SANDING BLOCK MARKET ANALYSIS

Sanding Block Market, By product type (Manual Sanding Blocks, Power Sanding Blocks), By Grit Type (Coarse, Medium, Fine), By Application (Surface Preparation, Surface Smoothing, Surface Finishing), By End Use industry (Automotive, Woodworking, Construction, Aerospace, Marine, Others (Including Metalworking, Healthcare, and Electronics)), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

New product launches

3M Hookit Clean Sanding Painters Backup Pad (2021): A new sanding backup pad designed for use with 3M Clean Sanding discs. The product offers improved dust extraction and reduced disc loading, resulting in longer disc life and faster sanding.
Festool Granat Net Abrasives (2021): A new line of abrasive discs and sheets designed for use with Festool sanding tools. The product offers high-performance sanding with improved dust extraction and a longer lifespan.
Norton 3X Sanding Discs (2021): A new line of sanding discs designed for use with Norton sanding tools

Acquisition and partnerships

Mirka: In 2020, Mirka is sanding block manufacturing company acquired Superabrasive Inc., a leading manufacturer of diamond tools and equipment for the construction and stone industries. The acquisition strengthened Mirka's position in the abrasives market and expanded its product portfolio.
Saint-Gobain Abrasives: In 2020, Saint-Gobain Abrasives abrasive products company acquired SHDIATOOL, a Chinese manufacturer of diamond tools and equipment. The acquisition aimed to expand Saint-Gobain's product portfolio and strengthen its position in the Asian market.
Sia Abrasives: In 2021, Sia Abrasives acquired Cuban Abrasives, a UK-based manufacturer of abrasive products. The acquisition aimed to expand Sia Abrasives' product portfolio and strengthen its position in the European market.

Sanding Block Market Report Snapshots