Chesterton Company has successfully met the critical needs of its diverse customer base. Today, as always, customers count on Chesterton solutions to increase equipment reliability, optimize energy consumption, and provide local technical support and service wherever they are in the world.Chesterton has always been a company driven by values: social responsibility is truly embedded in our culture. We take a leadership role in the many industries we serve. We proactively address sustainability issues for our customers as well as our own facility locations; we care for our employees and support our local communities. Chesterton’s leadership team believes corporate citizenship is not just good for business - it’s good for the health of our company.Empower industries worldwide with innovative, reliable solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and ensure the long-term success of our customers. We are committed to delivering exceptional value through unparalleled customer support, and dedication to the highest standards of quality and safety.We acknowledge and take responsibility for our commitments and actionsWe pursue new ideas to better serve our customersWe act with honesty and honor without compromiseWe work together, seeking input and valuing others’ contributions“Our vision is to be at the top of our customers’ minds for innovation and excellence. We are a trusted partner meeting the unique needs of each customer and assisting them in making their equipment and processes more reliable and cost effective for a sustainable future.”Chesterton launched Chesterton Company, a purveyor of steamboat and engineering supplies, on the Boston, Massachusetts, waterfront in 1884. His focus—much as the company operates today—was connecting customers quickly to the product solutions they needed, and this approach was met with success.Chesterton introduced its own line of pump packing and gasketing— and the company's focus on industrial sealing solutions was born. Over the next few decades, the organization introduced a number of advanced packing products resistant to high temperatures and chemical exposure.Chesterton venturing into the mechanical seals arena. By the mid-1980s, Chesterton had launched over 8 innovative mechanical sealing solutions, including the first off-the-shelf single cartridge mounted seal and the first commercially viable split mechanical seal, which eliminated shaft wear and hours of costly equipment teardown.We’re proud to be part of the Hydraulic Institute, the leading authority on pumps and pumping systems. Through this membership, we stay at the forefront of industry standards, energy-efficient solutions, and best practices. It reflects our commitment to innovation, reliability, and delivering superior performance for our customers worldwide.