Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to meet growing demand for energy efficiency and for environmental protection. Located in 64 countries with nearly 193,000 employees, Saint-Gobain Abrasives takes time to understand and fulfil its evolving customer needs which is reflected in its worldwide market leader status. Abrasives form a key part of Saint-Gobain. It is the only international manufacturer of abrasives that manufactures each of the 5 major types of abrasives; cutting-off & grinding wheels, coated abrasives & beartex non-wovens, bonded abrasives, super abrasives and diamond tools. This is supported by exceptional technology, complete and innovative product lines, an irrefutable reputation for quality and safety, and experienced, committed, passionate people. It's mission is to deliver a portfolio of highly recognised brands, each with unique value, fulfilling the complete spectrum of customer needs. These include Norton, Flexovit, Norton Clipper, Winter and Atlas; established brands that have a reputation for innovation, quality & performance.