Porcher Abrasive Coatings (“Porcher” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of temperature-cured abrasive coated surfaces, is delighted to announce a strategic investment partnership with Novus, a UK-based private equity firm specialising in supporting high-growth industrial and manufacturing businesses.
Founded more than 30 years ago, Porcher has established itself as a trusted name in the field of engineered abrasive coatings. The Company’s products are used in a diverse range of industrial applications where durability, precision, and performance are critical. Over the decades, Porcher has built a reputation for technical excellence, innovative product development, and a steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction. Its coatings are widely used across key sectors including aerospace, energy, automotive, and general manufacturing, where reliability and quality are paramount.
The new partnership with Novus represents an exciting milestone in Porcher’s ongoing growth story. With the backing of Novus, Porcher plans to accelerate investment in its people, facilities, and technology, ensuring the Company remains at the forefront of innovation in abrasive surface engineering. This collaboration will provide the resources and strategic support required to expand capacity, enhance research and development capabilities, and continue to deliver high-performance products tailored to the evolving needs of global customers.
Commenting on the partnership, Edward Porcher, Managing Director & Founder of Porcher, said:
“We are thrilled to welcome Novus as a strategic partner. This investment marks an important step in Porcher’s evolution and gives us the platform to pursue our long-term ambitions. With Novus’s support, we will continue to strengthen our technical expertise, develop new materials and coatings, and invest in our talented workforce. Most importantly, we will remain committed to the core values of quality, service, and innovation that have defined Porcher for over three decades.”
Neil El Hachem, Partner at Novus, added:
“Porcher is an outstanding business with a strong heritage and an exceptional team. The Company’s reputation for quality and innovation has made it a trusted supplier across some of the world’s most demanding industries. We are excited to partner with Edward and the Porcher team to build on that success and unlock the next phase of growth. Our investment will help accelerate expansion initiatives, support product diversification, and ensure Porcher continues to deliver exceptional value to its customers.”
Together, Porcher and Novus will focus on scaling the business sustainably while maintaining the Company’s strong customer-centric culture. Planned initiatives include expanding production capacity, enhancing sustainability practices, and investing in new product development aimed at supporting emerging industrial technologies.
The teams at Porcher and Novus are united by a shared vision: to strengthen Porcher’s position as a market leader in abrasive coating solutions and to deliver continued innovation and value to customers around the world.
