Valence Surface Technologies acquires Cametoid Technologies

Valence Surface Technologies LLC, the largest independent aerospace surface finishing platform in North America, today announced the acquisition of Cametoid Technologies Inc., the largest provider of Ion Vapor Deposition (IVD) surface treatment to the North American aerospace and defence markets. Holding difficult-to-obtain industry approvals and operating six IVD chambers, Cametoid provides IVD coatings to leading manufacturers across the North American aerospace, defence, and energy supply chains. Financial terms of the transaction 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 defence and commercial aerospace, and energy applications. Cametoid's core capabilities include IVD coatings for steel and titanium alloys, stainless steel, and aluminium, 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 and Cametoid's management team and workforce will remain with the organisation following the transaction.

David Camilleri, Chairman of Valence, said, "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. 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."

Mr. Adams said, "We have been very impressed with Valence's team, culture, and organizational values, and are convinced that this partnership will enhance Cametoid's continued growth and development as a leader in advanced surface treatment technology. 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 (ATL) and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), who invested in Valence in June 2019 to accelerate Valence's strategic initiatives and support its continued expansion. Cametoid represents the 13th add-on acquisition for Valence since inception, and Valence will continue to pursue attractive M&A opportunities in both North America and Europe.

The transaction was sourced by Valence on a proprietary basis. Goodwin served as legal counsel to Valence and Wiggin & Dana served as legal counsel to Cametoid.