SurfacePrep Acquires Schweitzer & Crosson

SurfacePrep Acquires Panadyne Inc.

April 4, 2025

Industrial Services

SurfacePrep has acquired Panadyne Inc., a distributor of abrasives and specialty ceramic materials based near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The deal brings Panadyne into the GNPGraystar Specialty Materials Group and expands SurfacePrep's product offerings in technical ceramics, coatings, and surface finishing markets.

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.

SurfacePrep Acquires Leering Hengelo B.V. (Normfinish)

November 20, 2024

Industrial Services

SurfacePrep, a Byron Center, Michigan–based surface finishing distributor, has acquired Leering Hengelo B.V., the Netherlands–based maker of Normfinish abrasive blasting systems. The deal expands SurfacePrep's European presence and combines Leering's abrasive blasting engineering and post-processing capabilities with SurfacePrep's resources to broaden product and service offerings.

SurfacePrep Acquires PDJ Vibro

October 25, 2024

Manufacturing

SurfacePrep, a North American surface finishing equipment and services provider, has acquired PDJ Vibro, a UK-based specialist in vibratory finishing. The deal expands SurfacePrep's presence in the United Kingdom and adds PDJ Vibro's vibratory finishing expertise and product offerings to SurfacePrep's portfolio while PDJ Vibro will continue to operate under its own name.

Nautic Partners Acquires SurfacePrep from CenterOak Partners

February 23, 2024

Industrial Services

Nautic Partners has completed the acquisition of SurfacePrep, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based distributor of surface enhancement solutions, in partnership with SurfacePrep management. The deal, which was an exit for CenterOak Partners, will see Nautic leverage its industrial distribution experience to accelerate SurfacePrep's growth; terms were not disclosed.

CenterOak-Backed SurfacePrep Acquires Temple Associates (Sacramento)

May 1, 2020

Industrial Services

CenterOak Partners announced the formation of SurfacePrep by combining its legacy GNAP investment with ten strategic acquisitions, including the acquisition of Temple Associates, a Sacramento-based distributor of loose abrasives and blast equipment. The deal is an add-on to the SurfacePrep platform to expand its geographic footprint and broaden surface-enhancement distribution and service capabilities across North America.