“The members of CenterOak are experts in acquisitions and supporting organic growth objectives through moving to adjacent product categories.”
–Mike Currie, CEO of SurfacePrep
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Sector
Industrial Services
Transaction Type
Private Equity Backed
Leading global distributor of loose abrasives, specialty ceramics and surface enhancement equipment. The company’s technical sales professionals support manufacturing customers through a network of over 30 distribution branches and more than 10 process development labs and production finishing centers.
Value Creation Opportunity
- Established Company as international provider with a presence in the U.S., Canada, and the UK
- Broadened footprint, service capabilities and materials offerings
- Consolidated 15+ local brands to a single, unified brand under a “One SurfacePrep” operating model
- Invested in product and service managers focusing on cross-selling and higher margin private label offering