Tyrolit broadens reach and product range with Radiac Abrasives purchase

Radiac is the second-largest manufacturer of bonded abrasives and super abrasive grinding wheels in the United States. The company will maintain its Salem, Illinois, headquarters and continue to operate manufacturing facilities in Salem and Oswego, Illinois;Marysville, Washington; and Tijuana, Mexico. Tyrolit will market Radiac as an independent brand, with the acquisition strengthening Tyrolit's market position in North America and building on the brand's strengths world-wide. Radiac is a leading manufacturer of conventional bonded and superabrasive products, taking in: creepfeed wheels; toolroom wheels; segments; centreless grinding wheels; superabrasives; diamond tools; rubber regulating wheels; rubber bond cut-off wheels; rubber grinding wheels; and coated and non-woven wheels. It offers products divided into 'Industrial Range' and 'Automotive Aftermarket'. Tyrolit is a leading world-wide manufacturer of conventional bonded and superabrasive products to the industrial metalworking, construction, and natural stone industries, and is part of the Swarovski Group, which includes Swarovski Crystal and Swarovski Optik. "The synergies between Tyrolit and Radiac make this acquisition the perfect marriage of conventional bonded and super abrasive products, industry-group focused engineering expertise and services to industrial customers around the globe," Radiac Abrasives' David Pryor said. "The depth of Tyrolit's research and development and consistent flow of new products to the industrial marketplace are strong complements to Radiac Abrasives' current market strengths," added Fritz Korradi, managing director of Tyrolit Metal Precision Business.