What Afinis does

AFINIS Group® is a privately held Slovak sealing technology company headquartered in Bratislava that has operated for over 31 years (founded circa 1995). The company develops and supplies industrial seals for engineering, petrochemical, and automotive applications, with a distinctive capability in producing custom and atypical seals that fall outside standard catalog offerings. Its underlying operations combine stocked inventory of more than 85,000 SKUs, in-house custom manufacturing, and on-site diagnostic and measurement services delivered at customer facilities.

The product portfolio is structured into four named sub-brands: Afinis Flex (flexible sealing solutions), Afinis Express (24-hour express seal production when semi-finished inputs are available in stock), Afinis Gasket (gasket manufacturing), and Afinis Trade (trading and distribution of sealing products). Supporting these lines are state-of-the-art production technologies, technical advice and counseling services, professionally trained staff, and an online SIMMERRING® SELECTOR tool that helps customers identify appropriate seal products. The company holds a registered trademark for the "AFINIS Group®" brand identity and displays an SGS ISO certification badge on its website.

Afinis generates revenue through one-time sales of standard and custom-made sealing products via two distribution channels: direct enterprise sales for complex and custom orders with technical consultation, and an owned e-commerce storefront (eshop.afinis.sk) for catalog-driven purchases. Additional revenue is derived from professional services including technical advice and on-site diagnostics. Distribution is regional, covering Slovakia and potentially wider Central Europe, with marketing conducted primarily through the company website and email newsletter. Ownership is privately held with no disclosed parent entity, institutional investors, or public listing.

Name

Afinis

Legal name

AFINIS Group®

Website

https://tesnenia.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AFINIS Group is a Slovak industrial sealing technology company based in Bratislava that designs, manufactures, and distributes standard and custom seals — including flexible seals and gaskets — for engineering, petrochemical, and automotive customers via direct sales and an e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealing Products

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)

SIC

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

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

• Industrial sealing solutions
• Custom seal manufacturing
• Gasket production
• Seal distribution
• Seal technical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Seal Products Sales: Sale of industrial seals including standard and custom-made sealing products through multiple product lines (Flex, Express, Gasket, Trade)
2. Technical Services: Technical advice, counseling, and on-site diagnostics and measurements services

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Afinis manufactures and distributes industrial seals and sealing products across four product lines (Afinis Flex, Afinis Express, Afinis Gasket, and Afinis Trade), with more than 85,000 items maintained in stock. The company produces custom-made and atypical seals beyond standard catalog offerings and provides express production of seals within 24 hours when semi-finished products are available. It also offers technical advice, counseling, and on-site diagnostics and measurement services to industrial customers in engineering, petrochemical, and automotive sectors.

Product overview

Afinis Group is a sealing technology company offering four distinct product lines: Afinis Flex, Afinis Express, Afinis Gasket, and Afinis Trade. The company provides over 85,000 items in stock and offers express production of seals within 24 hours. Services include custom-made seal production, technical advice and counseling, diagnostics and measurements on-site, and an online Simmerring selector tool. The portfolio is complemented by an E-commerce platform (E-shop) for product purchasing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Afinis Flex: Product line for flexible sealing solutions
• Afinis Express
• Afinis Gasket
• Afinis Trade

Products and services

• Afinis Flex Product line within the Afinis Group portfolio offering flexible sealing solutions for industrial customers.
• Afinis Express Express production service for seals delivered within 24 hours when necessary semi-finished products are available in stock, addressing urgent customer needs.
• Afinis Gasket Product line specializing in gasket manufacturing within the Afinis Group seal solutions portfolio for industrial applications.
• Afinis Trade Product line within the Afinis Group focused on trading and distribution of sealing products to industrial buyers.
• Custom/AtTypical Seal Production Custom-made seal production service for atypical/non-standard sealing requirements, using unique production technology to meet specifications beyond standard catalog offerings. Targeted at industrial customers in engineering, petrochemical, and automotive sectors.
• Technical Advisory and On-site Diagnostics Technical advice, counseling, and on-site diagnostics and measurements delivered at the customer's place of operation. Includes support in seal selection and application for industrial customers.

Segments1 record

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 moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ElringKlinger: German manufacturer of gaskets, cylinder-head gaskets, and specialty sealing components for automotive and industrial markets. Strong overlap with Afinis's gasket and automotive-industrial focus.
• Dana Incorporated: Global supplier of sealing systems, gaskets, and thermal-management components for vehicle and industrial OEMs. Comparable to Afinis in product type and multi-segment end-market exposure.
• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): French manufacturer of precision sealing systems, anti-vibration parts, and fluid-transfer solutions for automotive, aerospace, and industry — comparable to Afinis in elastomer-based custom sealing.
• Parker Hannifin (O-Ring & Engineered Seals): Global motion-and-control leader with a substantial engineered sealing product line, including O-rings, gaskets, and custom elastomer seals for industrial and process-industry customers — closely matching Afinis's portfolio.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Major global manufacturer of polymer- and elastomer-based sealing solutions for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Afinis's custom seal and engineered elastomer offerings.
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: Global market leader in industrial sealing technology, manufacturing O-rings, Simmerrings, gaskets, and custom sealing solutions. Most directly comparable to Afinis in product portfolio, with substantially greater scale and global reach.
• Corteco: European aftermarket specialist in sealing technology, vibration-control, and cabin air products. Closely comparable to Afinis's distribution plus custom-manufacturing model, particularly in European markets.

Regional players

• Kastas Sealing Technologies: Turkish manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic seals, O-rings, and custom molded elastomer components serving industrial and automotive customers. Regionally comparable to Afinis as a similarly-sized specialist with a regional focus.
• FKL Bearings (Serbia): Serbian manufacturer of bearings and sealing solutions serving Central and Southeastern European industrial markets. Regionally comparable to Afinis in geographic focus and mid-market industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• SKF Sealing Solutions: Best known for bearings, SKF also offers a broad range of industrial seals and gaskets as part of its rotating-equipment portfolio. Overlaps with Afinis but is a much broader industrial incumbent rather than a seal specialist.

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

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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