Blasting Experts
Blasting Experts Inc. is a Canadian distributor and technical solutions provider of surface preparation equipment, abrasives, and inspection instruments, serving industrial clients such as shipyards, oil & gas operators, and infrastructure owners across 15+ countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersAncaster, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Blasting Experts does
Blasting Experts Inc. is a privately held Canadian distributor and technical solutions provider specializing in surface preparation equipment, abrasives, and inspection instruments. Founded in 2007 and operating with a team of 11-50 employees, the company has built a regional presence across 15+ countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, supplying industrial end-markets including shipyards (notably SIMA Callao in Peru), oil & gas, infrastructure, and storage tank operators. Its technology coverage spans abrasive blasting, water jetting, shot peening, and laser cleaning, anchored by a multi-OEM distribution portfolio that includes Ervin Industries, Harsco, DeFelsko, VertiDrive, Axxiom Schmidt, AquaMiser, ARS Recycling Systems, and Laser Photonics, alongside proprietary resale of the FasterBlaster Portable Blasting Robot.
The company's revenue model combines three streams: outright equipment sales, equipment rental, and technical consulting and operator training. Pricing is quote-based and project-driven, oriented toward enterprise industrial customers rather than transactional or SMB volume. Blasting Experts differentiates through bundled solutions that pair capital equipment with consumable abrasives, inspection instruments, and certified training, positioning itself as a technical advisor rather than a commodity reseller. Deal cadence and revenue recognition are inherently lumpy given the project-based nature of industrial surface preparation contracts.
The firm is small relative to its geographic scope, relying on local representation in each market and on its OEM partnerships to deliver service depth without proportional headcount expansion. The FasterBlaster robot and the rental channel represent moves toward recurring, higher-margin, and differentiated offerings, while the absence of disclosed funding rounds, revenue figures, or AI/ML capabilities indicates a bootstrapped, distribution-led operating model whose growth is constrained primarily by sales execution and capital availability rather than by technology.
Blasting Experts firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Blasting Experts
- Legal name
- Blasting Experts Inc.
- Website
- https://blastingexperts.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Blasting Experts Inc. is a Canadian distributor and technical solutions provider of surface preparation equipment, abrasives, and inspection instruments, serving industrial clients such as shipyards, oil & gas operators, and infrastructure owners across 15+ countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Blasting Experts industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Surface Preparation Equipment and Consumables
- NAICS
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Engineering Services (541330)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet) (IMAIAKAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders) (IMAHALAL), Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)
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Where Blasting Experts is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ancaster
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices13 records
Markets served
Blasting Experts business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment and Supplies Sales: Sale of blasting equipment, abrasives, nozzles, hoses, couplings, inspection instruments, and PPE. Products include granalladoras (blast machines), abrasives (steel shot/grit, glass bead, garnet), water jetting equipment, shot peening machines, and measurement/inspection tools. Revenue from sale of equipment components and consumable supplies to industrial clients.
- Equipment Rental: Rental of blasting, cleaning, and surface preparation equipment for short or long periods across Latin American countries. Customers can rent equipment with possibility of purchase. Includes trailers, hoppers, dust collectors, air dryers, and abrasive purification systems.
- Technical Consulting and Training: Technical assistance, professional consulting services, and training to optimize operations and results in surface preparation. More than 60 years of accumulated professional experience brought to client projects.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Blasting Experts product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Blasting Experts is an industrial engineering company that distributes surface preparation equipment, abrasives, inspection instruments, and personal protective equipment, and supplies related technical consulting, training, and equipment rental services to industrial clients across Latin America and the Caribbean. It acts as a value-added regional distributor for international manufacturers such as Ervin Industries, Harsco, DeFelsko, Axxiom Schmidt, VertiDrive, and AquaMiser, and supplies blast machines (Granalladoras), consumables, robotic blasting systems, water jetting and laser cleaning equipment, and coating inspection instruments.
Product overview
Blasting Experts is a surface preparation equipment and consumables company serving Latin America and the Caribbean. The portfolio includes core blast machine categories (Granalladoras - portable FasterBlaster, turbine-powered automatic systems, trailers/skids), abrasives (AMASTEEL/AMAGRIT steel abrasives, Black Beauty glass and slag abrasives, Sure/Cut Edge, Garnet minerals, glass beads), specialty equipment (VertiDrive magnetic robots, laser cleaning systems, water jetting UHP systems, shot peening equipment, pressure washers), comprehensive DeFelsko inspection instruments (PosiTector/PosiTest coating thickness, profile, hardness, adhesion, discontinuity gauges), environmental control equipment (dryers, dehumidifiers), and worker PPE. The company operates as a distributor for manufacturers including Ervin Industries, Harsco, DeFelsko, VertiDrive, AquaMiser, and others.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Automated blasting achieves consistent quality regardless of operator skill variation
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Blasting Experts
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Blasting Experts technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Blasting Experts partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.
- Ervin IndustriescoreUS-based manufacturer of steel abrasives including AMASTEEL (carbon steel shot/grit), AMACAST (stainless steel spherical), and AMAGRIT (stainless steel angular). Blasting Experts distributes their complete product line in Latin America. Ervin Industries has over 100 years of experience starting from 1920 when John F. Ervin patented steel shot manufacturing in USA.
- HarscocoreUS-based manufacturer of Black Beauty brand abrasives including crushed glass (vidrio molido), coal slag (escoria de carbón), copper slag, Sure/Cut Velocity, and Sure/Cut Edge products. Black Beauty products are known for low silica content (less than 0.1%) and environmental compliance.
- DeFelskocoreUS-based manufacturer of inspection and measurement instruments including PosiTector series (coating thickness, profile, environmental conditions), PosiTest series (adhesion, DFT, holiday detection), and related calibration equipment. Their instruments comply with international standards (ISO, ASTM, NACE).
- Axxiom SchmidtcoreManufacturer of blast hoppers including Pressure Constant and Automatic Depressurization systems designed to optimize abrasive flow control, improve operational efficiency, increase productivity, and reduce pressure loss. Includes Amphiblast technology for combined wet/dry blasting.
- VertiDrivecoreDutch manufacturer of magnetic robotic systems (VertiDrive V700 series) for blast cleaning and water jetting on magnetic steel surfaces. The V700 system supports up to 3 interchangeable nozzles for dry blasting, wet blasting, and water jetting operations, including inverted positions.
- AquaMisercoreUS-based manufacturer of AQUA SAFE SUIT protective equipment for ultra-high pressure water jetting processes. Suits provide protection from chin to feet with heat and flame resistance, Kevlar inner layers, waterproof outer fabric, and reflective tape for visibility.
- ARS Recycling SystemsmajorStrategic partnership announced June 2026 adding industrial trailer product line to Blasting Experts portfolio. ARS trailers enhance field capability, optimize operation times, improve equipment mobility, and increase solutions for customers in Latin America.
- Air Systems InternationalstandardManufacturer of breathable air systems and respiratory protection equipment for blasting operations.
- Corrosion InnovationsstandardManufacturer of HoldTight corrosion inhibitors including HoldTight 365, a thin-film coating that preserves blast preparation and prevents flash rust for up to one year.
- Chlor Rid International IncstandardManufacturer of soluble salt testing and removal products for surface preparation quality control.
- NECOstandardManufacturer of blasting equipment and accessories included in product portfolio.
- BullardstandardManufacturer of safety equipment including helmets and respiratory protection for blasting operations.
- NovatekstandardManufacturer of specialty abrasive products for industrial applications.
- Power EaglestandardManufacturer of pressure washing equipment and related accessories.
- Pressure ProstandardManufacturer of high-pressure washing equipment for industrial cleaning applications.
- CMVstandardManufacturer of blasting equipment and accessories in product portfolio.
- JGBstandardManufacturer of hoses and coupling equipment for blasting operations.
- KennametalstandardManufacturer of cutting and wear-resistant materials for industrial applications.
- Laser PhotonicsstandardManufacturer of laser cleaning systems including static, portable, and robotic laser cleaning equipment.
- PRDstandardManufacturer of pressure washing equipment for industrial applications.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Blasting Experts competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AGTOS GmbH: German manufacturer of shot blasting and wheel blast equipment for foundries, forging, and steel industries. Comparable as a specialist surface-preparation equipment maker; potential supplier or peer to Blasting Experts depending on regional coverage.
- Pangborn (Vulcan Engineering): Major manufacturer of shot blasting and wheelblast equipment serving foundry, automotive, and heavy industrial markets. Directly comparable as a surface-preparation equipment maker whose product lines (blasting wheels, robotic systems) overlap with what Blasting Experts distributes.
- Airblast B.V. Manufacturer and supplier of abrasive blasting equipment, blast rooms, cabinets, and consumables with global distribution. Closely comparable portfolio to Blasting Experts across blast machines, nozzles, PPE, and inspection, and competes in many of the same end markets.
- Blastrac B.V. Global manufacturer of surface preparation equipment including shot blasting, grinding, and dust collection machines. Highly comparable as a surface-prep equipment maker with global distribution; relevant to BE's granallado and concrete/steel preparation lines.
- Empire Abrasive Equipment Company: US manufacturer of abrasive blast cabinets, rooms, and portable blasting systems. Direct product overlap with Blasting Experts' Granalladoras/blast machines portfolio, serving overlapping industrial surface-preparation end users.
- Clemco Industries Corp. US-based manufacturer and global supplier of abrasive blasting equipment, blast machines, nozzles, hoses, and PPE. Closely comparable product portfolio (blast machines, abrasives, safety gear) to Blasting Experts' offering, though Clemco is a manufacturer rather than a regional distributor.
Broad incumbents
- Graco Inc. Large US-listed manufacturer of fluid handling equipment including protective coatings spray, abrasive blasting, and industrial cleaning systems. Overlaps with BE's pressure washers, waterjetting, and surface prep equipment categories, with global reach and greater scale.
- Wheelabrator Group (Norican): Global leader in shot blasting and surface preparation under the Norican Group, with Wheelabrator, DISA, and Italfinish brands. A larger, established incumbent offering overlapping shot blasting, wheel blast, and surface finishing equipment to industrial customers worldwide.
- Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of surface finishing, shot blasting, and mass finishing equipment. Comparable product line (shot blast machines, vibratory finishing, consumables) and comparable industrial customer base, though Rösler is much larger and more globally diversified.
Emerging players
- Elcometer Limited: UK-based manufacturer of coating thickness, adhesion, surface profile, and inspection instruments. Direct comparable to DeFelsko (the inspection brand BE distributes), competing in the same coating inspection category across Latin America and globally.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance25 records
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Blasting Experts
What does Blasting Experts do?
Blasting Experts is an industrial engineering company that distributes surface preparation equipment, abrasives, inspection instruments, and personal protective equipment, and supplies related technical consulting, training, and equipment rental services to industrial clients across Latin America and the Caribbean. It acts as a value-added regional distributor for international manufacturers such as Ervin Industries, Harsco, DeFelsko, Axxiom Schmidt, VertiDrive, and AquaMiser, and supplies blast machines (Granalladoras), consumables, robotic blasting systems, water jetting and laser cleaning equipment, and coating inspection instruments.
Is Blasting Experts a public or private company?
Blasting Experts is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Blasting Experts founded?
Blasting Experts was founded in 2007. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Blasting Experts based?
Blasting Experts is headquartered in Ancaster, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Blasting Experts make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment and Supplies Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental and technical Consulting and Training.
Who are Blasting Experts's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AGTOS GmbH, Pangborn (Vulcan Engineering), Airblast B.V., Blastrac B.V., Empire Abrasive Equipment Company and Clemco Industries Corp.. Broad incumbents are Graco Inc., Wheelabrator Group (Norican) and Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH. Elcometer Limited is listed as an emerging player.
Does Blasting Experts have an API?
No public API is recorded for Blasting Experts.
What industry is Blasting Experts in?
Blasting Experts's product category is Industrial Surface Preparation Equipment and Consumables. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAKAC, Surface Preparation & Abrasive Blasting (Sand/Grit/Shot/Waterjet), with a secondary code of IMAHALAL, Surface Preparation Equipment (Shot Blasting, Scarifiers, Grinders). Its NAICS code is 333120 and its SIC code is 3530.