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Why Sur-Seal
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Sikorsky Sikorsky
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Our History

The history of our companies goes back over a century. See some of the notable events that have shaped us into the organization we are today.

1905
Booth Felt founded as one of the first full-service felt product companies in the U.S.
1940
Mueller founded by Fred N. Mueller as “Mueller Belting & Specialty Co.” in Manhattan
1941
Mueller supplied the first fuel tank gaskets for U.S. fighter planes in WWII
1965
Sur-Seal founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, by Xavier University professor Edward Wilz
1970
Sur-Seal entered the HVAC industry by developing a thermal gasket for the Apollo Command Module
1979
Sur-Seal entered the lighting industry by developing a fiberglass gasket for Whiteway Manufacturing
1991
Sur-Seal expanded into 90,000 ft2 manufacturing facility
1997
Sur-Seal first meets ISO 9000
2000
Mueller certified ISO 9001:2015
2001
Specialty Textile Products is founded by Victor Pisinski and Kevin Stanley concentrating on slitting and converting nonwoven textiles
2003
Mueller became AS9100 certified to supply aerospace
2003
Mueller moved its headquarters to Charlotte, NC
2005
Spectex is formed through the merger of Specialty Textile Products and ERA Industries, expands facility to 25,000 ft2
2008
Spectex acquires Booth Felt
2012
Sur-Seal opens international office in Mexico
2015
Sur-Seal opens a trade office in China
2017
Spectex certified ISO 9001:2015
2018
Mueller moved to a newly refurbished 134,000 ft2 facility in Charlotte, NC
2020
Named Sikorsky Supplier of the Year
2021
Received Trane Supplier Quality Award
2021
Sur-Seal, Spectex and Mueller unified as one company with over 400,000 sq ft total and 500 plus employees
2023
Sur-Seal acquires Ameritape in Jacksonville, FL.

Our Leadership

Sur-Seal is guided by dedicated leaders who understand the needs of our customers and work tirelessly to ensure every project we take on is executed to the highest possible standards.

Meet Our CEO

In 2022, Sur-Seal announced the appointment of Dana Waterman as CEO. He brings a wealth of managerial experience, having served in CEO roles since 2002, including assignments in the rubber and plastic industries. He has led companies serving the industrial, medical, aerospace, packaging, building products, and oil and gas markets. He started his career in engineering and business development in the aerospace and defense industries after graduating with an engineering degree from Johns Hopkins University.

Heartwood Partners

Sur-Seal is owned by Heartwood Partners, a middle market private equity firm founded in 1982 with headquarters in Norwalk, CT. Heartwood currently manages over $1 billion in investments and commitments, with a focus on supporting family and management-owned manufacturers, value-added distributors, food, chemical, consumer products, and business service companies.

Have a question or need more information? Connect with us today at 513.574.8500 or request a quote to start working with Sur-Seal and see the value we can bring to your next project.

ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100 D Certification (Charlotte)

ISO 9001:2015 (Cincinnati)

P 113 Terms & Conditions

Why Sur-Seal
Brands We Sell Directly To
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Brands
Sikorsky Sikorsky
Our Key Materials Partners
Partners
Partners
Partners
Partners
Partners
Partners
Partners
Partners
Partners
Partners
Partners

Our History

The history of our companies goes back over a century. See some of the notable events that have shaped us into the organization we are today.

1905
Booth Felt founded as one of the first full-service felt product companies in the U.S.
1940
Mueller founded by Fred N. Mueller as “Mueller Belting & Specialty Co.” in Manhattan
1941
Mueller supplied the first fuel tank gaskets for U.S. fighter planes in WWII
1965
Sur-Seal founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, by Xavier University professor Edward Wilz
1970
Sur-Seal entered the HVAC industry by developing a thermal gasket for the Apollo Command Module
1979
Sur-Seal entered the lighting industry by developing a fiberglass gasket for Whiteway Manufacturing
1991
Sur-Seal expanded into 90,000 ft2 manufacturing facility
1997
Sur-Seal first meets ISO 9000
2000
Mueller certified ISO 9001:2015
2001
Specialty Textile Products is founded by Victor Pisinski and Kevin Stanley concentrating on slitting and converting nonwoven textiles
2003
Mueller became AS9100 certified to supply aerospace
2003
Mueller moved its headquarters to Charlotte, NC
2005
Spectex is formed through the merger of Specialty Textile Products and ERA Industries, expands facility to 25,000 ft2
2008
Spectex acquires Booth Felt
2012
Sur-Seal opens international office in Mexico
2015
Sur-Seal opens a trade office in China
2017
Spectex certified ISO 9001:2015
2018
Mueller moved to a newly refurbished 134,000 ft2 facility in Charlotte, NC
2020
Named Sikorsky Supplier of the Year
2021
Received Trane Supplier Quality Award
2021
Sur-Seal, Spectex and Mueller unified as one company with over 400,000 sq ft total and 500 plus employees
2023
Sur-Seal acquires Ameritape in Jacksonville, FL.

Our Leadership

Sur-Seal is guided by dedicated leaders who understand the needs of our customers and work tirelessly to ensure every project we take on is executed to the highest possible standards.

Meet Our CEO

In 2022, Sur-Seal announced the appointment of Dana Waterman as CEO. He brings a wealth of managerial experience, having served in CEO roles since 2002, including assignments in the rubber and plastic industries. He has led companies serving the industrial, medical, aerospace, packaging, building products, and oil and gas markets. He started his career in engineering and business development in the aerospace and defense industries after graduating with an engineering degree from Johns Hopkins University.

Heartwood Partners

Sur-Seal is owned by Heartwood Partners, a middle market private equity firm founded in 1982 with headquarters in Norwalk, CT. Heartwood currently manages over $1 billion in investments and commitments, with a focus on supporting family and management-owned manufacturers, value-added distributors, food, chemical, consumer products, and business service companies.

Have a question or need more information? Connect with us today at 513.574.8500 or request a quote to start working with Sur-Seal and see the value we can bring to your next project.

ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100 D Certification (Charlotte)

ISO 9001:2015 (Cincinnati)

P 113 Terms & Conditions