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“The members of CenterOak are experts in acquisitions and supporting organic growth objectives through moving to adjacent product categories.” –Mike Currie, CEO of SurfacePrep

SurfacePrep (fka GNAP)

Headquarters

Grand Rapids, MI

Sector

Industrial Growth

Website

www.surfaceprep.com

Transaction Type

Private Equity Backed

Status

Active

Description

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

Increased leadership position in a highly fragmented category by completing 15 acquisitions after partnering with CenterOak, including expansion outside the U.S.
Significant expansion of a private label offering under the RockRidge Abrasives brand
Invested in dedicated product and service managers to drive organic growth
Created and launched the SurfacePrep name and digital presence to unify the company’s 15+ divisions from a branding perspective, while retaining local relationships and names where important
Added CenterOak Operating Partner to the Board of Directors

Add-on Criteria

Actively distributors of industrial abrasives or specialty ceramics and providers of mass finishing services for aerospace or medical device manufacturers.