Sep 20, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

ASRC Industrial Services Acquires US Coatings, Inc.

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.”

About ASRC Industrial Services

Headquartered in Concord, Calif., ASRC Industrial Services (“AIS”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (“ASRC”). AIS is organized within three capabilities-based operating groups: Construction, Maintenance and Repair; Remediation and Response Services; and Environmental Engineering and Professional Services. AIS has more than 1,700 employees and operations throughout the Continental United States. AIS subsidiaries include Petrochem, Restoration Services, Inc., DACA Specialty Services and D2 Industrial Services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of ASRC, AIS and its subsidiaries are considered minority business enterprises. Learn more about ASRC Industrial Services at www.asrcindustrial.com.