News
10 December 2024
Mirka® Introduces New Oiling Pad
Mirka has developed a new type of oiling pad for woodworking and surface finishing. The oiling pads are available in two versions: a circular 150 mm pad for machine use and a rectangular 115 × 140 mm pad for manual application.
31 October 2024
Green Technology and Dozens of New Jobs – Mirka Invests in Jakobstad
Mirka is investing 25 million euros in a new production line in Jakobstad. The new manufacturing line increases the capacity of unique and pioneering production technology that supports the green transition and can potentially transform the entire abrasive materials industry in the coming years.
25 October 2024
Mirka continues to clean-up with its new extractor
The DEXOS is the next step in the evolution of our extractor line-up. It has been designed to make easy work of dust, so users are treated to a dust-free work environment that enables them to focus on the work rather than having to clean up dust at the end of the process.
25 October 2024
New Mirka® DEROS Rotary Sander tackles tough sanding jobs with ease
The DEROS RS 600’s rotary motion delivers aggressive sanding making it ideal for tackling tough materials and heavy-duty applications ensuring fast and high material removal rates in a compact, lightweight sander.
17 September 2024
Mirka’s new 25M€ investment, first of its kind in the world
Mirka is continuing its journey as a market shaper and leading the whole abrasives industry by building an innovative circular grain manufacturing plant in Jeppo, Finland.
10 September 2024
Cordless convenience is here to stay with help from Mirka’s FBS-B
Mirka UK is expanding its belt sander range with the new lightweight Mirka® FBS-B battery file belt sanders. The new FBS-B 13 and FBS-B 10 tools have been designed to make cleaning up welding seams and spot welds easier and more efficient.
2 September 2024
Next generation Mirka DEROS II 750 conquers large sanding areas
Mirka UK is introducing the DEROS II 750 orbital sander incorporating a 175mm sanding pad to enable quicker and flatter sanding of large surfaces in the construction and decoration, marine production and transport sectors.
17 June 2024
Versatility is the key for new polishing compounds
Give your boat a lasting shine from season to season with Mirka’s new line of marine polishing compounds, designed to save you time and money in boat maintenance with an effective and permanent removal of scratches.
16 May 2024
Mirka launches premium long-life antistatic sanding belt
Mirka is introducing Ultimax® Black, a new abrasive for belt sanding with long-life and antistatic properties, suitable for sanding hard materials and hardwood surfaces, reducing material waste.
15 May 2024
Mirka introduces new hybrid-bonded cup grinding wheels to deliver higher efficiency and productivity
Mirka UK is introducing the Mirka® Cafro E-Cup 11V9, a new set of hybrid-bonded cup grinding wheels which deliver higher performance, efficiency and greater sustainability when manufacturing tools.
13 May 2024
Next generation Mirka tools deliver up to 20 per cent more sanding power
Mirka is upgrading its DEROS and DEOS orbital sanders with a long-life electric motor that delivers up to 20 per cent more sanding power to make light work of demanding jobs and heavy applications.
13 May 2024
Mirka® AutoChanger to enhance disc changing domain in automation market
The automation market is experiencing unprecedented growth and transformation, driven by customer demand for increased efficiency, reduced downtime and enhanced productivity. To meet this requirement, Mirka UK is introducing its innovative modular AutoChanger System, which addresses a crucial aspect of industrial processes by offering a versatile solution for automatically changing abrasive discs in the automotive, aerospace, train manufacturing and other industrial sectors.
5 October 2023
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.
2 October 2023
Mirka’s multi-million Euro commitment to sustainability
In 2022, Mirka invested in fossil-free electricity generated by hydropower at all its production facilities in Finland, which are now run entirely on fossil-free electricity.
27 September 2023
New Mirka conditioning Belts
Mirka's non-woven and flexible conditioning belts are robust and highly adaptive, and they leave an especially good surface finish for the next step.
22 June 2023
PRO Iridium Finishing Compound
The Mirka® PRO Finishing solution is a system that is aimed towards OEM and Automotive manufacturers and combines spot sanding and polishing to give you that pro-level result with a perfect, glossy surface.
13 April 2023
Mirka Ltd (Finland) celebrates 80 years of pioneering surface finishing
Mirka (UK) Ltd parent company, Mirka Ltd (Finland), is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, growing to become one of the world’s leading manufacturers in the surface finishing industry.
1 December 2022
Mirka achieves Gold standard with Investors in People
Mirka (UK) Ltd has been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Gold accreditation. The IIP practitioner praised the business’ excellent relationships with all its stakeholders, ensuring continued sustainability, aided by a strong management team that inspires its staff, ensuring high business standards and performance levels.
15 August 2022
Sustainability at the Forefront of European Sanding Knowledge
This week, members of FEPA (Federation of European Producers of Abrasives) will meet in Helsinki for a joint conference and annual meeting.