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BlastOne acquires VertiDrive

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BlastOne, the leading global provider of blasting and painting equipment and supplies, has announced the acquisition of VertiDrive, located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.  

BlastOne has been acting as a sales partner for VertiDrive for over five years. The acquisition will enable BlastOne to improve customer support and provide innovative solutions for automating blasting and painting processes.  

The addition of VertiDrive’s robotics technology will also enhance BlastOne’s ability to serve a wide range of industries, including shipbuilding, ship refurbishment, chemical industries, heavy fabrication and infrastructure.    

Matthew Rowland, CEO of BlastOne, says: ‘VertiDrive’s 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.’ 

Stefan van Diessen, managing director of VertiDrive, says: ‘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.’ 

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