PDJ Vibro acquired by SurfacePrep

PDJ Vibro was acquired by SurfacePrep as part of its strategy to strengthen its UK presence and broaden its surface enhancement offering. The deal allows PDJ Vibro to retain its brand identity while benefiting from additional resources, support, and cross-selling opportunities.

Transaction Overview:

• Sector: Engineering 
• Business Type: Supplier of vibratory finishing machinery and metal finishing solutions
• Deal Type: Trade Sale
• Buyer Type: Trade Buyer
• Location: Milton Keynes, UK

PDJ Vibro, a renowned name in the metal finishing industry, has been sold to SurfacePrep in a deal advised upon by KBS Corporate.

Founded in 1983 and based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, PDJ Vibro supplies specialised vibratory finishing machines, complemented by sales of products used in polishing and subcontracted solutions.

The company’s new, used and economy machinery is utilised by a diverse range of sectors primarily within the UK, ensuring customers’ budgetary requirements can be met, while a repair and maintenance service is also operated.

In a transaction led by Tom Eatough, KBS Corporate Director, PDJ Vibro was the subject of a strategic acquisition by SurfacePrep, a Michigan-based leading provider of surface enhancement solutions.

The acquisition marks a significant milestone in SurfacePrep’s expansion strategy, aimed at enhancing its presence in the UK and leveraging PDJ Vibro’s expertise and established brand.

PDJ Vibro will continue to operate under its own name, maintaining its brand identity while benefiting from SurfacePrep’s extensive resources and support. The strategic move is expected to enhance both companies’ product offerings, improve service capabilities and provide opportunities for cross-training and sharing best practices.

“We are thrilled to welcome PDJ Vibro to the SurfacePrep family,” said Jon Dodge, President of SurfacePrep International. “This acquisition aligns with our commitment to providing superior surface enhancement solutions and expanding our global footprint.

“PDJ Vibro’s expertise and reputation in the vibratory finishing industry will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

KBS Corporate’s Tom Eatough was happy to seal a transaction which he is confident will mean both companies continue to thrive.

“I’m delighted we managed to complete the sale of PDJ Vibro to SurfacePrep. It’s a great outcome for our clients,” commented Tom.

“PDJ Vibro is a long-standing business with a fantastic reputation in the market and I’m sure it will be a great success for SurfacePrep moving forward.”

The Surface Finishing & Engineering Sector

Within engineering, specialist manufacturers and distributors serving niche industrial processes are attracting strategic acquisition interest. Strong technical reputations, established brands, and aftermarket service capabilities make these businesses particularly valuable to buyers looking to expand internationally.

As demand for specialist engineering solutions continues to grow, well-established operators with proven expertise and long-standing customer relationships are increasingly seen as valuable platforms for expansion.

Recent transactions across the sector, including the sale of Peter Campbell Sales and V.C.E. Limited, highlight continued demand for niche engineering businesses with strong technical capabilities.

For business owners operating in this space, this may present an opportunity to consider their next steps, including selling an engineering company.