India Top Abrasives Manufacturers Grindwell Norton is Coming

Recently, following the Verified Member  indentificaiton of Carborundum Universal Ltd, another world-class abrasives manufacturer in India, Grindwell Norton (hereinafter referred to as "GNO") has registered as a member of iAbrasive. 

Established in 1967, Grindwell Norton is a collaboration of America Norton and an India company Grindwell. At first, those two companies only have cooperation relationship in technology. Later, 1n 1971, they further developed cooperation in financial. In 1983, GNO was listed on Bombay Stock Exchange as a joint venture. In 1970, Saint-Gobain friendly took over Norton in global context. Six years later, GNO had become the first subsidiary cooperation of Saint-Gobain in India. 

Today, GNO has developed into the leading abrasives manufacturer in India (including coated abrasivs, bonded abrasive, non-woven abrasives, super hard products and thin grinding wheel) and Silicon Carbide. They also produce and sell high performance refractory and performance plastic products. The Project Engineer Group of GNO has invested lots of projects, and has become valuable resources of Saint-Gobain in India or even in world wide. In the financial year of 2012-2013, the total sales amounted to Rs. 9.91 billion, operating profit reached Rs. 1.37 billion, and the net profit is as high as Rs. 980 million. 

GNO has seven production bases in India, respectively located in Mora near Mumbai, Nagpur, Bangalore, Tirupati, Halol near Vadodara, Himachal Pradesh and Bhutan. Moreover, they have 11 sale departments spread in India. The Himachal Pradesh Abrasives site and Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials Bhutan Pvt. Ltd. are two recent projects which have been carried out to broaden the Groups presence in India and improve their recognition.  

In 2006, GNO has been selected as Forbes Asia's "Best Under a Billion". There are total 23 India enterprises in that list, GNO was listed relying on its sales near a billion dollars. 

GNO has been dedicated to become the world first-class company, producing the world-class products and owing the most advanced technology. They emphasize on cutting-edge technology, insists on innovation, providing world-class service and advocate free way of operation. As a member of Saint-Gobain, GNO has irreplaceable advantages. They have access to the best products and the most advanced technology, which makes it possible for them to provide products qualified in developing trend and future requirements. 

In fact, Grindwell Norton becomes member of iAbrasive equals developing a win-win situation. On the one hand, the register of international big company reflects the strength and brand influence of iAbrasive; on the other hand, after becoming a member of iAbrasive, Grindwell has access to more resources which assists them to broaden market in China. Grinwell Norton is coming. Well, abrasives manufacturers don't hesitate. Welcome to become iAbrasive members!