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INTRODUCTION
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METALWORKING
MANUALSANDING
MACHINESANDING
FINISHING
MICROFINISHING
MASKING& WIPINGPRODUCTS
NORTONPAINT SYSTEM
A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE
In the mid 19th Century, a group
of ceramists and entrepreneurs in
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, set
out with a goal: meet the growing need
of the burgeoning U.S. manufacturing
industry, which needed an ever
increasing supply of grinding wheels
to build and maintain machinery.
ABOUT THE NORTON BRAND
For over 110 years, the Norton brand has been
dedicated to providing innovative abrasive products
and solutions to our customers. Whether sanding
furniture, finishing a turbine blade or slicing
a semiconductor component, if you are using
abrasives, we have the product and the know-how.
Today, Norton manufactures and distributes the
widest range of abrasives and related products to
many different markets.
As the premium brand within the portfolio, Norton
supports major markets including metal working,
automotive manufacturing, automotive aftermarket,
aerospace, wood working, bearing, foundries, DIY,
housing & construction, and paint & decoration market.
Norton is the world leading supplier of bonded
abrasives, with more than 250,000 types and
sizes, both stock and custom-designed products
for specific applications. We are also a leading
manufacturer of coated abrasive products, offering
more than 38,000 types of coated products with a
variety of abrasive grains and backings.
With over 50 years of industry leadership in diamond
and CBN experience, we can meet customer needs
for part tolerance, higher quality finishes and
greater productivity.
The dedicated people of Norton have a history and
culture of providing innovative solutions for the
many challenges faced by industries.
Our dedication to our business and customers
ensures we will continue to be a global leader by
providing value to you, our customer.
THE NORTON BRAND HISTORY
Norton started as a pottery business in 1858 in
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. By 1876, they were
manufacturing grinding wheels, having a patent for
vitrified wheels, with customer demands flourishing.
In 1885, the Norton Emery Wheel Company was
founded commanding 1.5 million square feet
(140,000 square metres) of manufacturing space.
Throughout the 20th century, Norton continually
grew its abrasive range and became established
world-wide: Germany (1910), France (1920), UK
(1930), Italy (1935), Brazil (1956), India (1968), Japan
(1972)... By 1950, Norton was the leading world-wide
abrasive brand.
Through continual improvement, product excellence
and a drive for innovation, Norton continues today
to be the world leader in abrasives - a brand
synonymous with quality and cutting edge
technological solutions.
• Annual world-wide turnover € 1.25 Billion
• 45 manufacturing sites
• Over 60 sales offices across 28 countries
in 5 continents