WALTER Surface Technologies acquires Hermes North America
WALTER Surface Technologies, a Candian provider of productivity and safety solutions for the metalworking industry, has acquired Hermes North America, a supplier of coated abrasives with primary facilities in Virginia Beach.
The companies stated the deal ensures business continuity and long-term stability for Hermes North America customers and employees while expanding WALTER’s existing expertise in coated abrasives. The addition of Hermes strengthens WALTER’s position in key market segments, particularly in belted products that serve a wide range of finishing, robotic, and automation applications.
“This acquisition is a long-term investment in growth and innovation as customers continue to automate their processes,” said Marc-André Aubé, CEO of WALTER Surface Technologies. “It complements our product lines by expanding our abrasive solutions offer specially designed for our automation division and strengthens our ability to deliver high-performance solutions that help customers work better, faster, and more efficiently.”
Tony Sarles, general manager of Hermes North America, added: “Joining WALTER represents a new chapter of strength and stability for Hermes North America. With WALTER’s support, we will continue to serve our customers and partners with the same dedication and technical expertise they have come to expect—now backed by a stronger foundation for the future.
WALTER plans to integrate Hermes’ high-quality abrasive products into its lineup quickly, ensuring customers have seamless access to a broader range of solutions across its distribution network. The Hermes European Group will continue to operate independently as a trusted partner and supplier. The transaction is effective immediately.
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