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This acquisition expands Gemini’s footprint in administration, distribution, manufacturing, & supply locations in the Pacific Northwest.
July 10, 2026
By: Rachel Klemovitch
Assistant Editor
Gemini Industries, Inc., an employee-owned leading manufacturer of innovative wood coating solutions, acquired Industrial Coating Solutions (ICS) in Vancouver, Washington.
This acquisition expands Gemini’s footprint to 8 strategic administration, distribution, manufacturing, and supply locations across the United States, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.
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.
Headquartered in El Reno, Oklahoma, Gemini Industries, Inc. has over 60 years of experience in developing innovative wood coatings for distributors, professional wood finishers, and consumers. The brand family offers a complete line of wood finishing products and support materials for interior and exterior applications as well as real wood flooring.
“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.”
“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.”
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