Tide Rock Acquires Electro-Spec to Launch Specialty Surface Finishing Platform

Electro-Spec brings advanced plating technologies, metallurgical expertise and automated finishing capabilities serving aerospace, defense, medical and industrial customers.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tide Rock, a growth platform for B2B companies with a portfolio of manufacturing and services businesses, announced that it has acquired Electro-Spec, a specialty plating and surface finishing company based in Indiana and South Carolina. The acquisition establishes Tide Rock's specialty surface finishing platform with advanced electroplating, passivation, and metallurgical analysis capabilities. With the addition of Electro-Spec, Tide Rock believes the platform is well positioned to support high-reliability applications across aerospace, defense, medical, telecommunications, nuclear and battery markets, providing diversified exposure across multiple high-reliability end markets.

Electro-Spec is a specialty plating and surface finishing company, providing high-reliability plating solutions for original equipment manufacturers and precision machining shops requiring NADCAP, AS9100, ITAR and other relevant industry certifications. Operating from facilities in Franklin, Indiana and Lexington, South Carolina, the company utilizes a combination of automated and semi-automated PLC-controlled plating lines and advanced metallurgical testing capabilities. Electro-Spec's capabilities include selective gold plating, electroless nickel plating, passivation, and micro-miniature (SBE) plating designed for demanding, performance-critical applications.

"Electro-Spec stood out as an attractive acquisition opportunity because of its combination of technical expertise, long-term customer relationships, and growth potential," said Brooks Kincaid, President of Tide Rock. " Electro-Spec exemplifies the high-reliability, mission-critical businesses we intend to have in our portfolio and complements Tide Rock's metal machining companies with a specialized plating capability."

Electro-Spec has developed a reputation for partnering closely with engineers and quality teams to address corrosion, wear, conductivity and performance challenges in mission-critical applications. The company's investments in automated production systems, laboratory capabilities and proprietary plating technologies allow it to deliver precision, traceability and repeatability for customers operating in highly regulated environments.

Jeff Smith, President of Electro-Spec, adds, "Building and growing Electro-Spec over the last 32 years has been the journey of a lifetime. What began as a small operation has grown into a thriving multi-site company with customers all over the world.  This happened because of the dedication of our incredible employees and the trust of our loyal customers. As I looked toward the future and our next chapter, finding the right home for Electro-Spec was my highest priority. I chose to partner with Tide Rock because of their unique approach to investing and growing businesses such as ours. Our growth has always been driven by two forces: the relentless innovation of our team and our absolute commitment to the high-reliability needs of our global customers. As I planned for the company's next phase of growth, finding a partner who respected that legacy and the value of innovation was paramount in our decision.  We wanted that story to continue, and while one chapter of our history is finished, a new one is just beginning."

Tide Rock welcomes Electro-Spec to its portfolio as a strong operational and strategic fit, enhancing its specialty manufacturing capabilities, technical depth and position as a provider of high-reliability solutions for mission-critical industries.

About Tide Rock

Tide Rock is a growth platform for B2B businesses that acquires companies with strong free cash flow and grows them to scale. It owns a portfolio of business-to-business companies in the lower middle market, specifically in the manufacturing, distribution, and services industries. It has offices in San Diego, CA and New York, NY. Learn more at www.tiderock.com.

About Electro-Spec

Electro-Spec is a leading specialty plating and surface finishing company with facilities in Franklin, Indiana and Lexington, South Carolina. For more than 60 years, the company has provided high-reliability and function-critical plating solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, telecommunications, nuclear and battery applications. Electro-Spec specializes in solving complex metallurgical and manufacturing challenges through advanced technology, engineering collaboration, quality systems and long-standing customer relationships.

Disclosure: This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice, a recommendation, or an offer to sell or solicit any security or financial product. Inherent in any investment is the risk of loss.

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SOURCE Tide Rock LLC