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Project Announcements
BlastOne Selected by Irving Shipbuilding to Build New Three Bay Paint Hall
BlastOne International is excited to announce that it has been chosen by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) to construct a cutting-edge three bay paint hall as part of the River-class Destroyer (RCD) Infrastructure Project. This initiative is essential for enhancing ISI’s facilities to support the production of RCD vessels in support of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Under this project, BlastOne will be responsible for designing and building the new paint and blast facility at the Halifax Shipyard. The construction partnership is based on a collaborative approach, using BlastOne’s unique project delivery methodology with ISI providing civil construction elements, and BlastOne handling the complete build-out and commissioning.
Construction Timeline:
- Start of facility construction: February, 2025
- Full facility handover: March, 2026
“We are honored to partner with Irving Shipbuilding on this important project,” said Greg DiFrank, Vice President at BlastOne International. “This new paint hall will significantly boost ISI’s shipbuilding capabilities and help meet the demands of Canadian Naval Requirements.”
“We are excited to continue our relationship with BlastOne and achieve a step-change increase in the shipyard’s capabilities. The new Paint Hall provides ISI with the functionality to successfully deliver River-class destroyers to the Royal Canadian Navy”. Quote from Charles Clow, Director of RCD Infrastructure, Irving Shipbuilding Inc.
BlastOne International Contracted by Textron Systems for Installation of Upgraded Blast and Paint Booths
BlastOne International has been contracted by Textron Systems, a key contractor for the U.S. government specializing in military ground vehicles, to enhance its production process. BlastOne was commissioned to provide Textron Systems one blast booth and two paint booths, focusing on compliance with government stipulations and production efficiency.
Installation of these booths at Textron Systems production facility in Slidell, LA will provide support in meeting increased program delivery timelines while maintaining compliance to quality standards.
BlastOne specializes in infrastructure build out for manufacturing facilities. Textron Systems’ objectives include installation of one blast booth and two paint booths ensuring compliance with cure times while minimizing production time in these booths. BlastOne was selected as this provider based on their comprehensive, holistic approach to ensuring success within these areas.
With BlastOne’s manufacturing booth infrastructure build out, Textron Systems is well positioned to meet production targets, maintain compliance with government standards, and ensure continued success in their vital work for the U.S. government and allied nations.
BlastOne International and Fincantieri Marinette Marine Enter Partnership
BlastOne International and Fincantieri Marinette Marine enter a partnership to retrofit the existing building into a state-of-the-art blast and paint facility. BlastOne International was awarded a turn-key project to retrofit an existing building into a cutting-edge blast and paint facility for Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM). This new facility, built with four independent bays, will enable the shipbuilder to prepare, blast, and paint ship sections in an environmentally controlled environment to facilitate maximum production uptime.
FMM has invested heavily in the most state-of-the-art equipment for maximum production of ships, including the new Constellation-class Frigate Program (FFG 62) for the U.S. Navy. The new facility will be outfitted with specialized recirculating blast ventilation air to reduce energy consumption, dehumidification technology to help maximize the number of operating days, and a unique flow design to allow ship sections to move from blasting to painting seamlessly. Additionally, heat recovery will be used to reduce the consumption of natural resources and improve environmental impact. This new, fast-paced project is already in progress and expected to be completed in less than a year.
Business Announcements
BlastOne International and GMA Garnet sign Landmark North American Distribution Agreement
Columbus, OH – April 8, 2025 – BlastOne International, the leading global provider of abrasive blasting and industrial coating equipment, is proud to announce an expanded distribution agreement with long-standing partner GMA Garnet Group. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the companies’ 44-year partnership and will now see BlastOne providing full coverage across all 50 U.S. states and Canada, delivering the complete range of GMA Garnet abrasives.
GMA Garnet Group open Distribution Hub in Malaysia
GMA Garnet Group has announced the opening of a new distribution hub in Port Klang, Malaysia. As a global leader in industrial garnet abrasives, this strategic expansion underscores their commitment to providing exceptional service and ensuring timely product delivery across the Asia Pacific region.
For over four decades, GMA has been at the forefront of garnet abrasives development. From the mine in Port Gregory, Western Australia, to projects worldwide, they have consistently improved their products to meet the evolving needs of customers. The new facility in Malaysia will support customers throughout Asia, enhancing GMA’s distribution footprint in the region.
“The new distribution hub in Malaysia represents a significant milestone for GMA,” said Grant Cox, CEO of GMA Garnet Group.
“Its location strengthens our supply chain capabilities, demonstrating our commitment to meeting the growing demands of the Asia Pacific region, and enhancing our ability to meet the needs of our customers efficiently and reliably.”
Flynn Cowan, General Manager of International Sales & Marketing, reinforced GMA’s focus on customer satisfaction, superior garnet quality, and industry-leading quality control processes within the new hub.
“Our new, fully stocked facility will ensure excellent service and fast shipping for our Asia Pacific customers,” he said.
“This new distribution and packaging hub allows us to streamline our processes, maintaining the high standards of quality and reliability that GMA is known for globally.”
Acquisition of VertiDrive B.V. by BlastOne International
BlastOne is pleased to announce the acquisition of VertiDrive B.V. located in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
BlastOne, is a leading global provider of blasting and painting equipment and supplies, and has been acting as a sales partner for VertiDrive, for more than five years.
The acquisition of Vertidrive will enable BlastOne to improve support for customers and provide innovative solutions for automating their blasting and painting processes.
The addition of VertiDrive’s robotics technology will enhance BlastOne’s ability to serve a wide range of industries, including shipbuilding, ship refurbishment, chemical industries, heavy fabrication and infrastructure.
BlastOne’s industry leading experience and Vertidrive’s superior technology are a natural fit and complement the Superior Performance customers have come to expect from BlastOne solutions.
“We are excited to welcome VertiDrive to the BlastOne family. Their cutting-edge robotics technology is a perfect complement to our existing product line, and we believe it will be a valuable asset as we continue to grow and serve our customers.” – Matthew Rowland, CEO of BlastOne.
“We are thrilled to join forces with BlastOne and bring our robotics technology to a larger audience. We believe this partnership will allow us to accelerate the development and deployment of our robots, and we are looking forward to working with the talented team at BlastOne.” – Stefan van Diessen, Managing Director of VertiDrive
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BlastOne Performance3 is our brand promise, it is that commercial success for our clients occurs, when you combine superior know-how with superior abrasives and equipment.
Superior Abrasives
Choosing the right abrasive can have a tremendous impact on your effectiveness, timeliness, maintenance, and your bottom line. We are committed to sourcing and supplying abrasives that perform well across all applications, in all conditions.
Superior Equipment
With years of experience behind us, BlastOne has developed a range of excellent high-production blasting equipment. When correctly set up and operated at its full potential, our equipment can double the productivity of most average blasters.
Superior Know-How
Recognized and respected for outstanding customer service and technical excellence. We’ll work with you to create the ideal system for your purposes, assist with the design, build, installation, training and after-sales support. BlastOne provides tailor-made solutions, cleaner results, safer working environments and a better bottom line.