March 26, 2025 – Techniques Surfaces Holdings, SAS, a HEF Groupe company (“HEF”) today announced that it has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Vergason Technology, Inc (“VTI” or “Company”).
VTI is located in Van Etten, NY and is a leading provider of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology in the form of coating equipment and services. The Company’s portfolio of offerings includes sputtering, thermal evaporation, and cathodic arc deposition technologies for a variety of metalizing and hard coating applications in the automotive, aerospace, medical, cutting tool, and electronics sectors.
VTI will continue to be led by its current President, Josh Soper.
“I and our 3,200 HEF Groupe associates across 21 countries and 90 facilities welcome VTI employees, customers and suppliers. HEF Groupe will support the VTI team to enlarge their business and further globalize, diversify and market the coating technologies and applications that VTI has developed locally.” Fabrice Prost, HEF Groupe President.
“VTI is extremely proud and honored to become part of the HEF Groupe and we look forward to expanding our services and offerings. It is exciting to ensure our presence in our local community and in continuing to make contributions to our valuable customers, suppliers, and the industry that we work in.” Gary Vergason, Founder and CEO of Vergason Technology, Inc
“We are excited to announce that VTI has been acquired by HEF Groupe. This marks a significant milestone in our journey and opens up new opportunities for growth and innovation. We believe that joining forces with HEF will enhance our ability to serve our customers and expand our PVD equipment and coating offerings. We are grateful for the support of our employees, customers, and partners, and we look forward to a bright future together. – Josh Soper, President, Vergason Technology, Inc.
