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Silmid Announces Aerospace Expansion into the Middle East

Strategic Move Positions Silmid for Growth in the High-Demand MENA Aerospace Market

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 3, 2025 – Silmid, a GracoRoberts company, is a pioneer and leader in specialty chemical eCommerce distribution for the aerospace industry and has served a global customer base for over 40 years. Effective Q3 2025, Silmid is proud to announce its strategic expansion into the Middle East market. Spearheading this initiative is Silmid’s Business Development Manager, Johnny Ghossain, whose regional expertise and multilingual fluency position the company for accelerated growth across the MENA region.

Johnny Ghossain was born and raised in the Middle East, where he earned his degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Advertising. In 2007, he relocated to Dubai, UAE, where he spent over a decade working for Emirates Airlines—one of the world’s premier carriers. During this time, Johnny developed a deep understanding of cross-cultural communication and business engagement, skills that continue to guide his customer-first approach.

In 2018, Johnny moved to the United Kingdom and joined Silmid in 2021. Since then, he has successfully managed accounts and customer relationships across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. His fluency in Arabic, English, and French allows him to build strong, trust-based relationships with a diverse range of aerospace partners.

“This is more than a regional expansion—it’s a commitment to our customers in the Middle East,” said Johnny Ghossain. “I’m passionate about supporting the aerospace community here with high-quality materials, localized service, and a deep understanding of the market’s unique needs.”

Jasmel Dhillon, Silmid’s Managing Director and VP of International Operations, continued, “The MENA region represents a diverse set of aerospace customers with specific product needs. The aerospace and aviation sector there is experiencing significant growth due to a surge in travel demand, MRO market growth, and sustainability; all of which are the cornerstone of Silmid’s strong market position. We are excited to have a presence in this region and offer white-glove service to our customers there.”

Silmid’s growth in the Middle East marks a key milestone in GracoRoberts’ global distribution strategy. By combining local expertise with a world-class product portfolio—including adhesives, sealants, coatings, lubricants, and composite materials—the company is positioned to deliver tailored solutions that support OEM and MRO operations throughout the region.

To learn more about Silmid’s capabilities or to connect with Johnny Ghossain directly, visit: https://www.silmid.com/help/support/request-consultation-with-johnny/

About Silmid Limited

Headquartered in Coleshill near Birmingham, UK, Silmid Limited (www.silmid.com), a GracoRoberts company, is a pioneer and leader in specialty chemical eCommerce distribution for the aerospace & defense industry and has served a global customer base for over 40 years. Silmid is a long-time partner of key suppliers including 3M Aerospace, AkzoNobel, Arrow, Eastman Turbo Oils, Henkel, PPG Aerospace, NYCO, Shell Aviation, and Socomore, and can source from over 400 vendors to supply customer requirements. Founded in 1980, we quickly recognized the importance of digital transformation, becoming early adopters of eCommerce in a B2B environment. Our journey has been marked by continuous improvement and adaptation, and a powerful belief in automation, with a human touch. Whether we are improving supply chain efficiency with new technologies, delivering same day dispatch and new ecommerce experiences to meet customer need, or offering specialty packaging, inventory management, and export capabilities with a laser-sharp focus on quality, we pride ourselves on being uniquely positioned to deliver customer value at every stage.

About GracoRoberts

Headquartered in Arlington, TX, GracoRoberts (www.gracoroberts.com) is the largest, fastest, and most technically focused specialty chemicals distributor to serve the global aerospace market. We are a full-service supplier of complex engineered materials for aerospace & defense segments, composites, electronics, and other advanced manufacturing industries. Fully AS- and ISO-certified and authorized to distribute 3M, Airtech, AkzoNobel, Castrol, Eastman, Henkel, Hexcel, Huntsman, ITW Polymers, Mask-Off, Momentive, Resin Formulators, Scott Bader, Sika, and Zip Chem, we also source other providers upon request. GracoRoberts differentiates by adding value and offering a frictionless path to market: world-class ecommerce available through three websites (www.skygeek.com, www.silmid.com, and www.gracoroberts.com), and white glove service through a team of technical experts skilled in global distribution, custom formulation, specialty packaging, vendor managed inventory, intermix paint services, and turnkey defense logistics & compliance programs. Both paths serve thousands of customers from more than 65 countries and all seven continents around the globe.