Why Choose Vulcan Seals
“Embrace excellence – Vulcan Service, Quality and Value”
Vulcan Seals is dedicated to being the World’s best standard Mechanical and Encapsulated Seal manufacturer and supplier.
From the beginning in 1986, Vulcan Seals has been built on foundations that allow us to deliver exceptional customer service to our partners.
From the creation of our business ethics policy, investment in our people, facilities, systems, customer Web Portal, manufacturing technology, and electronic logistics to the support supply of our continually expanding product range, the value of putting our customers first is at the forefront of our decision making.
With production and service centres in Europe, Asia and America, and distribution partners in over 110 countries, we have the scope to support end-user demands globally.
Find out more about what makes us different.
1986
Founded by Gerry Quinn to develop products compatible with the niche market of Single Spring Mechanical Seals.
1994
As the business grew over the decade, we moved to our current head offices located in the heart of Sheffield, UK. This would house our sales and commercial offices, automated logistics systems, quality and inspection, product warehouses and the global distribution centre.
1997
The expansion of our product portfolio as well as our customer base increasing, resulted in our global expansion and our facilities to manufacturer and supply.
2007
Achievement of ISO 9001 which continues today throughout our manufacturing and distribution capabilities (ISO 9001:2015).
2010
Vulcan Seals Inc. opened in Minneapolis, MN, to replicate the UK facility and support our growing demand in the North American market.
2012
Achievement of £10 million turnover target was marked with a celebratory trip of a lifetime to NYC for all employees and their partners.
2016
Celebration of the business turning 30 and our attendance at Achema where we were able to strengthen our ever growing customer base.
2021
Achievement of £20 million target throughout the unexcepted pandemic and global uncertainty.
2023
Repositing Vulcan Seals to be a global trusted partner, working with our customers to support their requirements locally.