~TFC Acquires Supaseal UK~

TFC, a leading provider of vendor managed inventory solutions and technical engineering products, has made a further acquisition in the O-Rings and Seals market, acquiring Midlands-based Supaseal UK Ltd.

Supaseal is a major player in the rubber seals industry, growing a business which started in 1991 to now supplying a wide range of O-Rings, Rotary Shaft Seals, Bonded Seals, Circlips, and associated products to customers in the UK, Europe, the U.S., Middle and Far East.

TFC, an AFC Industries Company, had already acquired EAP Seals located in Manchester in April 2023 and this move adds to TFC’s market share in rubber sealing products and strengthens the technical components category.

Supaseal currently have more than 50,000 inventory lines and 15,000 live, stock lines supplying a varied customer base having developed strong relationships with a variety of manufacturing partners in the UK and overseas. They offer non-stock product as well as off the shelf product. Their complementary products include specially moulded parts and bespoke kits to client specification.

“Supaseal have the same customer dedication as we do at TFC and a clear commitment to providing quality products along with high customer service levels” said Morgan Burgoyne, President of TFC. ” When Supaseal connected with TFC, we recognised a chance to bring on-board a skilled team with a great reputation in the industry , to also complement our EAP team and together keep growing a division that adds real value to customer businesses” added Morgan.

“Working alongside TFC feels like a great match for the Supaseal team,” remarked Lisa Bingley, Director of Supaseal. “It creates fresh opportunities within our current customer network and allows us to share our extensive 30+ years of industry knowledge with TFC’s customers.”

The company will continue to be run by its current management team and operate out of its existing premises in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

To find out more about Supaseal UK Ltd and its product range, visit Supaseal
April 2024