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Sponge-Jet, United Surface Preparation Strengthen Midwest Market Presence



Sponge-Jet, Inc., provider of dry, low-dust, recyclable abrasive blasting media and equipment, has announced the addition of United Surface Preparation (USP) to its distributor network. Together, the two companies will streamline access to technologically advanced abrasive blasting solutions, strengthen regional support, and provide tailored offerings to help customers achieve best-in-class surface preparation results.

USP's sales and service territory will include the following U.S. states: Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Customers in this territory can expect locally housed Sponge-Jet Products, including a wide range of Sponge Media, Feed Units, Recyclers, as well as local access to a rental fleet of Sponge-Jet blast equipment.

USP President Christopher Nelson said, "I believe that Sponge-Jet's technologies gives USP and its customers a new and innovative way to blast in many areas in our industrial and commercial accounts. We look forward to working directly with Sponge-Jet to promote this technology across all of the platforms that we currently cover."

Sponge-Jet President Ed Zaharias said, "As a former sales manager in this same territory that USP will serve, I know that our customers are in great hands with Chris and his team. I have known Chris for many years, and we have had the opportunity to collaborate on multiple projects. USP has always shown great commitment to their customers and have a vast knowledge of the industry. We are thrilled to formalize a long-term partnership."

For more information contact:

United Surface Preparation

900 Lund Blvd., Ste. 400

Anoka, MN 55303

800-322-1413

sales@unitedsurfprep.com

www.unitedsurfprep.com

Sponge-Jet, Inc.

14 Patterson Lane

Newington, NH 03801

603-610-7950

www.spongejet.com

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