Mirka, 3M, Sia, INDASA, Hermes and Ultrimax manufacture some of the best abrasive products on the market. Here's a quick look at their histories and what each company brings to the market.
Mirka Abrasives
A specialist in flexible abrasives and dust-free sanding systems for the joinery industry, Mirka has decades of experience and a strong reputation for innovation and quality. All its products are manufactured in Finland, with more than 90% being exported and sold in over 80 countries worldwide.
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Mirka produces some of the best abrasive products on the market, such as its Gold sanding pads, and Mirka Abranet and Autonet products that allow dust-free sanding when used with an extractor system. Pricewise, as you'd expect for products that offer quality and reliability, Mirka sits in the medium-high bracket. But for the price tag, you also get convenience. Mirka is a one-stop-shop for all things abrasive. They can supply you with your full sanding system, from a Mirka sander and extractor to discs and polishing compounds.
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3M Sanding Discs
Hailing from Minnesota in 1902, 3M had initially intended to mine for corundum: a mineral that is suited to the manufacture of sandpaper. That didn't go to plan, so 3M rose to the challenge of sourcing alternative raw minerals. That plan did work, and the company has been a pioneering force in the industry ever since.
Sia Abrasives
Sia has been manufacturing abrasive products at its site in Switzerland since 1875. As the industrial revolution brought demand for finishing tools and supplies, the company saw an opportunity to position itself as a specialist emery paper and emery cloth manufacturer. Today, Sia is one of the largest producers of coated abrasives in the industry.
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Sia's abrasive products are known for all-round performance at the mid-lower price scale. You won't get the top-end features such as anti-clog and dust-free sanding, but you will get value for money.
Hermes Abrasives
Hermes Abrasives Ltd (Not to be confused with the well known delivery service) was founded in 1985. It manufactures a range of sanding products from its conversion plant in Colchester, including rolls, sheets, discs, non-woven abrasives. Hermes has earned a reputation for technical excellence and providing a high level of customer care.
Ultrimax
Over 46 years of experience has developed Ultrimax into the dynamic family-run brand that it is today. The Yorkshire-born and bred company evolved from humble beginnings in Donald Hoare's home garage, where he sold cellulose paint and panels to the automotive repairs industry. Customers developed an appetite for Donald's friendly customer service and invaluable technical knowledge of the products that he sold. Six years later, the Hoares' built a warehouse, trade counter and offices. In the UK, Ultrimax has gained a reputation for manufacturing quality products at lower than big-name prices, easy-to-use online ordering and direct customer service from their Yorkshire HQ.
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Similar to Mirka Gold, the Ultrimax PSA and Velcro own-brand ranges offer the same technology and level of performance at a lower price.
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