CLEVELAND and DALLAS, September 3, 2026 – Align Capital Partners’ (“ACP”) portfolio company Marco Sealing Solutions (“Marco” or the “Company”) announced the recent acquisition of Global O-Ring and Seal (“Global”), a Houston-based distributor of sealing products serving industrial distributors worldwide. The acquisition adds a strategic Houston location to Marco’s growing footprint and strengthens its wholesale distribution and quick-ship capabilities.
Global has built a reputation as a trusted distributor for the industrial supply chain, stocking more than 125 million O-rings across nearly every major compound out of its 52,000-square-foot distribution facility. An ISO 9001-certified organization, Global is known for its extensive inventory, same-day shipping, excellent customer service and deep product expertise.
“Global’s reputation for service and quality is well-established in our industry, making for an ideal fit with Marco,” said Chad Smith, CEO of Marco. “Brian and his family have built an impressive business and team, and we are thrilled to combine efforts to provide a truly differentiated offering and suite of services to our customers. Global’s location in Houston complements our other locations as well, allowing us to better serve customers across North America.”
The two companies have complementary strengths: Marco has built its reputation on deep OEM engineering relationships and custom material development, while Global has built one of the largest wholesale distribution networks in the industry. Both companies offer rapid service and inventory depth, and together, the combined organization offers a broader range of capabilities across a wider set of customers and industries.
“This is the right next chapter for Global and our team,” said Brian DeSpain, owner of Global O-Ring and Seal. “Marco is a customer-first business, sharing the same DNA from which we built Global. Joining them gives our team and our customers access to a bigger platform and more resources, while keeping the people, the service and the Houston operation our customers already rely on.”
This transaction marks the tenth acquisition since Marco partnered with ACP and the latest milestone in its growth strategy following its additions of Pride Seals and Rocket Seals earlier this year. Chris Jones, Matt Bowen, Brad Mundt and Andrew Ameen worked alongside Marco management on the transaction.
Disclosures: This press release is not an offer to sell securities or interests in any fund managed by ACP.