ASRC Industrial Services Acquires US Coatings

ASRC Industrial Services (AIS), a premier provider of industrial and environmental services throughout the Continental United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of US Coatings, Inc., a Mobile, Ala.-based marine specialty coatings company. USC will become a component of AIS’s Construction, Maintenance and Repair (CMR) operating group.

US Coatings (USC), founded in 2005, has established a strong reputation as a customer-focused, value-added service provider to the marine industry. The company specializes in providing interior tank coating, cleaning and surface preparation services for assorted marine vessel tanks including: cargo, ballast and freshwater. Additionally, USC is an applicator of advanced coatings and protective systems for marine hulls, decks and superstructures.

“I am pleased to welcome the talented workforce of USC to the AIS family of companies,” said Greg Johnson, president/CEO of AIS. “The acquisition of USC is a critical step in achieving the long-term vision for AIS and immediately augments the current capabilities and geographic footprint of the CMR operating group.”

USC operates across the Gulf Coast, in the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic serving multiple end-markets within the marine industry including: transportation, logistics, tourism, leisure, commercial fishing and the federal government.

“Today is an important and exciting milestone for the employees and customers of USC,” said Cecil Williams, USC’s president. “I believe becoming a part of the AIS platform will provide increased development opportunities for our employees while also allowing us to increase our service offerings to current and future customers.”