Two separate acquisitions that significantly expand custom-tailored PTFE sealing solutions and precision-engineered seals

King of Prussia, PA. May 1, 2025 -- Gallagher Fluid Seals, Inc., a global distributor and manufacturer of fluid sealing products, headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia area, has completed the acquisitions of G2 Seal and Machine of Leesville SC, and Palmetto Precision Polymers of Leesville, SC and Conroe, TX.

Founded in 2012, G2 Seal and Machine manufactures high-performance PTFE Rotary Lip Seals. Greg Watson, Founder and President, has more than 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing high performing rotary PTFE seals. These products specialize in difficult applications combining temperature extremes, high speeds, corrosive fluids, or high pressures.

Palmetto Precision Polymers, founded by Kirk and Teri Brown in 2008, is a manufacturer of high-performance machined PTFE seals. Palmetto has served customers with robust engineering and manufacturing capabilities in both standard and custom seal requirements. Their expertise in spring energized seals, rotary shaft seals, and PTFE components are used around the globe in a multitude of applications, including aerospace, automotive, cryogenics, and power generation.

Kirk Brown, Greg Watson, and their respective teams have joined Gallagher Fluid Seals. These strategic acquisitions will fold directly into the Gallagher Fluid Seals business and provide GFS customers with access to robust design and manufacturing capabilities. 

“We’re thrilled to have both Palmetto and G2 join the Gallagher Fluid Seals team,” says CEO Chris Gallagher. “Between G2 and Palmetto, GFS has a comprehensive PTFE seal product portfolio. Kirk Brown and Greg Watson have spent their careers designing PTFE seals. We are excited to have this expertise now within the Gallagher organization. These new capabilities can be added to our current portfolio of supplier-partners that we feel are the strongest in the industry.”

In addition to the newly acquired machining centers in South Carolina and Texas and its corporate headquarters in King of Prussia, PA, GFS operates a 50,000 sq. ft gasket fabrication facility, machining center, and distribution warehouse located in East Longmeadow, MA. 

About Gallagher Fluid Seals, Inc.

Gallagher Fluid Seals, Inc. is a global distributor and manufacturer of fluid sealing products, including spring energized seals, rotary seals, custom fabricated gaskets, and more. Gallagher represents the strongest seal manufacturers in the world, serving both OEM & MRO customers through the development of technical solutions that solve sealing challenges.

In 2022, Gallagher Industrial Products was founded as a holding company, and now three divisions of Gallagher - Fluid Seals - Fluid Handling - Vacuum and Semiconductor work in tandem to solve industry-related challenges for customers around the world.
Gallagher Fluid Seals was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA. 

About Palmetto Precision Polymers

Palmetto Precision Polymers, founded in 2008, offers standard and custom seals for a variety of industries, including medical, pharmaceutical, mining, motorsports, chemical, food and beverage, oil and gas industries, and cryogenic industries.
Palmetto’s decades of experience gives them the ability to provide high-quality American-made products and services, combining the optimal benefits of polymer materials and springs available to the industry.
Palmetto Precision Polymers’ manufacturing facility is located in Conroe, TX.

About G2 Seal and Machine

Founded in 2012, G2 Seal and Machine has been manufacturing high-performance PTFE Rotary Lip Seals for over 10 years. With over 30 years in the PTFE Rotary Seal manufacturing space, they specialize in difficult applications combining temperature extremes, high speeds, corrosive fluids, or high pressures.

G2 Seal and Machine is located in Leesville, SC. Their 14,000 sq ft plant designs and manufactures high-speed rotary seals along with other machined polymer parts. All manufacturing of their engineered seals are performed in-house using proprietary design and manufacturing processes.