What Durabla Canada does

Durabla Canada Ltd. is a privately held industrial rubber product manufacturer headquartered at 293 University Avenue, Belleville, Ontario. The company operates as a single-site specialty manufacturer with 11-50 employees, producing custom compressed non-asbestos gasket sheeting (CNA), compression-molded rubber parts and gaskets, lathe-cut gaskets and seals, and rubber roller resurfacing and repair services. Its products are specified for high-temperature, high-pressure, and chemically aggressive environments and are sold to petrochemical, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, potable water, railcar, and general manufacturing customers globally from its Belleville facility. Capabilities include elastomer compounding across FKM/Viton, EPDM, Teflon, and other synthetic rubbers; machining of rollers up to 170 inches in length and 20 inches in outside diameter; and gasket sheeting up to 120x126 inches in sheet size.

The business model is quote-based B2B custom manufacturing with revenue generated through one-time product sales and roller refurbishment services priced on specifications, volume, and complexity. There is no e-commerce or self-service channel; customer acquisition is sales-led, handled by a small Inside Sales & Marketing function and the General Manager via phone, toll-free number, and email. All products are ISO 9001:2015 certified, manufactured under a quality management system with NIST-traceable equipment calibration and full raw-materials-to-finished-goods traceability, and developed in an on-site controlled-environment R&D laboratory led by a chief chemist.

Durabla Canada's competitive positioning rests on roughly a century of operating history (founded 1922), a claimed leadership position in compressed non-asbestos gasket sheeting, in-house custom elastomer formulation, and ability to serve as a one-stop shop for both new custom rubber parts and industrial roller refurbishment. The firm shows no recent capital raises, no disclosed acquisitions, no digital product surface, and operates as a stable, owner-operated specialty manufacturer rather than a growth-stage technology business.

Name

Durabla Canada

Legal name

Durabla Canada Ltd.

Website

https://durabla.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gasket Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Elastomers & Synthetic Rubber Polymer Manufacturing (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM, Silicone base polymers) (IMANAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE/TPU/TPV) Compounds (IMANABAC)

Keywords

• Custom gasket manufacturing
• Rubber roller resurfacing
• Industrial sealing solutions
• Compression molding services
• Elastomer gaskets

Headquarters

HQ city

Belleville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Rubber Product Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of custom compressed gasket materials, rubber rollers, compression molded parts, and lathe cut gaskets for industrial applications. Products are customized to customer specifications with various elastomers, colors, and durometers.
2. Rubber Roller Repair Services: Rubber roller inspection, core repairs, cover replacements, resurfacing, redressing, and recoating services to restore worn industrial rubber rollers at fraction of replacement cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Durabla Canada manufactures custom compressed non-asbestos gasket sheeting, compression molded rubber gaskets and parts, lathe cut gaskets/washers/seals/bushings, and provides rubber roller repair, resurfacing, recoating, and redressing services. The company specializes in fluoroelastomer (FKM, Viton), EPDM, teflon, and other synthetic elastomers for high-temperature and chemical-resistant sealing applications in industrial environments.

Product overview

Durabla Canada is a rubber product manufacturing company offering four distinct product lines: Compressed Gasket Sheeting (custom compressed non-asbestos gasket materials for sealing applications), Compression Molding (custom rubber moldings and gaskets for industrial flanges), Lathe Cut Gaskets (precision-cut rubber washers, seals, and bushings), and Rubber Rollers (repair, recoating, and resurfacing services for industrial rollers). The company serves petrochemical, chemical, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, and potable water industries with a focus on custom sealing solutions and rubber roller refurbishment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rubber Rollers Rubber roller repair, resurfacing, recoating, redressing, grooving, and cover replacement services for industrial rubber rollers. Capabilities include machining overall length up to 170 inches (4315 mm) and outside diameter up to 20 inches (500 mm), and recoating length up to 147 inches (3730 mm). Serves pulp & paper, printing, film, plastics, and food processing industries, restoring worn rollers at a fraction of replacement cost.
• Compression Molding Custom rubber moldings and molded gaskets for manway, nozzle, railcar, and non-metallic FRP flanges. Specializes in fluoroelastomer (FKM, Viton), EPDM, teflon, and other elastomers that provide exceptional sealing properties in high temperature and chemical resistance applications. Products available in various colours and durometers, manufactured from concept and prototype stages through production, testing, and delivery.
• Compressed Gasket Sheeting Custom compressed non-asbestos gasket sheeting (CNA) for sealing, thermal, mechanical applications, and chemical compatibility. Thickness ranges from 1/64 to 1/8 inch (0.5mm to 3.2mm) with sheet sizes up to 120x126 inches (3048mm x 3200mm). Supplied to petrochemical, chemical, steam, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, and potable water industries, with on-site R&D facilities for custom sealing product development.
• Lathe Cut Gaskets Custom lathe cut gaskets and seals producing rubber washers, rubber seals, and rubber bushings up to 20 inches in outside diameter. Uses fluoroelastomer (FKM, Viton) and other elastomers from molded cylinders in various durometers, with straight or bevelled cuts available. Effective high-volume production alternative to molded or die cut gaskets, with environmentally friendly precision production that reduces waste. Used for tank car gaskets, manway gaskets, and similar applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rubber roller refurbishment at fraction of replacement cost
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Garlock (EnPro Industries): Garlock is a direct peer and one of the most established manufacturers of compressed non-asbestos gasketing, including spiral-wound, sheet, and rubber-molded sealing products serving the same petrochemical, chemical, and pulp & paper verticals as Durabla Canada.
• Klinger Limited: Klinger manufactures compressed non-asbestos gasket sheet and other industrial sealing products for chemical, petrochemical, and power-generation customers, overlapping directly with Durabla's compressed gasket sheeting line.
• Teadit International: Teadit produces gaskets, packing, and sealing solutions - including compressed sheet and rubber-molded products - for the same chemical and petrochemical end-markets that Durabla serves with its CNA gasketing and compression molding lines.
• Flexitallic Group: Flexitallic is a global manufacturer of industrial gaskets (including semi-metallic, sheet, and soft-cut gaskets) and is one of the closest direct competitors to Durabla's custom gasket sheeting offering.
• James Walker & Co. James Walker manufactures elastomer-based seals, gaskets, and molded rubber components for chemical, oil & gas, and rail customers, overlapping with Durabla's custom molded gaskets and lathe-cut seals for chemical and railcar applications.

Broad incumbents

• ContiTech (Continental): ContiTech is a broad industrial rubber-incumbent (hose, belting, vibration isolation, molded parts, and sealing) whose industrial rubber covering and roller business competes with Durabla's rubber roller recoating service and competes peripherally in industrial elastomer products.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Trelleborg's Sealing Solutions division produces engineered polymer and elastomer gaskets, O-rings, and molded seals for chemical, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas customers - a broad incumbent where Durabla competes for custom sealing jobs.
• Parker Hannifin (Industrial Sealing): Parker Hannifin's Industrial Sealing division offers gaskets, packing, and elastomer molded parts across chemical processing, petrochemical, and pulp & paper, overlapping with Durabla's customer verticals but operating at vastly broader portfolio scale.
• Fenner Dunlop (rubber conveyor & rollers): Fenner Dunlop manufactures and refurbishes industrial rubber rollers and conveyor products used in pulp & paper and heavy industry, directly overlapping with Durabla's rubber roller resurfacing and recoating business.
• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): Hutchinson produces molded rubber, sealing, and vibration-management components for industrial customers including chemical and rail, representing a broad European incumbent competing in several of Durabla's core product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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