World-leading manufacturer of surface finishing and industrial solutions, Mirka Ltd, has announced the acquisition of all bonded conventional abrasive wheels assets of leading manufacturer Hermes Schleifmittel GmbH.

The asset purchase deal, signed in Hamburg, includes the bonded abrasives factory in Uetersen, all assets, inventory and staff related to the bonded business area in Germany and internationally. The acquisition is an integral part of Mirka’s strategy to expand the business and product portfolio in the field of precision grinding. 

Mirka has systematically developed its portfolio in the area of precision grinding since 2013, when the company built a dedicated production line for micro grit flexible abrasives for polishing and lapping applications. In 2017, Mirka acquired the superabrasive wheel manufacturer Cafro in Italy, followed by dressing roll manufacturer URMA Rolls in 2021. With the addition of Hermes bonded conventional wheels, which supplement Mirka’s diamond and CBN wheel range, the basic portfolio is now complete.

‘Finally, after years of building up the portfolio, we now have a broad, comprehensive and very competitive offering in precision grinding that can serve the most demanding grinding applications,’ says Mirka’s Chief Executive Officer, Stefan Sjöberg. ‘We are really excited about this opportunity and the synergies it brings to our offering.’