What Action Sealtite does

Action Sealtite (legal entity Action-Sealtite Limited, company no. 01610365 registered in England and Wales) is a UK-based industrial fluid transfer components manufacturer and distributor, headquartered in Didcot, Oxfordshire, and operating as a member of the Flowmax Group. The company was formed from the merger of Action Hose Couplings (founded 1977) and Seal-Tite Products (founded 1982), and employs 11–50 staff. Its core offering centres on industrial fittings and couplings — notably the proprietary DryLink dry-disconnect coupling (butterfly valve design, market-leading lowest spill rate, no interior cavities to harbour bacteria), the patented Snaplock and Saflok camlock families, TODO-Matic dry-break couplings, and the TODO NGX marine breakaway coupling — alongside complementary ball valves, IBC fittings, hose support/loading arms, safety whipchecks, washdown equipment and Hawki tank monitoring systems. Many products carry regulatory-relevant certifications (FDA, ATEX, ISO, PED97/23/EC) for chemical, pharmaceutical, nuclear, food & beverage, marine and agricultural applications.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: a direct sales team providing expert application consultation (phone, email, contact form), a 2025-launched e-commerce storefront (actionsealtite.shop), an active distributor recruitment programme offering exclusive territories, and five European country sales offices (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands) supported by a Rotterdam (ASL BV) EU shipping and invoicing hub that uses UPS World Ease for 2–5 day delivery across 20+ countries. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (fittings, couplings, valves, assemblies) with supplementary services revenue from custom hose assemblies (via the 2021 Buckley Industrial acquisition), project-solutions consulting, and DryLink/TODO refurbishment and servicing. Named enterprise customers include Innocent Drinks (Rotterdam) and Magna Chocolate, and pricing is predominantly quote-based with public UK delivery pricing tiers.

Name

Action Sealtite

Legal name

Action-Sealtite Limited

Website

https://actionsealtite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Action Sealtite is a UK-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial fluid transfer fittings, couplings and valves serving chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, nuclear and marine customers in the UK and Europe through direct sales, e-commerce and a distributor network, as part of the Flowmax Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Transfer Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI), Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH)

Keywords

• Industrial fluid transfer
• Hose couplings fittings
• Dry disconnect couplings
• Camlock fittings supply
• Industrial hose assemblies

Headquarters

HQ city

Bourne End

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Fittings and Couplings: Sale of industrial fittings including camlock fittings, IBC adaptors, quick disconnect couplings, dry break couplings, ball valves, hose clamps, and related components. Revenue generated through direct sales, e-commerce, and distributor channels.
2. Hose Assemblies: Custom manufactured flexible hose assemblies for industrial applications. After acquiring Buckley Industrial in 2021, expanded capability to include inspection and testing services for hose assemblies in power generation, chemical, food processing, paper, and petrochemical industries.
3. Project Solutions: Tailored fluid transfer solutions for unique project requirements. Consultative approach considering specific project challenges and business needs to provide customized products.
4. Service and Refurbishment: Dry Link refurbishment services and TODO servicing for maintenance and extended product life.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Action Sealtite manufactures and distributes industrial fluid transfer components - camlock fittings, patented DryLink and TODO-Matic dry disconnect couplings, Snaplock and Saflok lockable camlocks, IBC fittings, ball valves, hose assemblies, marine breakaway couplings, hose support/loading arms, washdown equipment, tank monitors, and safety whipchecks. The company also supplies third-party brands (Banjo, Parker Hannifin, Parker Snaptite, Geka, Storz, Emco Wheaton, etc.) and provides custom project solutions, hose assembly manufacture/testing (via Buckley Industrial), DryLink refurbishment, and TODO servicing for chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, nuclear, marine and offshore customers.

Product overview

Action Sealtite is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialist industrial equipment and fluid transfer solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fittings, couplings, valves, hoses, and support equipment. The core product portfolio includes Camlock Fittings (quick-connect industrial couplings), DryLink Dry Disconnect Couplings (market-leading butterfly valve couplings with lowest spill rates), TODO-Matic Dry Break Couplings, Snaplock lockable camlock couplings, IBC Fittings for intermediate bulk containers, and Ball Valves in stainless steel and plastic materials. Supporting products include Hose Support Arms, Hose Loading Arms, Tank Monitors (Hawki), Safety Whipchecks, Marine Breakaway Couplings (TODO NGX), Washdown Equipment, and Quick Release Couplings. The company operates as both a manufacturer of own-brand products and a distributor for third-party brands including Banjo, Parker Hannifin, Parker Snaptite, Emco Wheaton, and others. Services include Project Solutions (custom consultation), Hose Assemblies (including Buckley Industrial services), Dry Link Refurbishment, and TODO Servicing. The company serves diverse industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, nuclear, food & beverage, fuel & oil, water, and air pressure applications from its base in Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camlock Fittings Quick-connect industrial cam and groove couplings available in aluminum, brass, and stainless steel materials for efficient fluid transfer in industrial settings.
• DryLink Dry Disconnect Couplings Market-leading dry disconnect couplings with a unique butterfly valve design achieving the lowest spill rates and true sanitary capabilities, with no interior cavities, voids, or springs to harbor bacteria.
• TODO-Matic Dry Break Couplings Dry break couplings designed to minimise fluid loss and exposure to air during disconnection for chemical and industrial applications.
• Snaplock Camlock Couplings Patented lockable camlock couplings with enhanced security properties that prevent accidental disconnection and spillage of hazardous or expensive materials.
• Saflok Camlock Couplings World-patented premium branded safety lockable camlock coupling whose handles stay closed until released, preventing accidental disconnection and spillage of expensive and hazardous materials.
• IBC Fittings Fittings and adapters for Intermediate Bulk Containers including adapters, caps, ball valves, and gaskets for safe liquid handling and transport.
• Washdown Equipment Heavy-duty washdown guns and accessories with pressure range 7-24 Bar, temperature resistance up to 90°C, available in brass, chrome-plated brass, polypropylene, or stainless steel for industrial cleaning.
• Ball Valves Fluid control valves in stainless steel and plastic (PVC/PP) for shut-off and flow control across chemical, food, pharmaceutical, fuel/oil, hydraulic, and gas applications.
• Hose Support Arm Engineered support systems in galvanised or 304 stainless steel that reduce strain on hoses and connections, prolonging hose lifespan for hoses 2\" to 4\" and lengths 3m to 5m.
• Hose Loading Arms Modular support systems that keep hoses elevated off the ground, eliminating manual handling, trip hazards, and wear while improving hygiene and operational efficiency in industrial environments.
• Tank Monitors (Hawki) Hawki tank monitoring systems that provide real-time level tracking for IBC contents to enable smarter supply chain decisions with predictive maintenance and asset management capabilities.
• Safety Whipchecks Safety restraints for pressure hose assemblies in standard steel and stainless steel construction that prevent dangerous hose whip if couplings fail or accidental disconnection occurs.
• TODO NGX Marine Breakaway Couplings Specialised safety devices for offshore and marine applications that automatically separate at a predetermined tensile load or pressure surge to prevent catastrophic hose rupture, uncontrolled product discharge, and environmental contamination.
• Industrial Hose Assemblies Custom-manufactured flexible hose assemblies for power generation, chemical, food processing, paper, and petro-chemical industries, including inspection and testing services delivered through the Buckley Industrial acquisition.
• Quick Release Couplings Fast-connect couplings for pneumatic and hydraulic hose connections offering speed and security in industrial fluid transfer applications.
• Dry Break Couplings No-spill fittings from world-renowned brands including DryLink, TODO-Matic, DryMate, Emco-Wheaton, Maxi-Dry, Parker Snaptite, Storz, Geka, Ludecke, Roman Seliger, QuickBreak, Safety Lock and Safety Bump for ultra-safe fluid handling across industries.
• Project Solutions Tailored fluid transfer solutions consultation service that considers specific project challenges and provides custom product recommendations based on unique requirements.
• DryLink Refurbishment Service Maintenance and refurbishment services for DryLink coupling systems to ensure continued performance, safety, and longevity.
• TODO Servicing Servicing and maintenance for TODO coupling systems to maintain optimal performance and safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• Huge saving on transfer time, spillage, and maintenance downtime at Innocent Drinks Rotterdam factory
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Buckley IndustrialcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Acquired in 2021 to expand hose assembly manufacturing, inspection, and testing capabilities. Specializes in flexible hose assemblies for power generation, chemical, food processing, paper, and petrochemical industries. Combines hose management and testing services with Action Sealtite's couplings and technical expertise.
• Flowmax GroupcoreOthersParent company group. Action Sealtite continues to be a member of the Flowmax group of companies. The group includes Flowmax Ltd and Action Sealtite Limited.
• UPSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipping partner using UPS World Ease service for EU deliveries. Enables direct shipping from UK with invoicing through ASL BV Rotterdam hub, significantly improving delivery times to European customers (2-3 days to Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France).
• Aliaxis GroupminorOthersFormer parent company of Action Hose Couplings (founded 1977) before the merger that created Action Sealtite.
• ASL Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean subsidiary operations handling local sales and support in Germany (asleurope.de), France (asleurope.fr), Italy (asleurope.it), Spain (asleurope.es), and Netherlands (asleurope.nl).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Banjo Corporation: US-based manufacturer of polypropylene and stainless-steel ball valves, IBC fittings, and fluid handling components. Action Sealtite is a Banjo distributor and competes with it in industrial ball valves and IBC transfer fittings for agricultural and chemical applications.
• Emco Wheaton (Dover Corporation): Manufacturer of dry break couplings, loading arms, and tank truck equipment for the petrochemical, chemical, and food industries. Directly comparable to Action Sealtite's DryLink and TODO-Matic dry disconnect offering and the marine/offshore breakaway coupling segment.
• Dixon Valve & Coupling: US-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial hose couplings, cam-and-groove fittings, and dry disconnect couplings. Directly comparable to Action Sealtite across the core product portfolio of camlock fittings, dry break couplings, and safety couplings for chemical, food, and petroleum transfer.
• Morrison Bros: Manufacturer of fuel and chemical handling equipment including safety couplings, breakaways, and dry disconnects. Directly comparable to Action Sealtite's safety-focused coupling offerings (Saflok, Snaplock, TODO NGX breakaway) for fuel, chemical, and hazardous fluid transfer.
• Kuriyama of America: Manufacturer and supplier of industrial rubber and PVC hoses, hose couplings, and accessories. Comparable to Action Sealtite's industrial hose assembly business (Buckley Industrial) and its broader couplings and fluid transfer portfolio.
• MannTek: Swedish manufacturer specializing in dry disconnect and safety breakaway couplings for chemical, petrochemical, and offshore applications. Closely comparable in proprietary dry-disconnect technology, safety-critical applications, and European customer base overlap.
• Geka (Beka Holdings): German manufacturer of quick-connect couplings, hose fittings, and watering products. Comparable as a European direct peer in industrial couplings and quick-connect fluid transfer fittings, serving overlapping chemical, agricultural, and industrial end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Continental ContiTech: Industrial rubber and hose manufacturer offering hoses, couplings, and fluid handling solutions across chemical, food, and pharmaceutical applications. Comparable to Action Sealtite's hose assembly and fluid transfer portfolio at a much larger scale as a broad incumbent in industrial rubber products.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technology leader with a broad fluid connector portfolio including quick-release couplings, dry disconnects, and ball valves. Action Sealtite distributes Parker brands (Parker Snaptite, Parker Hannifin) and competes with Parker in couplings, making it both a partner and direct/partial competitor.
• Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of fluid power and industrial hose and coupling products serving a wide range of industrial applications. Comparable to Action Sealtite in industrial hose and connector offerings, with significantly broader scale and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ActionSealtite
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 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 →

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