Grinding solutions expert Saint-Gobain Abrasives is helping metalworking companies minimize their carbon footprint. To this end, it offers solutions such as the new ceramic Norton Quantum Prime grit technology. A case study shows that the new high-performance grit significantly increases the productivity and sustainability of grinding processes. The abrasive's bond formula and matrix can be flexibly adapted to the application in question, offering versatility. The homogeneous grain distribution as well as the unparalleled cutting performance and cutting ability of the micro-friable, self-sharpening grain reduces power consumption.
In 2014, Saint-Gobain Abrasives launched a five-point plan that is regularly reviewed for sustainability criteria by the international organization CDP. Only if their high standards are met is a company listed on the "Climate Change A List". Saint-Gobain Abrasives complies with the sustainability standards. In addition, Saint-Gobain Abrasives is a founding and active member of FEPA's Sustainable European Abrasive Manufacturers (SEAM) program. Members engaged in this program are committed to reducing the footprint of the entire abrasives manufacturing and distribution value chain. All members have also committed to report on their projects and progress on a regular basis and on the basis of concrete key figures.