SurfacePrep Expands European Reach with Acquisition of Leering Hengelo B.V.
We’re proud to announce the acquisition of Leering Hengelo B.V., the creators of the Normfinish® brand. This strategic step enhances our capabilities in abrasive blasting, cleaning systems, and 3D post-processing technologies while expanding our presence across Europe. By combining Leering’s expertise with our own, we’re reinforcing our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality surface preparation solutions to our customers.
Leering is headquartered outside of Amsterdam in Hengelo, Netherlands, and has a facility outside of Paris, France that operates under the name of Jean Brel. Leering Supplies abrasive blasting cleaning, tooling, and other solutions for the manufacturing industry. They also engineer and assemble Normfinish® abrasive blasting systems for conventional blasting and post-processing of 3D printed products.



- 600 Employees worldwide
- extensive distribution network
- tooling and automation experts
- 3D printing forerunners
- Normfinish® global leaders

“We are excited to integrate Leering’s innovative solutions into our portfolio” said Jon Dodge, President SurfacePrep International. “This acquisition brings an excellent team of people to the SurfacePrep family strengthening our commitment to delivering first class surface enhancement solutions while expanding our reach in the European market.”
The acquisition of Leering demonstrates SurfacePrep’s dedication to growth and excellence. By combining the strength of both companies, SurfacePrep aims to offer an expanded range of products and services, ensuring customers receive the highest quality solutions.
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