WILLISTON, Vt. - Flex-A-Seal, Inc and Momentum Engineered Systems, Inc. announce their planned merger to provide a unified mechanical seal and systems approach to the fluid sealing market.

The two companies will each commit their assets to the new entity and the combined group will operate under the name Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLC.

The new company will maintain operations in Williston, Vermont, Houston, Texas and Gonzales, Louisiana with the corporate headquarters in Williston, Vermont.

Hank Slauson, former President of Flex-A-Seal, Inc., and now chairman of Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLC said, “I am proud to announce this merger as the next step in our path to increasing our share of the sealing market. This merged company has the rare combination of strong technology and a customer-centric business ethic. It is a timely opportunity to integrate our unique company culture with another forward-thinking force in the fluid handling market.”

Alex Slauson, former VP Sales of Flex-A-Seal, Inc. now president of Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLC said “Combining our expertise in seals & sealing systems is a win/win for our customers and solidifies our ability to tackle challenges today and in the future.”

Flex-A-Seal founded in 1983, is in the manufacture of welded metal bellows and fully split cartridge mechanical seals, offers engineered solutions for virtually any sealing application. Flex-A-Seal has customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Momentum Engineered Systems founded in 2013, is currently the largest independent seal systems manufacturer in the USA.

More details regarding the merger will be updated on www.flexaseal.com