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The company\u2019s product portfolio includes 400+ custom-engineered metal component parts including turbine blades, vanes, shrouds, rotors, and sprockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calvert Street focuses on partnering with owner-operators and managers of family-owned and identified Abrasive-Form as a priority investment target early in the sale process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are thrilled to have found a partner who shares our vision for the next evolution of Abrasive-Form. With their growth orientation and operational expertise, Calvert Street will help us accelerate the implementation of our strategic growth plan to better serve our global customer base,\u201d said John Harig, President of Abrasive-Form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ken Kummer, Founder and CEO of Abrasive-Form added: \u201cLivingstone\u2019s Industrial team immersed themselves in the unique intricacies of our business, developed an outstanding offering package, and provided sound advice throughout the process. 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