GracoRoberts Announces Strategic Investment from Tinicum

GracoRoberts Announces Strategic Investment from Tinicum

Partnership Will Accelerate GracoRoberts' Growth as a Trusted Supplier of Mission-Critical Materials to the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 23, 2026 - GracoRoberts ("GracoRoberts" or the "Company"), a leading value-added distributor of specialty chemicals and advanced composite materials to the aerospace and defense industry, today announced a strategic investment from Tinicum, L.P. and affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated ("Tinicum"). GracoRoberts' management team is retaining a significant interest in the Company and will continue to lead the business.

Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, GracoRoberts is the largest, fastest and most technically-focused specialty chemicals distributor serving the global aerospace & defense market. The Company supports customers through an omnichannel model that combines industry-leading eCommerce capabilities with highly specialized technical sales expertise. It offers a broad range of adhesives, sealants, coatings, composites, and other specialty chemicals, paired with unmatched technical support and customer service. Additionally, the Company provides a defense logistics and compliance program offering end-to-end supply chain management for military operations, along with value-added services such as custom kitting, labeling, repackaging, cold storage, and vendor-managed inventory solutions.

"Tinicum shares our commitment to our people, our partners, and the long-term success of this business," said Jason Caldwell, Chief Executive Officer of GracoRoberts. "This partnership provides additional resources to invest in our team, strengthen our capabilities, and continue delivering exceptional value to the customer and supplier partners we serve. We are incredibly proud of what our employees have built over the past decade alongside financial partner CM Equity Partners, and we are excited to build on that foundation in this next chapter of growth."

"We greatly admire the business that the GracoRoberts team has built. It is distinguished by the team's technical depth, unwavering commitment to customer service, and longstanding partnerships with the world's leading material manufacturers," said Erik Blumenkranz, Partner at Tinicum. "We intend to invest behind that foundation with a long-term mindset - in the people, the capabilities, and the platform," added Roddy Cruz, Partner at Tinicum. "It is exactly the kind of durable, market-leading business we seek to partner with."

"It has been a privilege to partner with the GracoRoberts management team over the past 11 years," said Jeffrey Mark, Managing Partner at CM Equity Partners. "Working together, we executed a value creation strategy centered on strategic acquisitions, operational excellence, and sustained organic growth, transforming GracoRoberts into the market-leading company it is today. We are proud of what the team has accomplished and believe the Company is exceptionally well positioned for continued success with Tinicum."

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Harris Williams served as exclusive financial advisor, and Holland & Knight LLP served as legal counsel to GracoRoberts and CM Equity Partners. Goodwin Procter LLP served as legal counsel to Tinicum.