Precision Coating Acquires Providence Texture

Precision Coating has announced the acquisition of Providence Texture LLC in Smithfield, Rhode Island, a laser services provider with core competencies in laser nanotexturing, marking and micromachining. Providence brings to Precision Coating innovative surface technologies, a knowledgeable team and the ability to integrate laser technology into the current portfolio of coatings and surface treatments, including ion implantation, anodic coatings and fluoropolymer coatings.

“We are excited to welcome Providence Texture to the Precision Coating family,” Bill Ellerkamp, president of Precision Coating, says. “We have developed an excellent working relationship with their team and have already been collaborating with them across a range of programs that bring significant benefits to our customers. We have hit the ground running and are excited about the complementarity of the services they provide. The potential for these surface technologies across our business is significant. We are particularly excited about how we can leverage these technologies with our orthopedic customers by offering laser nanotexturing, marking and micromachining services on both implants and instruments. We see opportunities to enhance osseo-integration, anti-bacterial action, surface integrity, smart implant design and product serialization.”

Matt Melonio, the founder of Providence Texture, has joined Precision Coating as senior director and general Manager of laser services. “Precision Coating became a customer shortly after I founded Providence Texture in 2016, allowing us to tailor much of our process to their high-volume workflow that followed,” Melonio says. “Over the years, we have grown to become a true extension of their manufacturing process and this acquisition feels like a natural progression. It will enable us to further refine our laser processes and provide our customers with an even greater range of services and expertise. We look forward to pursuing the possibilities and new opportunities.”