WALTER Surface Technologies Acquires Hermes North America
March 1, 2026
WALTER Surface Technologies, a provider of productivity and safety solutions for the metalworking industry, has announced the acquisition of Hermes North America, a supplier of coated abrasives.
This strategic acquisition ensures business continuity and long-term stability for Hermes North America customers and employees while expanding WALTER's existing expertise in coated abrasives. The addition of Hermes strengthens WALTER's position in key market segments, particularly in belted products that serve a wide range of finishing, robotic, and automation applications.
"This acquisition is a long-term investment in growth and innovation as customers continue to automate their processes," said Marc-André Aubé, CEO of WALTER Surface Technologies. "It complements our product lines by expanding our abrasive solutions offering specially designed for our automation division and strengthens our ability to deliver high-performance solutions that help customers work better, faster, and more efficiently."
Tony Sarles, General Manager of Hermes North America, added: "Joining WALTER represents a new chapter of strength and stability for Hermes North America. With WALTER's support, we will continue to serve our customers and partners with the same dedication and technical expertise they have come to expect-now backed by a stronger foundation for the future."
WALTER plans to integrate Hermes' high-quality abrasive products into its lineup quickly, ensuring customers have seamless access to a broader range of solutions across its distribution network. The Hermes European Group will continue to operate independently as a trusted partner and supplier. The transaction is effective immediately, and activities for customers and suppliers will experience no disruption in service.
For more information contact:
WALTER Surface Technologies
810 Day Hill Road
Windsor, CT 06095
860-522-0321
orderdesk.us@walter.com
www.walter.com
Hermes Abrasives
524 Viking Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-486-6623
www.HermesAbrasives.com
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