Mirka and Microfinishing Trends

Mirka Ultimax^® Ligno: an all-new Mirka abrasive for woodworking

The new Ultimax® Ligno is tailored for wood sanding applications. It combines a fast cut with long life, thanks to especially good resistance to clogging when sanding substrates.

Mirka PRO Finishing system: an easy and fast solution for spot repair

The Mirka® PRO Finishing solution is a system, which is aimed towards OEM and Automotive manufacturers, that combines spot sanding and polishing to give you that pro-level result.

Mirka^® Long File Boards for effective sanding of hulls

From Mirka, a new innovation for marine production: the Mirka Long File Boards for sanding hulls.  The special long file boards are available in lengths to suit one or two operators, combining easy and fast hand sanding with dust extraction.

Protective gear now part of Mirka^® Essentials

Personal protection is one of the most important aspects of professional body shop work, and for that reason Mirka is expanding the range of Mirka Essentials products to include protective gear.

Mirka^® Modular Trolley is your new jack-of-all-trades co-worker

Mirka is introducing a new way for you to take control of your workshop. The new Modular Trolley from Mirka answers to your specific needs with customizable modularity.

Freedom in grinding with the new Mirka^® ANGOS battery grinder

The new Mirka® ANGOS battery-powered grinding tool answers some of the most pressing needs in panel beating and bodywork. Free yourself from cables and hoses and focus on getting the work done faster.

Mirka acquires robotics specialist Flexmill

Mirka announces the acquisition of 100% of the shares of the Finnish robotics company Flexmill, based in Nurmijärvi outside of Helsinki. The acquisition gives Mirka the possibility to offer complete solutions and integration services for automated and robotized surface finishing.

New small DEOS sander for smooth sanding of windows, doors and frames

Mirka introduces the new, even more compact Mirka® DEOS 343 electric orbital sander to further expand the range of lightweight DEOS sanders. The new DEOS version uses a 75x100mm sanding pad, for smooth and efficient sanding of wood, doors, and frames. 

Welcome to GrindingHub 2022

You are warmly welcome to visit us at the GrindingHub fair in Stuttgart, Germany 17-20th of May 2022. Find us at Hall 7, Stand 7C81.

Mirka launches new high technology abrasive: Galaxy

Mirka’s new innovative Galaxy abrasive combines effectiveness with long life, thanks to a new self-sharpening ceramic grain, a clogging resistant coating and the new Multifit hole configuration.

New Mirka Iridium^® SR with three-dimensional technology

Mirka’s new Iridium SR abrasive features excellent consistency and an extremely long life with its efficient silicon carbide grains.

Welcome to EMO 2021

Join us at EMO 2021 at Fiera Milano, Italy from 4 to 9 October 2021 and discover the new range of Mirka® Cafro wheels and superabrasive products, Mirka films for microfinishing, as well as Mirka® URMA Rolls diamond rolls.
You can find us in hall 2, at stand G21.

Stop dust with Mirka's dust-free solution

Mirka continues to lead the way in the field of dust-free sanding.  A new Q&A campaign on Mirka's social media answers the most pressing questions about workplace health and safety. Our priority is making sanding safer and less straining, so we can make every workday easier.

Sustainability at the core of Mirka's business

Today we launch our updated Sustainability platform where you can learn more about our most recent efforts for sustainable production.

Italian URMA Rolls joins the Mirka family

On the 29^th of April, Mirka has finalized the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Superabrasive Dressing Rolls manufacturer URMA Rolls s.r.l.

New Pneumatic Belt Sander for narrow belt grinding

Mirka is introducing a new power tool for bodyshops and manufacturing. The Mirka® Pneumatic Belt Sander is a new, ergonomically designed, low vibration sander for narrow belts.

Mirka launches Innovation Challenge for new dust management solutions

Mirka is seeking for new innovative solutions for dust control and measurement in different working environments. The freshly launched Mirka Innovation Challenge invites new ideas and ready solutions for dust level measurement, to join Mirka’s decades of experience in dust-free sanding.

Mirka introduces new robotic sanders and polishers for automation

The Mirka® AIROS, the first smart electric sander designed for robotic sanding applications, is joined by new models: the Mirka AIOS sanding heads and the Mirka AIROP polishing head. The AIROS is also now available in a new small size.

Reach closer with the new Mirka^® LEROS-S 950CV

Mirka is introducing a sibling to the successful LEROS wall sander. The new LEROS-S features the well-known abilities of the LEROS, but in a shorter, even more easily handled length.

Ready for the boating season with Polarshine^® Marine Cleaning

Mirka is expanding its marine product portfolio. Mirka’s Polarshine range of compounds now features a new Marine Cleaning suite of products designed for upkeep of boats.

New Mirlon Total^® discs for dust-free machine sanding

Fibre-based Mirlon Total abrasives from Mirka now support dust-free and machine sanding thanks to new disc sizes and a Net Interface.

Polarshine^® 12 Black - Deeper gloss for darker surfaces

Mirka is introducing a new product for its Polarshine® range of polishing compounds.

The Polarshine 12 Black is specifically designed to provide deep gloss on darker surfaces.

New grits for Mirka Iridium

Our new premium abrasive Mirka Iridium® is now also available in finer grits, 800 and 1000.

The Iridium is engineered for improving your speed and efficiency with no compromise on quality – an excellent finish every time. Its special coating has been engineered to prevent clogging and reduce pilling, to increase the useable lifetime of the abrasive as its aluminium grains stay sharper for longer.

A Decade of Mirka Power Tools

Mirka is celebrating a decade of its Power Tools division.  For over ten years already, Mirka has produced power tools that are especially well suited to work together with Mirka abrasives - and their end users.

Mirka’s award-winning, ergonomic and easy to use power tools are currently some of its best selling products, and the people developing these products are passionate about them.

New Mirka AIROS is the first smart electric sander

The new Mirka® AIROS spearheads the world’s first patent-pending Automated Industrial Programme, launched by Mirka today. AIROS is the first smart electric sander for robotic sanding applications. Integrated with OEMs’ robotic systems or collaborative robots it can carry out intensive, high workload sanding, where precision and minimal maintenance is critical.

Mirka celebrates 20 years of dust-free sanding

For two decades, Mirka has been at the forefront of dust-free sanding, thanks to an invention that revolutionized workplaces all around the world. By developing an abrasive that features a net structure instead of a conventional paper backing, we were able to introduce extremely efficient on-tool dust removal that improves both the work quality and working environment. We simply called the new abrasive Abranet®.

Remove scratches from screens with Remint^™

Mirka’s new patent-pending solution for smartphone refurbishing, Remint™, removes cosmetic flaws in minutes, restoring uniform gloss on chemically hardened glass in a low-cost and environmentally sound process.

Info: Coronavirus situation

We live in exceptional times. The COVID-19 virus now impacts every life and every market. At Mirka, we are taking proactive measures in all parts of the company to protect our staff and partners and to secure business continuity.

Improved material removal with new hybrid bond

With Mirka’s new Cafro HP Hybrid Bond grinding wheels, producers of advanced drills and end mills can look forward to better material removal and time savings. “We can see that our solution allows for depths of cut and material removal capacity that cannot be reached with wheels that use standard resin or hybrid bonds”, explains Business Manager Mårten Eriksson.

Abrasive manufacturers unite for sustainability

Mirka’s unwavering commitment to sustainability is strengthened further as the company joins the new SEAM program, for Sustainable European Abrasive Manufacturers. The initiative of the program is to implement new sustainability measures to drive the entire industry forward.

Mirka^® AROS-B winner at SEMA

Our cordless sander was named 2019 Global Media Award Winner at the SEMA  show in Las Vegas. The Mirka AROS-B was picked among thousands of products by a panel of international judges.

Cutting power and gloss with new Polarshine^® 45

Mirka kicks it up a notch with a new water-based and silicone-free compound for polishing gelcoat and other hard surfaces. The new polishing compound for the marine industry tackles hard surfaces such as gelcoat with both cutting power and high gloss finish.

Welcome to EMO 2019!

Join us at EMO Hannover 2019, 16-21 September, where we proudly present the official launch of the “Best of Two Worlds” – when Cafro products become a part of the Mirka Precision Industry family. 

New Novastar^® Flex for sanding of curved surfaces

Mirka expands its Novastar abrasive range with new ultra-flexible hand sanding sheets for contours and edges. "With the new Novastar Flex sheets, the superior flexibility allows you to sand any challenging shape or hard to reach area with a light touch," says Business Sector Manager for Automotive Refinishing Ulf-Peter Åstrand.

Dedicated people meet at Ligna!

LIGNA is one of the most significant global wood fairs, and Hannover, Germany, is the place to be for all woodworkers on the 27th–31st of May. We will share our dedication to the finish  (stand D62 in hall 17) with you and show how we can support your dedication with our latest innovations and solutions.

New cordless solution puts you in the driver’s seat

Mirka expands its successful range of cordless tools with the aim to change the finessing process in automotive manufacturing. Today we’re launching not only the new cordless polishers Mirka® AROP-B and Mirka® ARP-B as well as a new Novastar® SR high precision spot repair abrasive, but introducing a complete cordless solution.

New Mirka DEOS and Mirka DEROS sanders

Today Mirka expands its successful range of electric sanders. The new delta sander Mirka® DEOS 663 CV is ideal for corners. The small Mirka DEROS 77 mm is perfected for small repairs.

Fast and flexible hand sanding with WPF Next Gen

The new WPF Next Gen is a paper abrasive for both wet and dry hand sanding. WPF Next Gen is easy to use and works well for both wet and dry applications on multiple surfaces.

Move up a size with new dust extractor by Mirka

Our popular dust extractors just got an addition to the family. Meet the Mirka® 1242 M AFC Dust Extractor: big, safe and easy to use.

Mirka expands IoT offering with myMirka Dashboard

Mirka’s digital services are no longer confined to an app on your mobile device. With the Dashboard you can access myMirka from any web browser. Additional services such as myTools and myWorkers give detailed information about Mirka tools and how they are used.

Iridium and Novastar change the game of sanding

Mirka launches two new abrasives with state-of-the-art coating technology. Iridium and Novastar are available worldwide starting from September.

Step into our world

At Automechanika Frankfurt 2018 we invite you to step into our world. A world of flawless results enabled by Mirka’s intelligent automotive refinishing solutions.

Customers consider Mirka to be a reliable supplier

Mirka performed a global customer satisfaction survey end of last year, focusing primarily on the service level of deliveries.

Warranty registration made easy with myMirka

Remember to register your tool to get 2+1 year warranty.

Red Dot award to Mirka for groundbreaking design

We are happy to announce that our new electrical wall and ceiling sander, Mirka® LEROS has received the Red Dot: Best of the Best Award 2018 for groundbreaking design.

Mirka’s toolbox goes digital with myMirka app

The app is a platform for digital services and connectivity. It’s now available worldwide for iOS and Android devices.

Mirka^® LEROS – Perfection from any angle

We are now introducing the newest addition to our power tool ranger, Mirka LEROS. This unique electric sander has features like no other comparable sander. This is the lightest wall and ceiling sander on the market enabling better ergonomics, a faster sanding process and a smooth and perfect finish.

New multihole pattern for Mirka’s popular paper abrasives

Gold and Q. Silver Ace discs get a boost from new hole configuration.

Mirka has new digital customer service channels for trial use

New digital communication channels will take Mirka’s customer service to the next level. A guided self-service and a chat function integrated into a knowledge base platform are being trialled in Finland and in the UK.

Grand Opening of Mirka’s Newest Subsidiary in Belgium

From 1^st of January 2018 Mirka has a new subsidiary, Mirka Belgium Logistics in Opglabbeek, for stock-keeping operations. The whole Belgium site, including both the warehouse and the belt converting unit, consists of 73 employees.

Mirka supports Team Rynkeby 2018

Next year Mirka will be supporting the Team Rynkeby – God Morgon Vaasa team's journey to Paris. Team Rynkeby – God Morgon is a Nordic charity project where local teams cycle together to Paris each year, to raise funds for children with critical illnesses. The donations collected in Finland will go in full to help children and young people with cancer, as well as their families, through the Aamu Säätiö and Sylva Ry foundations.

Mirka DEOS – Gets you closer. For perfection.

Imagine the perfect surface. Thanks to the new Mirka® DEOS electric sander, you can obtain that flawless end-result easier and quicker than ever before. By getting you closer to the surface, we bring your sanding experience to a completely new level.

Mirka^® LEROS, one of the Innovation Awards 2017 nominees

The Mirka development team has done it again. Years of development work and a determined focus on user-friendliness have resulted in the lightest electric wall sander on the market, Mirka^® LEROS. This unique tool will be launched to the global market in spring 2018.

Mirka^® AP – the compact polisher for small areas

Have you already seen our newest member in the pneumatic polisher range? If not, we are happy to introduce the Mirka AP 300NV that hits the market this summer.

Mirka is heading for world’s forefront in occupational safety

Mirka is doing a determined work to increase the level of occupational safety and the target is to reach zero accidents throughout the company. 

Red Dot Design Award 2017 to Mirka AOS-B Cordless Sander

The Mirka AOS-B cordless sander has been awarded the Red Dot Design Award 2017 

Mirka Middle East FZCO, opened in Dubai

Mirka Middle East FZCO, the 16th daughter company of Mirka Ltd. was opened at Dubai Airport Free Zone in UAE by Mirka´s CEO Stefan Sjöberg, in the presence of MME partners and customers.

KWH Mirka is now Mirka

The name change is part of Mirka’s strategy to simplify and standardise the names of its subsidiaries and the parent company globally.

Mirka dust-free perfection a hit at the Composites Europe 2016 exhibition

During the last week of November Mirka participated with a stand at the Composites Europe 2016 trade fair in Düsseldorf

Mirka's new 1230 dust extractors improve the performance

Award-winning Mirka^® DEROS now with vibration sensor

Thermo Polishing elevates training in paint shops

Positive feedback for Mirka’s new augmented reality tool from Finnish vehicle manufacturer

Upgraded Optimized Surface Preparation System

At Mirka, we are constantly developing and improving our products and services to better meet our customers’ needs. Our OSP system focuses on speed, control, simplicity and repeatability, with an innovative combination of superior abrasives and state-of-the-art tools. Now, we’ve updated steps 3 and 4 to maximize efficiency and improve results.

Mirka presents improved dust-free perfection at Automechanika 2016

Mirka has reached an important milestone

Today, 31^st August 2016, Mirka has reached an important milestone, as the factory in Jeppo is now completely independent of fossil fuel.

Mirka Cordless Sanders - the new battery driven platform

Mirka is expanding its power tool range by introducing the first small brushless battery driven spot repair sanders: Mirka^® AOS-B 130NV 32mm 10.8V Orbit 3.0 and Mirka^® AROS-B 150NV 32mm 10.8V Orbit 5.0.

Mirka Polarshine^® polishing compounds in new bottles with new caps and labels

The fast finish system for painted high gloss surfaces

ePaper version of Abranet White book

Towards a dust-free environment

New production hall in Karis

The building project in Karis is proceeding according to the plan

New pad washer suitable for all types of pads

The Mirka Universal Pad washer is suitable for all types of pads

Dust-free Perfection and Fast Finish System videos

New videos: Advantages with dust-free perfection and The fast finish system for wooden high gloss surfaces

Mirka participates at Farbe 2016 in Munich, Germany

Mirka presents a new kind of electric sander at Farbe 2016

Dust-free perfection 2016

Aquastar^® Soft - The latest member of Mirka’s Star generation family

Polarshine^® 5 - a new unique water based finishing compound for hologram removal

Sustainability Report 2014

Sustainability Report 2014

New plaster sanding video on Youtube

Easy plaster sanding with the Mirka solution 

The Complete and Unique Glass Sanding Solution

The Mirka OSP system awarded with the International Automotive Innovation Silver Trophy

Mirka launches a new kind of wool pad

The Pukka Pad is a new innovative wool pad for polishing.

Abranet^® Max sanding with portable belt sander

Video showing sanding with the Abranet® Max net sanding belt on Youtube.

Abranet^® Max for Narrow Belt Sanding

Mirka is now launching the first narrow belt net abrasive (patent pending), Abranet Max, for the wood industry.

Ceramic Sanding Power with Q.Silver^® Ace

Q.Silver Ace is Mirka’s new ceramic premium abrasive with paper backing for tougher universal sanding.

Grand Opening of Mirka’s Newest Subsidiary in Belgium

Grand Opening of Mirka’s Newest Subsidiary in Belgium

Grand Opening of Mirka’s Newest Subsidiary in Belgium