- In October 2023, Saint-Gobain partnered with Dedeco Abrasive Products, a leading specialty abrasives manufacturer, to market Dedeco’s Sunburst abrasive line. This collaboration aligns with Saint-Gobain’s broader objective of providing comprehensive and innovative abrasive solutions to meet diverse industry needs
- In August 2024, a start-up supported by IIT Madras developed India's first abrasive waterjet machine. Capable of cutting combustible materials without producing heat, this innovation holds significant potential for the semiconductor, aviation, defense, and diamond industries
- In February 2024, CenterOak Partners LLC, a private equity firm based in Dallas, announced the sale of SurfacePrep to Nautic Partners. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, SurfacePrep is a prominent global distributor offering surface enhancement solutions, including loose and coated abrasives, specialty ceramic materials, spare parts, and equipment
