for belt splicing that withstands temperatures from -22°F to 392°F, replacing vulcanization with easy installation.
• FLEXCO Bolt Solid Plate Fastening System High-strength bolt solid plate fasteners for conveyor belts from 3/16 inch to over 15/16 inch thick with superior holding ability and sift-free splicing.
• Vendor Managed Inventory Inventory management program including consignment, custom labels, hose tagging, hydraulic crimper placement, and conveyor system maintenance programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce downtime through on-site vulcanizing field services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KlingercoreTechnology or IntegrationKlinger Thermoseal - supplier of gasket materials and sealing solutions featured on RGA's sheet material page
• GarlockcoreTechnology or IntegrationGarlock - major manufacturer of industrial sealing products and gaskets partnered with RGA
• FlexcocoreTechnology or IntegrationFlexco provides bolt solid plate fastening systems and Super-Screw flexible rubber fastening systems for conveyor belt applications
• Global Alliance Industrial ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal provides spiral wound gaskets meeting ASME B16.20 standards with API Specification Q1 and ISO 9001:2000 compliance
• PenflexcoreTechnology or IntegrationPenflex corrugated metal hose, braid and braided products, interlock hose, and small bore hose supplier. ISO certified with unique manufacturing process for high quality products
• Gates CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationGates - power transmission products including V-belts and timing belts
• DixoncoreTechnology or IntegrationDixon - supplier of coupling and clamp products with corrosion resistance recommendations for industrial applications

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Large public industrial supply distributor with national footprint, vending, and on-site MRO programs. Overlaps with RGA in fasteners and general MRO but is much broader and more standardized in offering.
• W.W. Grainger: Largest US industrial MRO distributor with national branch network and e-commerce. Competes with RGA on general MRO but is a broad incumbent rather than a hose/belting/sealing specialist.
• McMaster-Carr: National e-commerce industrial supply leader with extensive catalog of hose, gaskets, and rubber products. Represents a long-tail competitive threat to RGA's commodity SKUs via online purchasing.

Direct peers

• Kaman Distribution Group: Industrial distribution business serving aerospace, industrial, and MRO markets with fluid power, sealing, and bearing products. Comparable to RGA's product mix and branch-based distribution model.
• IBT Industrial Solutions: Mid-market industrial MRO and fluid power distributor with hose, belting, and conveyor offerings across the central US. Direct peer to RGA in industrial rubber/MRO distribution.
• DXP Enterprises: Rotating equipment, MRO, and industrial distribution specialist serving similar industrial verticals with hose, fittings, bearings, and sealing products. Direct peer to RGA in industrial MRO and rotating equipment distribution.
• Motion Industries: Major industrial MRO distributor (Genuine Parts Company subsidiary) distributing bearings, power transmission, fluid power, hose, and sealing products. Competes with RGA in industrial MRO and offers overlapping hose and conveyor product lines.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Public industrial distributor with fluid power, bearings, power transmission, and rubber/fluid sealing offerings. Comparable to RGA in distribution-plus-services model and end-market verticals.
• SunSource (Kaman Fluid Power platform): Fluid power and motion control distributor with industrial hose and sealing products. Comparable to RGA in fluid power, hose assembly, and custom fabrication services.
• BlackHawk Industrial: Regional industrial MRO distributor with hose, belting, sealing, and fluid power offerings across the South-Central US. Closest direct peer to RGA given overlapping product categories, branch-based model, and similar customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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