Universal Minerals Inc. (UMI) is one of the leaders in surface preparation innovation. For over 40 years, it has been manufacturing and supplying mineral abrasives for blast cleaning and coatings removal. Based in Houston, Texas, the firm offers abrasives to contractors and facility owners for blasting and painting purpose. Universal Minerals Inc.'s blasting abrasives has applications in waterjet abrasive, coatings removal and maintenance operations of its customers. The firm's waterjet abrasives, sandblasting abrasives and soda abrasives meet the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TCEQ) requirements.