The sia Group, with its headquarters in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, is one of the world's three leading suppliers of innovative abrasive systems. It develops, manufactures and markets complete abrasive systems, tailored to specific requirements and applications, for the surface treatment of every type of workpiece. These products turn sanding and grinding into surface technology. sia Abrasives employs approximately 1150 personnel worldwide and is represented with partners in over 80 countries.

This commitment has made abrasive processes into true surface technologies. Employing some 1,150 people worldwide, sia Abrasives posted net sales of CHF 298 million and operating profit (EBIT) of CHF 30.3 million for 2007. sia Abrasives Holding AG is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange and generates more than 90% of its sales outside Switzerland.

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