GracoRoberts

What GracoRoberts does

GracoRoberts is a specialty chemicals distributor and formulator serving the global aerospace and advanced manufacturing markets. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Arlington, Texas, the company operates as a family of six brands — GracoRoberts, Silmid, SkyGeek, Pacific Coast Composites, Sky Mart, and Resin Formulators — combined under private equity sponsor CM Equity Partners. The core business is the authorized distribution of more than 100,000 products from over 1,000 suppliers across categories including adhesives, sealants, coatings, lubricants, composites, silicones, cleaners, tapes, and epoxy resins, drawn from manufacturers such as 3M, AeroShell, AkzoNobel, Castrol, Eastman, Henkel, Huntsman, and Momentive. Beyond distribution, the company operates proprietary custom formulation (Resin Formulators), specialty packaging and kitting services, authorized AkzoNobel blending and repackaging, vendor managed inventory programs, and defense logistics under the Graco Supply Company brand. The company holds DoD CMMC Level II Certification and AS9100/AS9120/ISO9001 quality compliance.

The go-to-market combines a B2B ecommerce platform (gracoroberts.com, plus SkyGeek.com) featuring real-time stock availability, multi-attribute search, and account-specific contract pricing, with a direct enterprise sales team of Technical Account Managers providing consultative selling and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency response. Customers are primarily aerospace OEMs, commercial and defense MRO operators, and military programs, with secondary reach into UAV/satellite, electronics, electric vehicle, automotive, and medical device manufacturers. Pricing is unit-based with minimum order thresholds of $250 (standard) and $150 (online), credit terms available after the first order, and multi-year contract pricing for qualified accounts.

GracoRoberts has executed six acquisitions over seven years, most recently Sky Mart in January 2026, which added 42,000 square feet of fulfillment across Miami, San Antonio, and Indianapolis and a foothold in the $6.5 billion Latin American MRO market. The company serves customers in 100 countries through fulfillment centers in the US, UK, and Europe. As of April 2026, sponsor CM Equity Partners has initiated a sale process, indicating the platform is being marketed for exit after a sustained period of inorganic growth.

Name

GracoRoberts

Legal name

GracoRoberts

Website

https://gracoroberts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GracoRoberts is a PE-backed, full-service distributor and formulator of aerospace specialty chemicals, operating a family of six brands across the US, UK, and Latin America to serve aerospace OEM, MRO, defense, and advanced manufacturing customers in 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Styrenics (Styrene Monomer, PS, EPS, ABS) (IMAEADAE)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical distribution
• Aerospace sealants adhesives
• Custom chemical formulation
• MRO chemical supply
• Advanced manufacturing coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution Sales: Sale of specialty chemicals including adhesives, sealants, coatings, lubricants, composites, silicones, and related aerospace materials through ecommerce and direct sales
2. Custom Formulation Services: Resin Formulators brand offers customized epoxy, urethane, and silicone materials engineered to specification
3. Specialty Packaging Services: Specialty packaging, custom kitting and slitting services drive out cost and material waste for customers
4. Intermix Paint Services: Authorized AkzoNobel distributor offering aerospace coating solutions for OEM, MRO, defense, and general aviation with blending and repackaging

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GracoRoberts is a full-service distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals serving aerospace OEM, MRO, defense, and advanced manufacturing customers. The company distributes aerospace-grade adhesives, sealants, coatings, composites, primers, fillers, and surface treatments from leading chemical manufacturers, and operates a custom formulation division (Resin Formulators) that develops proprietary specialty materials.

Product overview

GracoRoberts is the largest, fastest, and most technical aerospace specialty chemicals distributor serving the global aerospace market. The company operates as a unified platform combining B2B e-commerce, distribution services, and manufacturing capabilities. The core offering includes an e-commerce platform for 100,000+ products from 1,000+ brands, supported by distribution, custom formulation (via Resin Formulators brand), specialty packaging, and advanced lab testing services. The product portfolio spans 12 categories: Adhesives, Sealants, Lubricants, Coatings, Composites, Cleaners, Silicones, Specialties, Tapes, Accessories, and Epoxy Resins from major brands including 3M, AeroShell, AkzoNobel, Castrol, Eastman, Henkel, Huntsman, Momentive, and Resin Formulators. The company has expanded through acquisitions including Pacific Coast Composites, Silmid, SkyGeek, and Sky Mart, creating a family of brands serving aerospace OEM, MRO, defense, and advanced manufacturing markets across 100 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Resin Formulators: Exclusively engineered by the manufacturing division of GracoRoberts - the trusted brand of epoxy, urethane, and silicone specialty materials that can be uniquely customized, tested and certified on-demand.
• Silmid
• SkyGeek
• Pacific Coast Composites
• Sky Mart
• Graco Supply Company

Products and services

• Aerospace Specialty Chemicals Distribution Distribution of aerospace-grade specialty chemicals including adhesives, sealants, coatings, primers, fillers, surface treatments, and composite materials sourced from leading chemical manufacturers. Sold to aerospace OEM, MRO, and defense customers requiring certified chemical products.
• Resin Formulators Custom Formulation Custom formulation and manufacturing of specialty resin systems, proprietary chemical blends, and tailored chemical products through the Resin Formulators division. Provides made-to-spec chemistry for aerospace and advanced manufacturing customers with unique material requirements.
• Specialty Packaging and Kitting Specialty packaging, kitting, and labeling services for chemical products, including custom package sizes, pre-mixed kits, and just-in-time delivery configurations tailored to aerospace and defense production environments.
• Intermix Paint Services Custom paint intermixing and color-matching services for aerospace coatings, allowing customers to obtain precisely matched paint formulations for aircraft refinishing and MRO applications.
• Ecommerce Chemical Ordering Platform Online ordering platform enabling aerospace and manufacturing customers to procure certified specialty chemicals with technical documentation, SDS access, and account-based pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,000 square feet of additional fulfillment space through Sky Mart acquisition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sky MartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace chemical, lubricant and specialty fluids distributor acquired by GracoRoberts in January 2026; Miami-based, family-owned since 1985; adds 42,000 sq ft fulfillment centers and Latin American market access
• Pacific Coast CompositescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by GracoRoberts to expand composite materials offerings with pre-cut and custom sized products, adhesive films, pre-pregs, and custom kitting services
• HexcelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHexcel added GracoRoberts to official Americas aerospace distribution network along with four other distributors; designed to increase agility for emerging aerospace segments including eVTOLs and defense applications
• DLA PiperminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal advisor to CM Equity Partners and GracoRoberts on Sky Mart acquisition; played vital role in structuring and executing the transaction
• AkzoNobelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for AkzoNobel aerospace coatings; authorized to blend and repackage for US customers; offers intermix paint services
• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for 3M aerospace products including sealants, tapes, adhesives, and coatings
• Resin FormulatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusively engineered brand of epoxy, urethane, and silicone specialty materials manufactured by GracoRoberts; can be uniquely customized, tested and certified on-demand

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wesco Aircraft Holdings: Direct aerospace chemicals, hardware, and consumables distributor serving OEM and MRO customers globally — overlaps with GracoRoberts in aerospace specialty chemicals, fasteners-adjacent consumables, and similar principal distribution model (Boeing, Airbus, etc.).
• Pattonair (SFS Group): UK-headquartered aerospace fasteners, chemicals, and consumables distributor serving major OEMs and tier-one suppliers — directly comparable in product mix (aerospace chemicals, sealants, adhesives) and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Aviall (Boeing Global Services): Boeing-owned aerospace parts and chemicals distributor offering chemicals, adhesives, sealants, and consumables to commercial, business, and military aviation — directly comparable product categories but operates at much larger scale as part of Boeing.
• Satair (Airbus): Airbus-owned aerospace material services and parts distribution business serving commercial aviation and MRO — competes in the same aerospace chemicals and consumables category with a similar principal-distributor model.
• Univar Solutions: Large-scale specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor serving industrial, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing end markets — comparable distribution economics and supplier relationships but much broader portfolio beyond aerospace.
• AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings: Direct manufacturer of aerospace coatings and paints and one of GracoRoberts' principal suppliers — comparable in aerospace chemistry product category but operates as OEM/principal rather than distributor.
• 3M Aerospace: Major aerospace adhesives, sealants, tapes, and coatings manufacturer and GracoRoberts principal — overlapping product portfolio from the principal/manufacturer side of the value chain.
• Henkel Aerospace: Global manufacturer of aerospace adhesives, sealants, and surface treatments (Loctite, Bonderite brands) and a GracoRoberts principal — comparable chemistry portfolio but as principal rather than distributor.

Emerging players

• Hexcel: Aerospace composites manufacturer (prepregs, adhesives, honeycomb) that recently added GracoRoberts to its Americas aerospace distribution network — comparable in composites product category but operates upstream as principal.

Regional players

• EAD Aerospace: Independent European aerospace chemicals and consumables distributor serving airline MRO customers — directly comparable product offering and MRO customer focus but primarily European geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A5 records

Investments

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