GracoRoberts Achieves All-Important DoD CMMC 2.0 Level II Certification

Joins the less than 1% of the Entire Defense Industrial Base to Earn this Critical Compliance Certification; Future-Proofs its Global Cybersecurity Leadership

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GracoRoberts announced that it has achieved its CMMC Level II certification with a perfect score of 110, having successfully completed implementation of all security controls outlined in NIST SP 800-171, along with key measures to mitigate threats, including C3PAO and self-audits, security and response plans, access control, training, and dedicated support and development resources. This achievement places GracoRoberts among a highly elite group of roughly 350 companies – less than 1% of the entire Defense Industrial Base – who are leading the way in cybersecurity excellence.

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program is fast becoming a requirement for individuals and organizations that work with the Department of Defense (DoD) and handle sensitive information or CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) and proprietary information systems. For GracoRoberts' Defense Logistics & Compliance business, the decision to achieve this level of compliance was a forward-thinking and substantial investment of time and resources that began in 2017. Karen Ward, GracoRoberts' Chief Information Officer, explained that "early on, we recognized the critical need for CMMC II compliance and the importance of our cybersecurity posture for our defense customer base, and truly, the aerospace community-at-large. We are proud to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to protect and serve our customers, our military services, and the defense of our nation."

As the largest, fastest, and most technical aerospace specialty chemical distributor in the world, Jason Caldwell, President & CEO, commented on how and why GracoRoberts has chosen to lead the market and differentiate itself in this way. "CMMC II certification isn't just a compliance checkbox – it's a clear gateway to supply chain resilience, a verification of industry leading security and safety, and a demonstration of continuous operational improvement." He continued, "whether our customers choose us for our technical expertise and white glove service, or the speed and ease of our ecommerce platforms, certification means data privacy, compliance assurance, and next-level customer protection that cements trust with our defense and commercial customers alike."

Cybersecurity is of paramount importance for the Defense Industrial Base and all businesses in this digital age. GracoRoberts has remained steadfast in its effort to safeguard its customers' defense-related contracts and technical data, as well as its own data, systems, and operations. The organization remains dedicated to ensuring the protection of sensitive information with a 100% focus on confidentiality, communication, and trust, enabling its role as a trusted supplier within the defense, commercial, and general aviation and aerospace supply chains.

About GracoRoberts

Headquartered in Arlington, TX, GracoRoberts (www.gracoroberts.com) is the single largest, fastest, and most technically focused specialty chemicals distributor to serve the global aerospace market and is fully AS, ISO, and CMMC II certified. We serve the aerospace OEM, MRO, and defense segments, composites, electronics, and other advanced manufacturing industries. As a family of brands including Silmid, SkyGeek, and Pacific Coast Composites, we are authorized to distribute 3M, Airtech, Aeroshell, AkzoNobel, Eastman, Henkel, Hexcel, Huntsman, Isovolta, Momentive, PPG, Resin Formulators, Royco, Scott Bader, Sika, American Fiber and Finishing, Armite Lubricants, Arrow Solutions, B&J Rubber Products, Castrol, Chemetall, Contec, Deb Stoko, ITW Performance Polymers, Mask-Off, Master Fluid Solutions, NYCO, Permabond, Reabrook Ltd, Rocol, Royal Adhesives, Socomore, and Zip-Chem, and can source thousands of other providers upon request. We differentiate by adding value: services include world-class ecommerce available through three websites (www.skygeek.com, www.silmid.com, and www.gracoroberts.com), global distribution, custom formulation, specialty packaging, vendor managed inventory, intermix and kitting services, defense logistics and compliance, export management services, and an on-staff Chemist, lab, and testing facility. GracoRoberts prides itself in delivering superior engineered materials with impeccable support to thousands of customers from more than 65 countries around the globe.

About CM Equity Partners

CM Equity Partners (www.cmequity.com), based in New York, NY, provides capital to the Federal services and aerospace and defense industries. For 30 years, CMEP has partnered with management teams to build enduring value by leveraging its industry knowledge, relationships, operating experience, and its corporate finance, M&A, and private equity expertise. CMEP employs an active and collaborative management approach, developing long-term strategic plans and guiding decisions on re-investment of profits to grow and broaden a company's revenue base and capabilities. CMEP's investments are structured with flexibility across a broad spectrum of the capital structure, including equity, structured equity, and mezzanine debt.

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