seal & design

What seal & design does

Seal & Design Inc. is a privately held, New York-domiciled manufacturer and distributor of custom engineered-to-print sealing products, founded in 1994 and operating from four North American facilities (Clarence, Syracuse, and Rochester, NY, plus Toronto, Ontario via wholly-owned Seal & Design Canada). The company's core portfolio spans O-rings, gaskets, seals, molded rubber and plastic components, EMI/RFI shielding, PTFE gasketing, thermal interface materials, and venting products, manufactured through die-cutting, water-jet cutting, beaded forming, and PSA lamination. Beyond its own production, Seal & Design functions as a Preferred Converter for major material suppliers including Rogers Corporation (PORON and BISCO elastomers), 3M (VHB and industrial tapes), and Saint-Gobain, with additional distribution rights for SKF spring-loaded seals, Loctite adhesives, and Silicone Engineering materials. Its proprietary ChamFlex line adds a UL-recognized fire-retardant hose built on a patented tube-and-wire-braid fusion process for water-source HVAC applications.

Seal & Design operates a sales-led, engineering-supported go-to-market model in which customers submit drawings or specifications and the in-house engineering team recommends materials, designs, and manufacturing methods before parts are quoted and produced. All pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company does not list standard rate cards or subscription tiers. Marketing is primarily direct and technical, centered on the company website's technical resources (fluid compatibility charts, O-ring groove design guides, sizing tables, and venting guidance) supplemented by organic social media presence across LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

The customer base is organized across seven industry verticals: general manufacturing, automotive (the primary segment, served under IATF 16949 quality standards), rail and mass transit, defense and aerospace (ITAR-registered), HVAC, medical, and electronics and power generation. Quality and regulatory credentials include ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ITAR registration. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent company, no external funding rounds, no acquisitions, and no publicly identified management team.

Name

seal & design

Legal name

Seal & Design Inc.

Website

https://higbee-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Seal & Design is a privately held U.S. manufacturer and distributor of custom engineered-to-print gaskets, O-rings, seals, and molded sealing components, serving automotive, defense, HVAC, rail, medical, and electronics OEMs from four North American facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealing Products

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Weatherseals, Gaskets & Sealing Systems Manufacturing (Door/Window/Trunk Seals) (IMACAKAI), Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI), Aerospace Seals, Gaskets, O-Rings & Elastomeric Components (IMABANAF), Sealants (Construction & Industrial) (IMAEAGAI)

Keywords

• Custom gaskets manufacturing
• O-rings and seals
• Molded rubber components
• EMI RFI shielding
• Engineered sealing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Sealing Products Manufacturing and Distribution: Manufacture and distribution of custom O-rings, gaskets, seals, molded rubber products, EMI/RFI shielding, thermal materials, and venting products. Products are engineered and fabricated to customer drawings and specifications.
2. Additional Product Lines: Distribution of branded products including 3M products, Rogers PORON & BISCO materials, Saint-Gobain materials, SKF Spring-Loaded Seals, Loctite, and ChamFlex fire-retardant hoses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Seal & Design manufactures and distributes custom engineered-to-print sealing products including O-rings, gaskets, seals, molded rubber and plastic components, EMI/RFI shielding, thermal interface materials, PTFE gasketing, and venting products for OEMs and industrial manufacturers. The company also distributes branded materials under Preferred Converter agreements with Rogers, 3M, Saint-Gobain, SKF, and Silicone Engineering, and manufactures its own ChamFlex branded fire-retardant hose assemblies.

Product overview

Seal & Design is a global manufacturer and distributor of custom sealing products, operating as a single integrated portfolio of engineered-to-print sealing solutions. The core product family includes O-Rings, Gaskets, Seals, and Molded Products & Plastic Components, which are manufactured to customer drawings and specifications. The company extends its portfolio through Preferred Converter relationships with major material suppliers including Rogers (PORON & BISCO elastomers), 3M (VHB strips and industrial products), and Saint-Gobain (thermal and sealing materials), as well as distribution agreements for SKF seals, Loctite adhesives, and Silicone Engineering silicone materials. Additionally, Seal & Design manufactures its own branded ChamFlex® fire-retardant hose assemblies. Supporting product lines include EMI/RFI shielding, PTFE gasketing, thermal interface materials, and venting products. The company serves diverse industries including automotive, medical, military/aerospace, HVAC, mass transit/rail, and general manufacturing through four North American locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ChamFlex: Fire-retardant hoses for water source HVAC equipment installations, UL recognized with 94 V-0 fire rating

Products and services

• O-Rings
• Gaskets
• Seals
• Molded Products and Plastic Components
• EMI/RFI Shielding
• PTFE Gasketing Material
• Thermal Interface Materials
• Venting Products
• ChamFlex Fire-Retardant Hoses
• Rogers PORON and BISCO Materials Distribution
• 3M Products Distribution
• Saint-Gobain Products Distribution
• SKF Spring-Loaded Seals Distribution
• Loctite Products Distribution
• Silicone Engineering Products Distribution
• Elastomeric Compounds

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rogers CorporationcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSeal & Design is a Rogers Corp Preferred Converter for PORON and BISCO elastomeric materials. Exclusive distribution network for converting Rogers materials.
• 3McoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAs a 3M Preferred Converter, Seal & Design offers comprehensive range of 3M products including VHB strips, with access to 3M Solution Seminars and training.
• Saint-GobainminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSeal & Design offers Saint-Gobain products including thermal interface materials, seals, insulation, and component attachment solutions for BESS, EV, Lighting, and enclosure markets.
• Silicone EngineeringminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSeal & Design offers Silicone Engineering's family of high-quality silicone materials and products.
• ChamFlexminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerChamFlex fire-retardant hose assemblies for water source HVAC equipment installations, featuring patented one-piece hose technology with UL certifications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stockwell Elastomerics: Custom fabricator of elastomeric components including gaskets, seals, and EMI/RFI shielding using Rogers PORON, BISCO, and 3M materials. Closely comparable because of overlapping Rogers/3M converter positioning, custom fabrication services, and shared customer base in electronics, defense, and transit.
• Apple Rubber Products: Custom manufacturer of O-rings, seals, and molded rubber components with engineering support for prototyping through production. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized custom sealing specialist targeting automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial customers.
• Elasto Proxy: Custom fabricator of rubber and plastic seals, gaskets, and molded parts including EMI/RFI shielding and noise/vibration dampening. Directly comparable product portfolio targeting transit, defense, and industrial OEM customers.
• Daemar: Canadian-based manufacturer and distributor of sealing products including O-rings, oil seals, gaskets, and molded components. Directly comparable as a North American regional custom sealing supplier with similar product breadth and engineered-to-print capability.
• Precision Polymer Engineering: Manufacturer of high-performance O-rings, gaskets, and custom molded elastomer seals, particularly for harsh chemical, oil and gas, and semiconductor environments. Directly comparable as a custom engineered sealing specialist serving demanding industrial applications.
• Gasket & Seal (gasket-and-seal.com): U.S. manufacturer and distributor of custom and standard gaskets, O-rings, seals, and molded rubber products serving industrial, automotive, and OEM customers. Closely comparable custom-sealing specialist with overlapping product categories.
• Marco Rubber & Plastics: Custom rubber and plastic sealing products distributor and manufacturer offering O-rings, gaskets, molded parts, and engineered solutions. Directly competes with Seal & Design in custom engineered-to-print sealing with similar distribution-plus-manufacturing model.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Division of Trelleborg AB, one of the largest global manufacturers of precision O-rings, gaskets, and engineered polymer seals serving automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial OEMs. Comparable as a broad incumbent overlapping Seal & Design's custom-engineered sealing portfolio across virtually every vertical Seal & Design serves.
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: Global manufacturer of sealing products including radial shaft seals, O-rings, and custom molded elastomer components for automotive, medical, and industrial markets. Highly comparable product portfolio and end-market overlap.
• Parker Hannifin (Engineered Materials / Seals): Industrial conglomerate whose Engineered Materials and Seal groups produce O-rings, gaskets, and custom elastomeric sealing solutions. Overlaps directly with Seal & Design's engineered-to-print custom work across automotive, aerospace, and general industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SealDesign
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SealDesign
• Facebookfacebook.com/sealanddesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seal-&-design-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/sealdesigninc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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