Mirka

Strategic presence in the United States

The world is heading into a more protectionist era, which became increasingly clear last year. At Mirka, we have long been aware of this development and therefore started to prepare for possible trade barriers. One part of that work has been to start up a conversion unit in the US, which is our single largest market.

The factory was opened in April 2025 just as the debate about tariffs was at its peak. In addition to lower exposure to tariffs, the factory gives us a better opportunity to provide rapid, flexible service to customers in the US market.

Previously, Mirka had almost all of its production in Finland, but in the future, production will be more geographically dispersed. In addition to the new factory in the US, we now also have production in Germany thanks to a company acquisition last year. The acquired company manufactures bonded abrasives. This is a product group we have had in our sights for a long time because it perfectly complements our product portfolio in precision industries.

In addition, we already have two plants in Italy which manufacture diamond and CBN wheels for precision sanding, and a converting unit in Belgium similar to the one in the United States. Our production is therefore increasingly dispersed around the world, which makes us both more resilient and more flexible.

We are convinced that we need to continue to prepare for a future that works according to circular and climate-neutral principles

Another event in 2025 that strengthens our geographical presence in the world is that we acquired our previous importer in Australia. The fact that the company is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Mirka gives us a direct presence in a very interesting growth market.

The recent geopolitical and protectionist turbulence in the global market has partly overshadowed the green transition on the societal agenda. At Mirka, however, we are convinced that we need to continue to prepare for a future that works according to circular and climate-neutral principles. Our sustainability work therefore continued unabated in 2025.

You could say that we are investing in the green transition. We are building another new low-energy, low-chemical production line and researching how we can manufacture products that are easy to recycle. In addition to the environmental benefits, we are convinced that these environmental investments are also financially profitable in the long term. The day the market shifts its focus towards sustainability again, we will have already made most of the necessary investments. We already have a big lead over our competitors in the area of sustainability.

Stefan Sjöberg
Head of Division, Mirka

Key events in 2025

Opening of conversion factory in the US
Company acquisition in Germany
Establishment of subsidiary in Australia
Construction of new environmentally friendly production line in Jakobstad, Finland

Mirka – the technology leader in sanding solutions

Leading innovator
Mirka offers a wide range of total solutions for surface finishing and precision sanding. The company specialises in total solutions in which the sanding material is supplemented by award-winning machines and polishing agents.

Excellent sustainability work
Mirka has come significantly further in its sustainability work than the rest of the industry. The company has invested in sustainable manufacturing methods and conducts research into circular products.

Finnish roots
Mirka’s headquarters and largest factory are in Jeppo in Finland. The company has many sales companies in different countries, and half of its employees work outside Finland.

Business areas
Automotive refinishing
Industrial manufacturing
Retail trade and construction industry

Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
Finland
France
Germany
India
Italy

Mexico
Poland
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
The Netherlands
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
USA

turnover

65%

personnel

67%

gross investments

60%

Olav Hellman

CFO & Executive Vice President

Joachim Rännar

Vice President, Power Tools

Mats Sundell

Chief Technology Officer

Jan Torrkulla

Vice President, Coated Abrasives

Simon Bloxham

Vice President, Collision Repair

Nina Nyman

Vice President, Consumer & Trade

Paolo Benvenuto

Vice President, Industrial Solutions

Sigurgísli Melberg

Vice President, Industrial Manufacturing