Completion of $20M Shaft Seal Factory in Ningbo, China

Clark Seals announced the completion of its state-of-the-art shaft seal manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China. The ISO/TS certified facility features advanced automation, manufacturing, and testing equipment along with stringent quality control measures. With a capacity of 40 million pieces, Clark Seals Ningbo (CSN) is ready to meet high-volume OEM requirements.

"Clark Seals Ningbo is the first high-end shaft seal factory in China," commented Scott Zahn, Vice President of Operations. "CSN manufactures the same quality and consistency as the best Japanese and German factories, at a significantly reduced price, offering manufacturers in the US, Asia, and Europe a tremendous opportunity to improve quality and reduce costs."

Following successful factory audits, two leading appliance manufacturers have transitioned their entire seal production to CSN.

Scott Zahn Joins as Director of Sales

Clark Seals announced that Scott Zahn has joined the company as Director of Sales. In this role, he will oversee all domestic sales divisions and manage the sales representative network.

Previously, Zahn served as Vice President of Retail Sales for Winston Company—expanding mass retail brands and deploying new product initiatives—and as President of Global Bearings, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tulsa.