CROM Expands Texas Presence with Acquisition of Dobbs Coating Systems
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – 7/10/2026 — The CROM Corporation (“CROM”), a national leader in water infrastructure solutions, today announced the acquisition of Dobbs Coating Systems, Inc., a respected Texas-based industrial coatings contractor specializing in water and wastewater treatment facilities. The acquisition represents another significant milestone in CROM’s strategic growth plan, expanding the company’s service capabilities and geographic reach throughout Texas and Oklahoma.
Headquartered in Weatherford, Texas, Dobbs Coating Systems has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality protective coating solutions for municipal water and wastewater facilities, industrial plants, power generation facilities, and commercial infrastructure. The company is licensed throughout Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma and offers a broad range of specialized services including abrasive blasting, technical coatings, chemical-resistant linings, secondary containment systems, epoxy flooring, and lead paint abatement. These capabilities complement CROM’s existing portfolio of new tank design/build construction, inspection, rehabilitation, coating, and construction services.
“This acquisition reflects our continued commitment to investing in exceptional people and expanding the services we provide to water and wastewater owners across the country,” said Bobby Oyenarte, Chief Executive Officer of CROM. “Dobbs Coating Systems has earned an outstanding reputation for quality workmanship, technical expertise, and customer service. Their experienced team and strong relationships throughout Texas make them an outstanding addition to the CROM family.
The acquisition significantly strengthens CROM’s presence in one of the nation’s fastest-growing water infrastructure markets while enhancing its ability to provide comprehensive asset management solutions—from engineering and inspections through rehabilitation, coatings, and new construction.
CROM | Dobbs Coating Systems will continue serving existing customers while benefiting from CROM’s national resources, engineering expertise, safety culture, and expanded service offerings. Customers can expect the same trusted personnel, quality workmanship, and a continued commitment to project excellence that have defined Dobbs’ success for decades.
“We are excited to join an organization that shares our values and commitment to serving the water industry,” said Wendell Dobbs, founder of Dobbs Coating Systems. “Our customers and employees remain our highest priority, and partnering with CROM creates tremendous opportunities to continue delivering exceptional service while expanding the capabilities available to our clients.”
The acquisition further reinforces CROM’s long-term strategy of building a nationwide platform of complementary water infrastructure services. Together, the organizations will provide owners with enhanced technical expertise, expanded geographic coverage, and greater resources to address the increasing need for rehabilitation and protection of aging water infrastructure.
“This partnership helps to further our mission to create greater value for our customers,” added Oyenarte. “By combining Dobbs’ specialized coatings expertise with CROM’s full suite of infrastructure solutions, we’re even better positioned to help our clients extend the life of their critical infrastructure assets safely, under the highest standard of quality, and with purpose-driven efficiency.”
About CROM
Founded in 1953, CROM is a water infrastructure solutions provider focused on the innovation, design, construction, restoration, and maintenance of the nation’s essential infrastructure. Based in Gainesville, FL, with eight regional offices throughout the U.S., CROM specializes in prestressed concrete tanks, CROM2 watertight, tensioned, straight-wall tanks, and end-to-end restoration services for the nation’s water/wastewater facilities and other essential infrastructure. CROM is committed to core values and the safe delivery of high-quality, long-lasting, comprehensive turnkey solutions that support communities and industries while fostering innovation and excellence. For more information, please visit www.cromcorp.com
About Dobbs Coating Systems
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Weatherford, Texas, Dobbs Coating Systems is a specialty industrial coatings contractor serving municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities, industrial plants, power plants, and commercial infrastructure throughout Texas and the surrounding states. The company specializes in protective coatings, abrasive blasting, chemical-resistant linings, and related rehabilitation services. For more information, please visit www.dobbscoatingssystems.com