Marco Group, a manufacturer and distributor of surface preparation equipment and consumables, agreed to merge with APE Companies, a provider of abrasive products, including garnet and equipment. Financial terms were not disclosed. “I’m really excited about this merger which allows us to offer a broader range of products, services and solutions to meet our consumers’ surface preparation, coating application and safety needs. By bringing together both companies’ complementary strengths and assets, we aim to provide best-in-class customer service and become the employer of choice,” John Kaul, Marco Group CEO.