AGIS, LLC, high temp sealing product distributor, acquires DSI, boiler room products firm

Jan. 7, 2011 - PRLog -- AGIS, LLC, Ambler, PA manufacturer/distributors of high temperature sealing products for industry, has acquired Distribution Specialists, Inc., Ft. Washington, PA, distributor of boiler room sealing, maintenance, repair, and cleaning products, it was announced by officials of the two companies.

Robert Freese, AGIS president, and James Cates, DSI president, pointed out that the merger brings together two companies with extensive experience and resources in the field of industrial and marine sealing products. AGIS, founded in 2001, has long been a leading supplier of boiler accessories, gaskets, mechanical packing, tape, cloth and other heat-resistant, high temp specialty products. DSI, which was formed by Cates in 1985, offers a complementary line of gaskets, packing and boiler room products.

A joint announcement issued by the two companies noted that the merged company now offers one of the widest and deepest inventories of high temp sealing products in the East. In addition to its distribution service, AGIS also maintains in-house custom fabricating services facilities for hand- and machine-sewing of heat resistant fabrics, such as fire blankets and ceramic fiber cloth; die-cutting of gaskets, stripping, laminating, gluing, coating and adding pressure-sensitive adhesive.

DSI has been a niche supplier of boiler room maintenance and repair products, with emphasis on product for the Cleaver Brooks® boilers. In addition, DSI had a strong presence in the Mid-Atlantic area selling maintenance products to industry.

For additional information or to request a price quote, contact AGIS, LLC at 16 Poplar Street, Ambler, PA 19002;  PH: 215-646-8010; FAX: 215-646-8013; Email: sales@agismfg.com; Web: www.agismfg.com

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About AGIS, LLC: Manufacturer/distributor of high-temperature, heat-resistant sealing & industrial products for industry & marine applications, including boiler accessories, gaskets, mechanical packing, tape & cloth

Complete precision gasket cutting facilities: any size, shape or material • In-house custom fabricating services, including die-cutting, stripping, laminating, gluing, cutting, hand- and machine-sewing, coating, adding pressure-sensitive adhesive • Huge inventory of stock items for same-day shipment • Huge inventory of fiberglass, ceramic, silica & other gasket materials for rapid turnaround of custom parts • Design & engineering • Prototype to production • Expert staff to provide technical advice & recommendations on all your high-temperature applications • Sophisticated computerized tracking system keeps tabs on your order every step of the way • Zero defects quality assurance program