Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Acquires Sumter Coatings

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc. has purchased Sumter Coatings Inc., a producer of enamel, urethane, alkyd and epoxy primers and coatings, which will become a part of the ErgonArmor division. A leader in the paint and coatings industry since its founding in 1996, Sumter Coatings serves structural steel fabricators, industrial finishes and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) markets.

Sumter Coatings’ ability to process lower flash-point chemicals is expected to expand upon current capabilities at ErgonArmor’s production facilities in Kansas City, Kansas, and Memphis, Tennessee.

“In addition to introducing Sumter Coatings products to our industrial and private label customers, we plan to develop new solvented products to expand ErgonArmor’s product range for industrial construction, maintenance and repair applications,” says David Brackins, senior vice president & general manager of ErgonArmor. “We have been impressed by the passion the Sumter Coatings employees have for serving customers and protecting the company’s legacy for their community, and I am excited about having their team join the Ergon family.”