GracoRoberts acquires Sky Mart to expand Latin American aerospace reach, strengthen Miami hub, and enhance inventory, AOG, and technical capabilities.
GracoRoberts has officially announced the acquisition of Sky Mart, marking a significant step in its strategy to expand its international footprint, particularly throughout Latin America. By leveraging its corporate headquarters in Miami as a gateway to the aerospace-rich Latin American market, the company aims to further solidify its position as a leading distributor of specialty aerospace chemicals. This acquisition allows GracoRoberts to enhance its reach within the $6.5 billion Latin American MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) sector, expand its Aircraft on Ground (AOG) capabilities, and provide customers with immediate access to an extensive inventory of lubricants, strengthening the company’s global reputation as the largest, fastest, and most technically focused distributor in its segment.
The integration of Sky Mart into GracoRoberts’ operations not only broadens technical sales coverage across Latin America, the Caribbean, Florida, and parts of the United States, but also adds 42,000 square feet of fulfillment center capacity in strategic locations including Miami, FL, San Antonio, TX, and Indianapolis, IN. This expansion significantly enhances GracoRoberts’ inventory of oils, greases, and other essential fluids while providing Sky Mart customers access to the company’s comprehensive portfolio of adhesives, composites, paints, and coatings. In addition, clients will benefit from GracoRoberts’ robust e-commerce platform for immediate product procurement and support from its global technical sales team, ensuring both convenience and expert guidance.
Jason Caldwell, President and CEO of GracoRoberts, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “We are excited to welcome the Sky Mart team into the GracoRoberts family. This partnership enhances our ability to serve the global aerospace community, particularly in Latin America and through our Miami hub, offering improved stocking positions, broader product lines, and a scalable e-commerce and AOG platform tailored to an industry that demands reliability and speed.”
Sky Mart co-founder Juan Gregorio Robbin shared his perspective on the merger, noting that after forty years as a family-operated business, joining GracoRoberts allows the company to extend its commitment to stocking the right products, delivering exceptional service, and ensuring operational excellence. Ana Maria Robbin, Executive Vice President and co-owner of Sky Mart, reflected on the acquisition’s alignment with the family’s legacy, emphasizing the shared values of vision, determination, and service-driven culture between the two organizations.
The leadership teams from both companies are committed to facilitating a smooth, customer-focused transition that preserves each organization’s culture while maintaining uninterrupted business operations. The acquisition is supported by CM Equity Partners, the private equity sponsor behind GracoRoberts, which has played a critical role in supporting the company’s growth and expansion. Under Caldwell’s leadership, GracoRoberts has completed six acquisitions over the past seven years including E.V. Roberts, Able Aerospace Adhesives, Silmid, SkyGeek, Pacific Coast Composites, and now Sky Mart—strategically enhancing value for enterprise partners and strengthening the global aerospace supply chain.
