Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a leading global materials science company developing hard and superhard materials for a wide range of industries and applications, today announced that it has successfully acquired Aggressive Grinding Service (AGS), a Pennsylvania-based precision carbide and ceramics company.
The addition of AGS to the Hyperion Materials & Technologies family will strengthen Hyperion’s capabilities and leadership in several high-growth markets, including telecommunications. leadership in multiple high-growth markets, including can tooling, custom and pre-formed carbide rod blanks and a variety of finished wear-resistant components. The companies will begin working together to expand Hyperion’s product portfolio and streamline workflow processes to increase efficiency and responsiveness for customers.
AGS, founded in 1988 and located about 30 miles east of Pittsburgh in Latrobe, offers extensive grinding and machining, including centerless OD and OD surface grinding, centerless OD and peel grinding, as well as wire EDM and grinding wheel grinding services. The company The company has about 90 employees operating the latest in grinding and honing equipment.
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AGS senior management will remain in place and will report to the Hyperion organization.
