Valence Surface Technologies, the largest independent aerospace surface finishing platform in North America, announced it has acquired Cametoid Technologies, the largest provider of ion vapor deposition surface treatment to North American aerospace and defense markets.
Holding difficult-to-obtain industry approvals and operating six IVD chambers, Cametoid provides IVD coatings to leading manufacturers across the North American aerospace, defense, and energy supply chains. The transaction terms were not disclosed.
Acquired and operated by Chief Executive Officer John Adams II since 2010, Cametoid has built a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-quality IVD coating services for mission-critical defense and commercial aerospace, and energy applications. Cametoid’s core capabilities include IVD coatings for steel and titanium alloys, stainless steel, and aluminum, as well as a patented process for coating non-metallic parts such as ceramics and composites, including PEEK and PEKK. The company also provides NDT, salt spray testing, blasting, complex masking, chromate conversion, and paint.
Cametoid’s experienced team operates out of a single facility in South Windsor, Connecticut, with capacity for future growth and expansion. Mr. Adams, Cametoid’s management team, and its workforce will remain with the organization following the transaction.
David Camilleri“The acquisition of Cametoid is Valence’s third in twelve months and bolsters our position as the largest provider of complex surface treatments to the North American aerospace and defense supply chain. Cametoid is an exceptionally well-run business that represents the pinnacle of customer satisfaction and performance, and we are proud to welcome John and the entire Cametoid team,” says David Camilleri, Chairman of Valence. “Adding Ion Vapor Deposition technology meaningfully expands our capabilities with a highly specialized, non-toxic corrosion protection process for mission-critical components and complements Valence’s already extensive suite of surface treatment and coating solutions.”
Adams says he has been very impressed with Valence’s team, culture, and organizational values.
“We are convinced that this partnership will enhance Cametoid’s continued growth and development as a leader in advanced surface treatment technology,” he says. “Valence’s commitment to its stakeholders, especially its customers and employees, aligns well with Cametoid’s values. We look forward to building on Cametoid’s strong foundation while continuing to support the aerospace and defense industry as part of the Valence platform.”
Valence is majority-owned by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, who invested in Valence in June 2019 to accelerate Valence’s strategic initiatives and support its continued expansion. Cametoid represents Valence's 13th add-on acquisition since inception, and Valence will continue to pursue attractive M&A opportunities in both North America and Europe.
Valence sourced the transaction on a proprietary basis. Goodwin served as legal counsel to Valence and Wiggin & Dana served as legal counsel to Cametoid.
Valence Surface Technologies is the world’s largest independent provider of aerospace product finishing services. With 13 locations and over 6,000 unique industry approvals, Valence processes more than one million parts per month. In addition to being Nadcap accredited, all Valence sites provide specialized metal processing and finishing services to a diversified set of fast-growing commercial aerospace, defense, and space/satellite markets. Valence partners with its customers to deliver best-in-class quality, turn times, and full-service supply chain solutions.
Founded in 2014, ATL Partners is a premier sector-focused private equity firm that invests in commercial aerospace, national security, and transportation & logistics companies. ATL brings deep sector expertise to its investment approach with experienced investment professionals and strong operating executives who have decades of combined experience in each of ATL’s core sectors. For more information about ATL Partners, visit www.atlpartners.com.
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