SurfacePrep Acquires Precision Abrasives
January 7, 2025
SurfacePrep, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, has acquired Precision Abrasives, LLC from Gioia Capital. The add-on acquisition expands SurfacePrep's abrasive product offerings and regional distribution footprint; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- SurfacePrep, Nautic Partners, LLC
- Targets
- Precision Abrasives, LLC
- Sellers
- Gioia Capital
- Platforms
- SurfacePrep
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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