BlastOne Selected by Irving Shipbuilding to Build New Three Bay Paint Hall

BlastOne International is excited to announce that it has been chosen by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) to construct a cutting-edge three bay paint hall as part of the River-class Destroyer (RCD) Infrastructure Project. This initiative is essential for enhancing ISI’s facilities to support the production of RCD vessels in support of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.

BlastOne International Contracted by Textron Systems for Installation of Upgraded Blast and Paint Booths

BlastOne International has been contracted by Textron Systems, a key contractor for the U.S. government specializing in military ground vehicles, to enhance its production process. BlastOne was commissioned to provide Textron Systems one blast booth and two paint booths, focusing on compliance with government stipulations and production efficiency.

BlastOne International and Fincantieri Marinette Marine Enter Partnership 

BlastOne International and Fincantieri Marinette Marine enter a partnership to retrofit the existing building into a state-of-the-art blast and paint facility. BlastOne International was awarded a turn-key project to retrofit an existing building into a cutting-edge blast and paint facility for Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM). This new facility, built with four independent bays, will enable the shipbuilder to prepare, blast, and paint ship sections in an environmentally controlled environment to facilitate maximum production uptime.

GMA Garnet Group open Distribution Hub in Malaysia

GMA Garnet Group has announced the opening of a new distribution hub in Port Klang, Malaysia. As a global leader in industrial garnet abrasives, this strategic expansion underscores their commitment to providing exceptional service and ensuring timely product delivery across the Asia Pacific region.

For over four decades, GMA has been at the forefront of garnet abrasives development. From the mine in Port Gregory, Western Australia, to projects worldwide, they have consistently improved their products to meet the evolving needs of customers. The new facility in Malaysia will support customers throughout Asia, enhancing GMA’s distribution footprint in the region.

“The new distribution hub in Malaysia represents a significant milestone for GMA,” said Grant Cox, CEO of GMA Garnet Group.

“Its location strengthens our supply chain capabilities, demonstrating our commitment to meeting the growing demands of the Asia Pacific region, and enhancing our ability to meet the needs of our customers efficiently and reliably.”

Flynn Cowan, General Manager of International Sales & Marketing, reinforced GMA’s focus on customer satisfaction, superior garnet quality, and industry-leading quality control processes within the new hub.

“Our new, fully stocked facility will ensure excellent service and fast shipping for our Asia Pacific customers,” he said.

“This new distribution and packaging hub allows us to streamline our processes, maintaining the high standards of quality and reliability that GMA is known for globally.”

Acquisition of VertiDrive B.V. by BlastOne International

BlastOne is pleased to announce the acquisition of VertiDrive B.V. located in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

BlastOne, is a leading global provider of blasting and painting equipment and supplies, and has been acting as a sales partner for VertiDrive, for more than five years.

The acquisition of Vertidrive will enable BlastOne to improve support for customers and provide innovative solutions for automating their blasting and painting processes.

The addition of VertiDrive’s robotics technology will enhance BlastOne’s ability to serve a wide range of industries, including shipbuilding, ship refurbishment, chemical industries, heavy fabrication and infrastructure.