Bethlehem, PA – May 5, 2025 – Rotating Machinery Services (RMS), a premier provider of aftermarket solutions for critical rotating equipment, is excited to announce the acquisition of Fusion Inc., a Houston-based precision grinding and thermal spray coating company specializing in tight-tolerance grinding, CNC and manual machining, laser cladding, and wear-resistant coating applications.
This acquisition significantly expands RMS’s vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities, enhancing its ability to control quality, cost, and lead time across the full lifecycle of turbomachinery overhauls. Fusion’s in-house expertise will immediately support RMS’s overhaul and repair of steam turbines, expanders, compressors, and other high-performance rotating equipment.
“Fusion brings a rare combination of grinding precision, laser cladding, and advanced thermal spray coating technology,” said John Bartos, CEO of RMS. “These are core to extending the life of critical components in turbomachinery, and by bringing them inhouse we’re strengthening RMS’s ability to deliver world-class service with speed, consistency, and technical excellence.”
Fusion Inc. has built a strong reputation for delivering custom-machined components with exacting standards and for applying industrial coatings—particularly hardface and wear-resistant overlays—that enhance component durability and performance in high stress environments.
These thermal spray coatings play a critical role in restoring worn parts, improving corrosion resistance, and extending mean time between overhauls for rotating machinery. “We’ve always taken pride in solving complex grinding and surface wear challenges,” said Stratton Gillis, Founder of Fusion Inc. “Joining RMS allows us to apply those capabilities more broadly, especially in support of the turbomachinery space. We’re thrilled to be part of an organization that values precision and technical integrity as much as we do.”
Fusion will continue operations at its Houston facility and will serve as a key internal partner across RMS’s national repair network—supporting component restoration, manufacturing, and surface treatment needs for rotating equipment customers.
About Rotating Machinery Services (RMS) Founded in 1998, RMS is a leading independent provider of engineered solutions and aftermarket services for rotating equipment, including steam turbines, expanders, compressors, and other turbomachinery. With facilities across the U.S., RMS delivers field service, component repair, analysis, and technical upgrades to customers in the energy, petrochemical, and industrial sectors.
About Fusion Inc. Fusion Inc. is a Houston-based service-oriented coating & grinding facility that additionally offers some CNC and manual machining, specializing in tight tolerance grinding, and advanced coating applications including laser cladding. Known for its responsiveness, quality, and materials expertise, Fusion supports critical equipment repair across a wide range of industrial markets.