IGS Acquires Liquidmetal Industrial Solutions’ Coatings and Materials Business

IGS has acquired the engineered coatings and materials business of Liquidmetal Industrial Solutions, strengthening its global leadership in asset integrity and environmental efficiency technologies.

The acquired company, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, specializes in high-performance thermal spray application services and materials, including the innovative, patented Armacor® technology family. This strategic addition enhances IGS’s comprehensive portfolio of thermal spray solutions and expands its ability to serve customers with specialized surface enhancement needs.

Rich Crawford, President and CEO of IGS, said, “We are excited to welcome Liquidmetal’s experienced team to the IGS family. IGS’s technical leadership, engineering excellence and global operating platform – combined with Liquidmetal’s innovative materials technologies – create attractive opportunities for continued adoption of HVTS® across a wide range of industries around the world.”

The acquisition brings several key Liquidmetal Industrial Solutions personnel to IGS, ensuring continuity of service and expertise. "We will continue to deliver the same technology they have come to rely on. These customers will benefit from greater operational and technical resources, as well as a broader range of capabilities," said Hayden Hill, COO of IGS.

With a physical presence on six continents, IGS continues to solidify its position as a global leader in surface enhancement solutions. This acquisition further expands our ability to deliver powerful, purpose-built solutions to a wide range of equipment and end markets.