Airbrasive, LLC Acquires Airbrasive Jet Technologies from Sundara Partners

GNPGraystar (SurfacePrep) Acquires UK Abrasives

May 13, 2025

Manufacturing

GNPGraystar, a subsidiary of SurfacePrep, has acquired UK Abrasives, Inc., a Northbrook, Illinois manufacturer and distributor of high-performance abrasives and superabrasive products. The transaction, which closed May 9, 2025, expands SurfacePrep/GNPGraystar's specialty materials capabilities and product offerings across end markets including nuclear, defense, and steel and aluminum production.

SurfacePrep Acquires Precision Abrasives

January 7, 2025

Manufacturing

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.

Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires Sunvair Aerospace Group from Blue Sea Capital

June 5, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group completed the acquisition of Sunvair Aerospace Group, a U.S.-based aircraft component MRO specialist, from Blue Sea Capital. Greenbriar said the investment will support Sunvair's organic growth and acquisition strategy to expand its engineered MRO capabilities across landing gear, avionics and accessory repairs.

Blue Sea Capital Invests in Abrasive Technology

May 10, 2021

Manufacturing

Blue Sea Capital, a West Palm Beach-based private equity firm, made an investment in Abrasive Technology, a Lewis Center, Ohio-based manufacturer of superabrasive grinding tools and dental burs. The founder Loyal “Butch” Peterman remains with the company and Blue Sea said it will support growth across Abrasive Technology’s aerospace, medical/dental and industrial end markets; financing was provided by Twin Brook Capital Partners.

Brookstone Partners Acquires Virginia Abrasives

February 4, 2020

Manufacturing

Brookstone Partners, a New York-based lower-middle-market private equity firm, completed the acquisition of Virginia Abrasives Corporation (VAC) in May 2019. VAC, headquartered in Petersburg, Virginia, manufactures and distributes sandpaper and other abrasive products to equipment rental, professional flooring and industrial flooring customers nationwide; Brookstone intends to grow VAC organically and via add-on acquisitions.

Abrasive Form (Advanced Grinding Solutions) Acquires Sun Country Industries

February 25, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

Advanced Grinding Solutions, operating as Abrasive Form and owned by Calvert Street Capital Partners, has acquired Sun Country Industries from McNally Industries. The acquisition expands Abrasive Form’s precision machining and assembly capabilities to better serve aerospace and industrial gas turbine customers.