Gemini Industries acquires Industrial Coating Solutions

Gemini Industries acquires Industrial Coating Solutions July 7, 2026 | 10:01 am CDT

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Gemini Industries acquires Industrial Coating Solutions

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Dakota Smith

July 7, 2026 | 10:01 am CDT

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This acquisition expands Gemini’s footprint to eight strategic locations across the United States. Photo by Gemini Industries. 

EL RENO, Okla., Gemini Industries, Inc., an employee-owned manufacturer of wood coating solutions, has acquired Industrial Coating Solutions (ICS) in Vancouver, Washington.

ICS is an industrial wood coatings distributor, incorporated in 2007 with a mission to help customers make wood finishing profitable. Known for incorporating European products and applications into large, automated finish lines, ICS was also an early adopter of water-based systems and continues to specialize in them today. 

“After nearly 20 years of business, Gemini’s acquisition of ICS is a natural progression,” said Peter Swindler, co-owner of ICS. “This is a fulfillment of two companies aligned with the same mission: customer support.”

Headquartered in El Reno, Oklahoma, Gemini Industries has more than 60 years of experience in developing innovative wood coatings for distributors, professional wood finishers and consumers. The brand offers a complete line of wood finishing products and support materials for both interior and exterior applications as well as real wood flooring. 

“This acquisition supports a key element of our long-term growth strategy by strengthening our focus on industrial distribution and OEM markets,” said Chris Hicks, CEO of Gemini Industries. “We are excited about the opportunities it creates to expand our presence and accelerate growth in the Pacific Northwest.”

This acquisition expands Gemini’s footprint to eight strategic administration, distribution, manufacturing and supply locations across the United States, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.   

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