KLINGER Expands U.S. Gasketing Presence With IGI Acquisition

Austria-based KLINGER has formed KLINGER IGI, a gasketing manufacturer headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon.

VANCOUVER, WA – KLINGER Holding GmbH in Austria announces the formation of KLINGER IGI, Inc. as an addition to the group’s industrial gasketing presence in the United States. Headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon with an additional location in Denver, Colorado, the seals and gasketing manufacturer is a result of KLINGER’s acquisition of IGI.

KLINGER IGI, Inc.’s President Scott Peters states that, “The strength and success of IGI’s expertise in the Pacific northwest and KLINGER’s global reach make this a natural fit and a great platform for us to build and expand upon.” The company serves both OEM and MRO markets with world class materials used in the manufacture of industrial and consumer products. Peters continues, “We are extremely happy with, and have a great respect for, the valued employees, strong customer and supplier relationships and product portfolio IGI established throughout their 53+ year history. KLINGER IGI, Inc. will continue this proud tradition of success with the added benefit of the KLINGER Group’s global power and brand image.”

The KLINGER Group of Independent Companies is an established provider of sealing and fluid control solutions. The family business, founded in 1886, today presents itself as a globally active group of companies. KLINGER’s distribution network is comprised of production facilities as well as sales and service offices in more than 60 countries.

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