RingBall Polyurethane News: SK Capital portfolio company Canlak Coatings recently announced the acquisition of Ceramic Coatings. Canlak Coatings is an advanced formulator and manufacturer of high-quality wood coating systems for commercial and residential flooring, sports flooring, cabinetry, furniture and wood-focused architectural applications. Ceramic Coatings, Inc. is a manufacturer of a patented portfolio of wood coating materials and related CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers) products. The acquisition of Ceramic Coatings is in line with Canlak's vision to create a dedicated wood coating systems business while accelerating its growth in the North American OEM wood coatings market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
With over 50 years of experience, Ceramic Coatings is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty coatings and related products, focused on high-quality wood applications. Ceramic Coatings has a strong brand reputation as a supplier of custom, proprietary water-based and solvent-borne wood coatings. Ceramic Coatings also offers comprehensive, complete manufacturing capabilities for related CASE products. The acquisition of Ceramic Coatings is highly complementary to Canlak Coatings, enhancing its product coverage in the US while strengthening the company's focus on OEM wood coatings. Combined company will offer a comprehensive wood coatings portfolio and offer Canlak to Ceramic Coatings customers The company's differentiated UV and water-based coating technologies.
The company will support and develop its business in the North American market with well-trained sales and technical personnel and a state-of-the-art wood coatings laboratory, becoming a reliable partner for a wide range of corporate customers.
Rob, President and CEO, Ceramic Coatings Laubscher said: "We are very excited about our future partnership with Canlak Coatings and believe that all stakeholders will benefit. Our customers will now have access to additional specialist UV and low organic emission coating technologies from Canlak Coatings." Mr. Rob Laubscher will continue with the company as US General Manager, overseeing Canlak Coatings' US operations.
Jim Coccagno, President and CEO of Canlak Coatings, said: "Canlak The merger of The Paint Company and Ceramic Coatings brings together two great organizations that can better serve existing and new customers. The acquisition significantly strengthens Canlak Coatings' focus on US OEM coatings, an important area of investment and growth for the company. Rob Laubscher has built a tremendous organization and we look forward to our partnership and his continued leadership as U.S. General Manager of the Canlak business. "
SK Capital established Canlak Coatings through a series of acquisitions in May 2021 with the goal of creating a premier wood coatings company in North America.
Jon, Managing Director of SK Capital "The addition of Ceramic Coatings to the Canlak platform significantly strengthens the company's leading position in the North American OEM wood coatings market," said Borell. "The combined company will leverage a broader technology base combined with a flexible, solutions-oriented service model to Supporting customers in our marketplace."