Flowserve Corporation was formed with the 1997 merger of Durco International, Inc., and BW/IP, Inc. The Fluid Sealing Division of Flowserve includes the former BW/IP Seal Division and Durametallic Corporation, which was a subsidiary of Durco. The Flowserve Fluid Sealing Division manufactures and markets a complete line of technologically advanced gas barrieer and liquid-libricated mechanical seals and auxiliary equipment for pumps, compressors, mixers, and specialty equipment under the brand names BW Seals, Dura Seal, Durametallic, Five Star Seal, Pac-Seal, and Pacific-Wietz . Manufacturing and service facilities are located throughout the world.