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 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. 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 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 and Cametoid’s management team and workforce will remain with the organization 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.”
