INDUSTRY NEWS
Elcometer Limited acquires Sagola S . A
Three years after the successful launch of their new Abrasive Blast Equipment Division , Elcometer , world leaders in the supply of equipment to the coatings industry are pleased to announce their acquisition of Sagola SA , a leading manufacturer and supplier of paint spray equipment to the automotive and industrial refinishing sectors .
“ We are delighted to welcome Sagola into the Elcometer family ,” said Michael Sellars , Managing Director of Elcometer . “ Sagola ’ s industry leading range of high quality spray guns , pumps and filtration systems for the automotive & industrial markets sits perfectly alongside Elcometer ’ s range of blast , coating inspection and ultrasonic NDT equipment and takes Elcometer closer towards their strategic objective of providing a comprehensive range of products to meet their customers ’ requirements – throughout the coatings process .”
Alejandro Sanchez , CEO and Owner of Sagola SA stated “ Elcometer ’ s values and growth plans are an ideal for everyone at Sagola . Elcometer ’ s global office and distribution networks will allow Sagola to expand into new markets whilst allowing everyone at Sagola to focus on their continued growth in the automotive refinishing sector .”
“ This is great news to the customers of Elcometer and Sagola and the Coatings Industry as a whole ,” commented Enrique Sanchez , Operations and Research Director and Owner of Sagola , “ I am delighted that both Alejandro and I will continue to work at Sagola , as we enter the next chapter together .”
About Elcometer
Founded in 1947 , Elcometer ( www . elcometer . com ) is a 7th generation family owned business and is a leading manufacturer and supplier to the coatings industry . Elcometer ’ s wide range of products are spread across three business divisions – Abrasive Blasting , Coating Inspection & Physical Test Equipment and , Non-Destructive Test ( NDT ) Equipment .
Elcometer is based in Manchester UK and exports over 90 % of the products they manufacture through its offices in
France , Germany , Japan , The Netherlands , Singapore , UAE and the USA and its global distribution network which covers over 170 countries around the World .
About Sagola
Sagola ( www . sagola . com ) is a second generation Spanish family business , based in Vitoria Gasteiz - the capital of the Basque Region for the past 65 years , it has a proud history in the design , manufacture and sales of high quality , cutting edge , spray guns , pumps and filtration systems for the automotive and industrial refinishing sectors .
For more information regarding this acquisition , Elcometer or Sagola , please contact :
Elcometer – Michael Sellars Email : michael . sellars @ elcometer . com
Sagola – Alejandro Sánchez Email : asanchez @ sagola . com
Visit : www . elcometer . com www . sagola . com
24 OCTOBER 2020 read online : www . surfaceworld . com