We are pleased to announce that IGS has acquired the engineered coatings and materials business of Liquidmetal Industrial Solutions, strengthening our position as a global leader in asset integrity and environmental efficiency technologies.

Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the acquired business specializes in high-performance thermal spray application services and materials, including the innovative patented Armacor® technology line. This strategic addition enhances IGS’s comprehensive thermal spray solutions portfolio and expands our ability to serve customers with specialized surface enhancement needs.

“We are excited to welcome the experienced team from Liquidmetal into the IGS family,” said Rich Crawford, President and CEO of IGS. “IGS’s technology leadership, engineering excellence, and global operating platform – combined with Liquidmetal’s innovative material technologies – create compelling opportunities for continued global adoption of HVTS® across a wide range of industries.”

Seamless Transition for Existing Customers

The acquisition brings several key personnel from Liquidmetal Industrial Solutions to IGS, ensuring continuity of service and expertise. Hayden Hill, COO of IGS, emphasized our commitment to existing customers: “We will continue to offer the same technology they have relied upon in the past. These customers will benefit from greater operational and technical resources, as well as a broader suite of capabilities.”

Enhanced Global Capabilities

With a physical presence across six continents, IGS continues to strengthen its position as a worldwide leader in surface enhancement solutions. This acquisition further expands our ability to deliver robust, purpose-built solutions across diverse equipment and end markets.

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