James DeDeus is President of JMD Industries in New Hampshire, which recently acquired Massachusetts’ Patriot Coatings.
The Patriot Coatings acquisition, finalized at the end of 2025, represents the most significant expansion in JMD Industries’ nearly 50-year history.
JMD Industries’ roots trace back to 1977, when the company was founded in Lawrence, Massachusetts, by DeDeus’s parents. In its early years, the business focused heavily on restoration work, such as chrome plating automotive parts, refinishing antiques, and serving anyone who walked through the door. One of the most consequential decisions in JMD’s evolution came around 2018, when the company committed to pursuing NADCAP accreditation.
Visit https://jmd.industries and https://www.patriotcoating.com.
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