deVries International

What deVries International does

deVries International is a private industrial manufacturer specializing in oil seals and related sealing products. Its core portfolio covers shaft seals (standard and nonstandard designs, helix lip, rubber covered, and designs for highly contaminated environments), rubber molded products, rubber-to-metal bonded products, O-rings, and miscellaneous sealing items. The company is headquartered at 17671 Armstrong Avenue, Irvine, California and reports 11-50 employees, positioning it as a small, focused specialist rather than a broad-line sealing conglomerate.

Its underlying technology is built around three engineering pillars: Total System Value Analysis, a methodology that reduces component count and coordinates seal design with adjoining parts to lower total cost and improve reliability; System FMEA capabilities including Sealing System Analysis, Guide to Seal Failure Mode Analysis, and Field Failure Analysis Report; and an extensive Material Selection System covering elastomer/fluid compatibility, dynamic temperature considerations, metal case materials, and spring materials. These are operationalized through a 47-section online technical catalog and supported by TS-16949/ISO 9001 certifications held at all locations, with internal quality systems that the company states produce world-class PPM levels.

The business model is direct B2B sales out of corporate headquarters, with sales engineers and technical staff providing personalized assistance on seal design customization, including CAD-generated solid models and drawings. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The primary customer orientation is horizontal — industrial manufacturers needing oil seals for machinery and equipment — with automotive applications (engine sealing, high-temperature performance via elastomers such as Viton) representing a key vertical. The company does not disclose named enterprise customers, revenue, headcount growth, funding, or M&A activity, and appears to operate as an independent, founder-led (Tom DeVries, President), stable industrial specialist serving North American accounts via direct engagement.

Name

deVries International

Legal name

deVries International

Website

https://devriesintl.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

deVries International manufactures oil seals, rubber molded products, rubber-to-metal products, and O-rings, supplying custom industrial sealing solutions primarily to industrial manufacturers with automotive applications via direct, quote-based sales from Irvine, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealing Products

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Oil seal manufacturing
• Industrial sealing products
• Rubber molded products
• Elastomer sealing solutions
• Automotive shaft seals

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Oil Seal Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of oil seals and related sealing products including shaft seals, rubber molded products, rubber to metal products, O-rings, and miscellaneous sealing products. Technical engineering support and custom design services included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

deVries International manufactures and sells oil seals and related industrial sealing products, including shaft seals, rubber molded products, rubber-to-metal products, and O-rings. The company engineers custom seal designs for customers using Total System Value Analysis, produces customized CAD drawings and solid models, and supports its products with extensive technical documentation covering design selection, material selection, installation, and System FMEA. It serves industrial manufacturers and the automotive industry, with all locations certified to TS-16949/ISO 9001.

Product overview

deVries International is a world-class manufacturer of oil seals and industrial sealing solutions. Their product portfolio centers on Shaft Seals as the core offering, supplemented by Rubber Molded Products, Rubber to Metal Products, and O-Rings. The company provides a comprehensive range of sealing products including standard and nonstandard seal designs, specialized configurations for contaminated environments, reverse lip designs, strut seals, and double spring-loaded seals for fluid separation. They support their products with extensive technical resources including a 47-section online catalog covering design selection, material selection, shaft and bore data, part numbering systems, installation guidelines, and System FMEA documentation. The company employs Total System Value Analysis to develop cost-effective design solutions and can provide customized CAD drawings and designs tailored to specific applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shaft Seals Standard and nonstandard oil seals (shaft seals) designed to prevent fluid leakage between rotating and stationary components, available in multiple lip configurations including helix lip, rubber covered, reverse lip, strut seals, double spring-loaded fluid-separation seals, and designs for highly contaminated environments. Intended for industrial manufacturers and automotive OEMs with new seal design or assembly troubleshooting needs.
• Rubber Molded Products Custom rubber molded products produced using elastomers selected for compatibility with specific fluids and operating temperatures, for industrial sealing and related applications.
• Rubber to Metal Products Bonded rubber-to-metal assemblies that combine elastomer sealing properties with metal structural support, providing enhanced durability and reliability for industrial sealing applications.
• O-Rings Circular elastomeric seals for static and dynamic sealing applications, offered in various compounds selected for fluid compatibility and operating conditions.
• Miscellaneous Industrial Sealing Products Additional industrial sealing products offered by deVries International beyond shaft seals, rubber molded products, rubber-to-metal products, and O-rings. The product listing page notes this category is currently under construction on the website.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Apple Rubber Products: Apple Rubber supplies O-rings, custom seals, and elastomer sealing components for industrial and technical applications. It is comparable to deVries because both serve customers needing customized elastomer parts and application-specific material selection.
• Garlock Sealing Technologies: Garlock manufactures industrial sealing products including oil seals, gaskets, packing, and engineered sealing solutions. It is comparable because its core value proposition also centers on preventing leakage and improving reliability in industrial equipment.
• Bal Seal Engineering: Bal Seal Engineering designs and manufactures custom seals, spring-energized seals, and high-performance sealing components. It is comparable because both companies emphasize engineered sealing solutions for demanding mechanical assemblies rather than only commodity parts.
• MFP Seals: MFP Seals supplies hydraulic seals, pneumatic seals, oil seals, O-rings, and custom molded components. It is comparable because its product scope overlaps with deVries’ O-rings, oil seals, and custom rubber sealing products.
• Greene Tweed: Greene Tweed produces high-performance seals, engineered elastomer components, and sealing systems for demanding industrial environments. It is comparable to deVries in custom engineered sealing and material-selection expertise for high-reliability applications.
• Hallite: Hallite manufactures hydraulic and pneumatic sealing solutions for industrial equipment and fluid-power systems. It is comparable in sealing technology and industrial end markets, though its emphasis is more specifically hydraulic and pneumatic applications.

Broad incumbents

• SKF: SKF supplies radial shaft seals, bearing seals, and industrial sealing solutions alongside bearings and rotating-equipment components. It is comparable to deVries because both address leak prevention and reliability in rotating shaft and machinery assemblies.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions supplies engineered polymer seals, O-rings, rotary seals, and custom sealing systems across industrial and transportation markets. It overlaps directly with deVries in high-performance elastomer and sealing-device applications, though at much larger global scale.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker offers O-rings, rotary shaft seals, engineered elastomer seals, and motion-control sealing products as part of a broad industrial portfolio. It is comparable because customers sourcing oil seals and custom elastomer sealing components may also consider Parker’s sealing offerings.
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: Freudenberg is a global specialist in seals, O-rings, radial shaft seals, and engineered elastomer sealing systems. It is highly comparable because deVries also focuses on oil seals, shaft seals, O-rings, and custom elastomer sealing solutions for industrial and automotive applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/devries-international-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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 →

Frequently asked questions about deVries International