What Valco Melton does

Valco Melton, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Ohio, provides adhesive dispensing and quality assurance systems for industrial packaging and manufacturing applications. Its core product portfolio includes complementary adhesive application technologies used by industrial customers in production lines for packaging and manufacturing operations. The company sells hardware systems primarily through enterprise field sales channels and serves a global customer base spanning 90+ countries.

The company generates roughly $145 million in annual revenue from hardware sales of its dispensing and quality assurance systems to enterprise industrial accounts in packaging and manufacturing. Revenue mechanics are anchored in capital-equipment placements at production lines, with no public disclosure of recurring service or consumables mix. Valco Melton holds an ISO 9001 quality management certification and operates with approximately 650 employees globally.

In May 2026, Graco Inc signed a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton for $447 million in an all-cash transaction — Graco's largest acquisition in a decade — with closing expected in Graco's fiscal Q3 2026. Following close, the business is to be integrated into Graco's Industrial division, leveraging Graco's broader fluid-handling distribution platform. No venture funding, prior M&A history, or sub-brand activity beyond industrial dispensing was disclosed.

Name

Valco Melton

Legal name

Valco Melton

Website

https://valco-cp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Valco Melton, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Ohio, provides adhesive dispensing and quality assurance systems for industrial packaging and manufacturing applications, serving a global customer base across 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer automotive chemicals and accessories

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

Keywords

• Consumer automotive chemicals
• Automotive sealants adhesives
• Gasket jointing compounds
• Automotive detailing products
• Automotive hand tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Adhesive Systems: Valco Melton generates approximately $145 million in annual revenue through the sale of adhesive dispensing and quality assurance systems to industrial customers in packaging and manufacturing applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Valco Consumer Products manufactures and distributes a portfolio of American-made consumer automotive chemicals, sealants, hand tools and accessories sold directly to end users through a Shopify e-commerce storefront. Core offerings span silicone sealants (All-In-One RTV), Hylomar gasket/jointing compounds, anti-seize compounds, threadlockers, the Magic Mix® detailing line, GelLube™ lubricant, Epoxi-Putty epoxy, gasket scrapers and dispensing pliers, plus Solvent cleaners/degreasers and off-road accessories (E-Z Step, E-Z Mount). The company serves as Master Distributor for Hylomar products in its consumer channel.

Product overview

Valco Cincinnati Consumer Products is a Master Distributor for Hylomar products, offering a portfolio of consumer automotive chemicals and tools. The product lineup includes the Magic Mix® detailing product line (metal polish, prep, FastShine, Speed Wax, Phase 2, Body Wax, polishing cloths), sealants/adhesives (All-In-One RTV silicones, Hylomar gasket compounds, threadlockers, anti-seize), hand tools (Peeler™ gasket scrapers, Tube-Grip dispensing pliers), cleaners/degreasers (Solvent 184, Solvent 200), lubricants (GelLube™, Lith-Ease), Epoxi-Putty, and off-road accessories (E-Z Step, E-Z Mount brackets). The company operates an e-commerce platform powered by Shopify for direct consumer sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Magic Mix® Detailing Products A line of American-made automotive detailing products including metal polish, metal prep, FastShine, Speed Wax, Phase 2, Body Wax, and polishing cloths for vehicle surface care and finishing, sold to DIY car owners and detailers.
• Hand Tools Automotive hand tools including Peeler™ and Powered Peeler™ gasket scrapers, Tube-Grip dispensing pliers, and replacement blade packs for gasket removal and sealant application, sold to DIY mechanics and auto restorers.
• Sealants/Adhesives Automotive sealants and adhesives including All-In-One RTV silicones, Hylomar gasket compounds, threadlockers (red, blue, stud lock), retainers, anti-seize compounds, and HV-350 Non-Slump adhesive, sold to DIY mechanics and professional repair shops for engine, drivetrain and general assembly sealing.
• Cleaners/Degreasers Industrial/automotive cleaners and degreasers including Solvent 184 (for Hylomar removal) and Solvent 200 (for cured silicone and paint preparation), sold to automotive repair and refinishing customers.
• Lubricants Lubricant products including GelLube™ aerosol lubricant, Lith-Ease White Lithium Grease, and Epoxi-Putty steel-reinforced epoxy for repairs, sold to automotive maintenance and general-purpose repair customers.
• Hylomar Products Hylomar non-setting gasket and jointing compounds (Universal Blue, M, Advanced Formula) distributed by Valco Consumer Products as a Master Distributor, sold to automotive repair customers.
• Off-Road Products Off-road vehicle accessories including E-Z Step running boards for Jeeps and E-Z Mount CB Radio brackets, sold to off-road and Jeep vehicle owners.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Graco InccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Graco Inc has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton for $447 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close in Graco's fiscal third quarter pending customary closing conditions. This represents Graco's largest acquisition in a decade, expected to add 650 employees and $145 million in annual revenue to Graco's Industrial division.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• H.B. Fuller: Global industrial adhesives manufacturer serving packaging, construction, and manufacturing customers. Comparable product mix and customer overlap with Valco Melton's adhesive application business.
• Bostik (Arkema): Specialty adhesives business of Arkema serving industrial assembly, packaging, and manufacturing end-markets. Comparable as a technology and channel competitor in industrial adhesive application.
• 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a large adhesives and tapes portfolio plus dispensing solutions. Overlaps with Valco Melton in industrial bonding and sealing applications across global markets.
• Atlas Copco: Industrial tools and assembly solutions provider with dispensing and quality assurance product lines serving manufacturing customers globally. Comparable in industrial automation and assembly end-markets.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW): Diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant adhesives and dispensing equipment portfolio (e.g., through ITW Dynatec and similar units). Competes with Valco Melton in industrial bonding and sealing applications.
• Henkel: Global adhesives manufacturer and equipment provider whose industrial adhesive and sealant business overlaps with Valco Melton's customer base in packaging and manufacturing applications.
• Graco Inc: Public fluid handling and process equipment manufacturer (NYSE: GGG) that is the acquiring party in the Valco Melton transaction. Graco's Industrial division serves overlapping customers in packaging and manufacturing with pumps, applicators, and dispense systems, making it the most direct comparable.

Direct peers

• Nordson Corporation: Direct competitor in precision dispensing and adhesive application equipment for packaging, product assembly, and industrial manufacturing. Closely comparable business model and end-market exposure to Valco Melton.
• Permatex: Consumer and professional automotive chemical brand offering sealants, RTV silicones, threadlockers, and gasket compounds. Direct overlap with Valco Consumer Products' Magic Mix, All-In-One silicone, and Hylomar-related lines.
• Loctite (Henkel Consumer Brands): Henkel-owned consumer adhesive and sealant brand with threadlockers, RTV silicones, and gasket products. Competes head-to-head with Valco Consumer Products' All-In-One, threadlockers, and anti-seize offerings in automotive aftermarket channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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