Abrasive Products, LLC

Name

Abrasive Products, LLC

Legal name

Abrasive Products, LLC

Website

https://abrasiveproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abrasive Products, LLC is an Indianapolis-based specialty industrial distributor (operating as SurfacePrep Indianapolis) that sells surface finishing abrasives, blast and vibratory media, finishing equipment, and specialty materials to industrial manufacturers in the Midwest United States through phone-based sales and the SurfacePrep e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Abrasives & Surface Finishing Distribution

NAICS

Abrasive Product Manufacturing (32791), Abrasive Product Manufacturing (327910), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods (3290), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

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), Abrasive Blasting & Media Finishing (Bead Blasting, Shot Peening) (IMAAAGAF), Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Surface finishing abrasives
• Blasting media distribution
• Industrial abrasive supplies
• Vibratory finishing equipment
• Abrasive air blasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Distribution of Surface Finishing Products: Abrasive Products generates revenue through distribution of a wide range of abrasive products, media, and surface finishing equipment. The company operates as a distributor within the SurfacePrep network, selling products to industrial customers requiring surface preparation, finishing, and coating solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Abrasive Products, LLC distributes surface finishing abrasives, blasting media, equipment, and related supplies. The company serves as the Indianapolis location within the SurfacePrep network of premier distributors, offering a comprehensive catalog of blast media, vibratory media, coated/bonded/non-woven abrasives, abrasive air blasting and wheel blasting equipment, vibratory finishing equipment, paint and powder coating equipment, parts washers, safety equipment, and specialty materials for industrial manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blast Media Comprehensive range of blast media including aluminum shot, aluminum oxide in various grades (brown, pink, white), ceramic shot and grit, corn cob, crushed glass, cut wire, dry ice, garnet, glass bead, plastic media, slag abrasives, sodium bicarbonate, stainless steel shot and grit, steel grit, steel shot, Superoxalloy abrasives, synthetic olivine, and walnut shell for surface preparation and finishing applications.
• Vibratory Media Tumbling and vibratory finishing media including agricultural tumbling media, ceramic vibratory media, plastic and synthetic vibratory media, steel burnishing media, and vibratory compounds for deburring, polishing, and surface enhancement.
• Coated, Non-Woven & Bonded Abrasives Bonded abrasives, coated abrasives, and non-woven abrasives for grinding, finishing, and surface preparation across various industrial applications.
• Additive Manufacturing Post Processing Post-processing solutions for additive manufacturing including vapor smoothing, depowdering, surface blasting, and consumables and spares for 3D printed parts.
• Abrasive Air Blasting Equipment Air blasting equipment including blast cabinets, blast rooms, portable blast systems, automated and robotic systems, abrasive reclaim systems, dust collection systems, air blast PPE, and spare parts.
• Wheel Blasting Equipment Wheel blasting systems including monorail systems, roll conveyors, spinner hangers, tables, tumble wheel blast, wire mesh belt, and wire rod and pipe machines for high-volume metal finishing.
• Vibratory Equipment Vibratory finishing equipment including vibratory bowls and tubs, tumble barrels, high-energy finishing systems, and wastewater systems for industrial surface finishing.
• Paint & Powder Coating Equipment Paint and powder coating application and finishing systems including spray coating systems, engineered finishing systems, filters and consumables, and related services.
• Parts Washers & Dryers Industrial parts washing and drying equipment for cleaning manufactured components and workpieces.
• Safety Equipment (PPE) Personal protective equipment for abrasive blasting and surface finishing operations, including air blast PPE.
• Bandsaw Equipment Bandsaw blades, coolants, and lubricants for cutting operations in manufacturing environments.
• Cutting Tools & Supplies Holemaking tools, milling cutters, threading and taps, toolholding and workholding supplies, and turning tools for precision machining operations.
• Chemistry & Compounds Industrial chemistry products including aqueous-based cleaners, buffing and polishing compounds, paint and powder coating strippers, solvent-based cleaners, and weld cleaning solutions.
• Specialty Materials Specialty materials including engineered refractory materials (fused yttria), silicon carbide abrasive, boron carbide, zirconias, and tolling services for specialized industrial applications.
• CCS CrackAttack® Crack detection and mitigation system including CrackAttack®, CrackAttack® MAX, and CrackAttack® Binder products for preventing and addressing stress cracking in industrial applications.
• Production Services Professional production services for surface finishing and industrial abrasive applications.
• Process Development Labs Laboratory services for process development, testing, and optimization of surface finishing and abrasive processes.
• Air Compressors, Dryers and After Coolers Air compressors, air dryers, and aftercoolers for supporting pneumatic abrasive blasting and finishing operations.
• Grinding, Buffing & Polishing Equipment Buffing, polishing, and grinding equipment along with pneumatic and electric tools for metal finishing and surface preparation.
• Montreal Carbide Specialized carbide products from Montreal Carbide legacy brand for cutting and wear-resistant applications.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SurfacePrepcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbrasive Products joined the SurfacePrep network of premier distributors in 2005. The company became SurfacePrep's Indianapolis location, operating as part of the national distribution network for surface finishing solutions. SurfacePrep is a network of premier distributors for surface preparation, finishing, and coating solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Large industrial distributor offering maintenance, repair, and operating supplies including abrasives, PPE, and finishing equipment to broad industrial customers. Comparable as a much larger incumbent competing for the same industrial purchasing wallet.
• Fastenal: Industrial supply distributor offering fasteners, tools, and consumables to manufacturing and maintenance customers. Comparable as a broad-line industrial distributor with abrasives and finishing consumables within its catalog.
• MSC Industrial Direct: Major industrial distributor of metalworking, abrasives, and MRO supplies serving manufacturers across the US. Comparable in abrasive and surface finishing product categories and in serving industrial manufacturing customers.
• Airgas (an Air Liquide company): Large US distributor of industrial gases, welding, and safety products that also supplies abrasive blasting equipment, media, and PPE. Comparable in overlapping product lines (blasting media, air compressors, PPE) and industrial customer base.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Distributor of industrial motion, fluid power, and maintenance products including bearings, power transmission, and related consumables. Comparable as a broad-line industrial MRO distributor with overlapping customer segments in US manufacturing.
• SurfacePrep (parent network): Parent distribution network of premier distributors for surface preparation, finishing, and coating solutions. Directly comparable as the parent platform of which Abrasive Products is the Indianapolis node, sharing the same product categories, vendors, and go-to-market model.

Direct peers

• Empire Abrasive Equipment: Manufacturer and supplier of abrasive blasting equipment and related consumables. Comparable as a direct competitor in the industrial abrasive blasting equipment and media space.
• Clemco Industries: Manufacturer of abrasive blasting machines, cabinets, and related consumables with direct sales to industrial end-users. Comparable as a competing supplier/distributor of abrasive blasting solutions and surface preparation equipment.
• Midwest Finishing Systems: Distributor of abrasive blasting equipment, blast rooms, paint booths, and finishing systems serving Midwest industrial customers. Closely comparable in geographic focus, product mix, and customer profile.
• BlastOne: Specialized distributor of abrasive blasting equipment, media, and consumables serving industrial customers. Highly comparable in product mix (blast media, blasting equipment) and customer segment (industrial surface preparation).

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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