Key facts
Company history: from 1898 to the present
The history of Weiler Abrasives begins in the late 19th century in Pforzheim, Germany, a city known for its jewelry and metalworking traditions. In 1898, master brush maker Joseph E. Weiler began producing polishing brushes for the jewelry industry.
During World War II, in 1944, his grandson Karl E. Weiler founded the Weiler Brush Company in Long Island, New York, bringing the family's brush-making expertise across the Atlantic. In 1957, the company moved to Cresco, Pennsylvania, where it found room to grow among the scenic Pocono Mountains. This location remains the company's headquarters to this day.
Key development milestones
Weiler is characterized by continuous family management for 4 generations of the Weiler family. The current Executive Chairman is Chris Weiler, representing the fourth generation of founders. The company remains privately held, allowing long-term strategic decisions to be made without the pressure of public markets.
The company today
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| Full name | Weiler Abrasives Group (a division of Weiler Corporation) |
| Key brands | Tiger, Tiger Ceramic, Tiger INOX, Tiger Zirc, Metalynx, Wolverine, BobCat, Roughneck, Vortec Pro, Noskum |
| Headquarters | One Weiler Drive, Cresco, PA 18326, USA |
| CEO | Arjang Roshan-Rouz |
| Executive Chairman | Chris Weiler — 4 generations |
| Company type | Private, family-owned (4 generations of the Weiler family) |
| Employees | ~1,500 worldwide |
| Estimated income | ~$300 million |
| Production sites | 3 countries (USA, Slovenia, Brazil) |
| Sales geography | 80+ countries |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, oSa, FEPA, ANSI, EN 12413 |
Production sites
Weiler Abrasives operates production facilities in 3 countries, each specializing in specific product groups and serving its own geographical region. The company's strategy is to grow through the acquisition of strong regional manufacturers with a rich history.
| № | Location | Country | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cresco, Pennsylvania | USA | Headquarters, wire brushes, bonded abrasives (Tiger), flap discs, specialty products, Noskum anti-spatter products |
| 2 | SwatyComet (Slovenia) | Slovenia | Bonded abrasives (Metalynx), cutting and grinding discs, flap discs for the European and international markets. Roots since 1879 |
| 3 | Rei Abrasives (Brazil) | Brazil | Bonded abrasives for the Latin American market, cutting and grinding discs |
Product line
Weiler Abrasives offers a wide range of abrasive tools and brushes for industrial applications. The company offers solutions for cutting, grinding, stripping, polishing and surface preparation:
- Cutting discs - Tiger, Tiger Ceramic, Tiger INOX, Tiger Zirc series for cutting metal, stainless steel and other materials
- Grinding discs - Tiger grinding discs for aggressive material removal, grinding welds
- Flap discs— Tiger Ceramic, Tiger Zirc, Tiger Aluminum Oxide for grinding and finishing
- Wire brushes - disc, cup, end, tube, hand brushes of the Wolverine, BobCat, Roughneck, Vortec Pro series
- Coated abrasives - abrasive belts and sheets
- Non-woven abrasive material - for finishing, cleaning and surface preparation
- Special products - Noskum anti-spatter for welding
- Metalynx Bonded Abrasives - a complete line of cutting, grinding and flap discs for the European market
Key brands and series
| Brand / Series | Product type | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Ceramic | Cutting, grinding discs, flap discs | Premium line with ceramic grain. Maximum performance and long service life |
| Tiger INOX | Cutting and grinding discs | Specially formulated for stainless steel. Free of iron and sulfur, minimal thermal damage |
| Tiger Zirc | Flap discs, cutting discs | Zirconia grain for universal use. Optimal price/performance ratio |
| Metalynx | Bonded abrasives | European brand (Slovenia). Full range for the industrial market in Europe |
| Wolverine | Wire brushes | Industrial brushes for heavy-duty applications: cleaning, descaling, surface preparation |
| BobCat | Wire brushes | End brushes for hard-to-reach areas, welds and channels |
| Roughneck | Wire brushes | Powerful brushes for aggressive stripping, pipelines and shipbuilding |
| Vortex Pro | Wire brushes | A series for daily industrial use. Stable quality at a competitive price |
| Sadness | Anti-splash agent | Special composition for protecting surfaces from welding spatter. Water-soluble, environmentally friendly |
Technology and innovation
Weiler Abrasives invests in the development of its own technologies, which provide a competitive advantage for the company's products. Combining more than 125 years of experience in brush manufacturing with modern abrasive technologies, it creates unique solutions for industrial customers.
Tiger Ceramic Grain Technology
Tiger Ceramic grain technology ensures that the abrasive particles are self-sharpening during operation. The microcrystalline grain structure creates new cutting edges as they wear, ensuring a consistent cutting speed throughout the life of the disc. The result: higher productivity, less pressure and a longer life compared to conventional abrasives.
Proprietary resin formulations
Weiler develops its own resin binder formulations for bonded abrasive tools. The patented formulations optimize the balance between cutting aggressiveness and service life, ensuring consistent performance under various operating conditions. Each series (Tiger, Tiger INOX, Tiger Zirc) has an individual formulation for a specific application.
Innovative brush designs
As a company with a century-old tradition in brush manufacturing, Weiler develops innovative wire brush designs: optimized fasteners, improved wire configurations, ergonomic designs. The Wolverine and Roughneck series brushes are characterized by increased safety thanks to a retaining system that prevents the wires from separating during high-speed operation.
Certifications and standards
- ISO 9001— quality management system (all production sites)
- oSa— Organization for the Safety of Abrasives. Testing for burst speed, lateral load, bond strength
- FEPA— Federation of European Producers of Abrasives. Standardization of grit and size
- ANSI— American National Standards Institute. Compliance with American safety standards
- Compliance with EN 12413 standards - European safety requirements for bonded abrasive tools
Markets and distribution
Weiler Abrasives is present in over 80 countries through a network of regional production facilities and distributors. The company has strong positions in North America (where it is one of the leading suppliers of wire brushes and abrasives), Europe (through SwatyComet/Metalynx) and South America (through Rei Abrasives).
Weiler's global strategy is based on the principle of "produce locally, sell globally": each plant serves its own region, minimizing logistics costs and ensuring a rapid response to customer needs.
Target industries
- Metal fabrication and metal structures
- Industrial production
- MRO (maintenance, repair, operations) — maintenance, repair and operation
- Welding production
- Pipeline construction
- Shipbuilding and maritime industry
- Construction industry
- Automotive industry
- Oil and gas industry
- General industry and small-scale production
Latest news (2024-2025)
- 2024— Launch of new next-generation Tiger Ceramic products with improved ceramic grain for maximum cutting performance
- 2024— expansion of the Metalynx line for the European market: new diameters and specifications
- 2024-2025— continued investment in modernization of production facilities in Cresco, Pennsylvania
- 2025— expansion of the global distribution network, entry into new markets
- 2025— innovations in the flap disc segment: new Tiger Ceramic Flap Disc products with increased resource
- 2025— Strengthening presence in the Middle East and Africa markets through the SwatyComet network