Whether coated abrasives, microabrasives, nonwoven or foam abrasives – all our abrasives have one thing in common: the abrasive mineral. This mineral forms the basis for our high-quality products, which are manufactured at our production sites in Alfreton (GB), Borgo San Giovanni (I), Frauenfeld (CH) and Greetland (GB).
sia Group
We specialise in the development, manufacture and commercialisation of professional abrasive systems. Our expertise also covers abrasive and surface technologies. Our traditional core competencies are:
coated abrasives
nonwoven abrasives
foam abrasives
microabrasives
We offer a wide range of products using a variety of backing and base materials and various manufacturing processes together with complementary products.
Our coverage of the market is oriented towards applications and customer benefit.
We enjoy a worldwide market presence with our abrasives and abrasive systems, are one of the three leading suppliers and have a marketing concept that enables us to meet the specific requirements of local markets.
We are profiled as a flexible business partner who is open and receptive to new ideas and able to provide constructive solutions.
People
In all our dealings with people, we aim at promoting goal-focused and self-reliant autonomy of thought and action within a team-oriented environment.
We confront all conflict situations and deal with these fairly and impartially. We always respect the position of those with whom we are dealing.
We take very seriously our responsibilities in respect of safety at the workplace, and the health and well-being of everyone working in our company, and do our utmost to ensure that our working environment is safe and contains no health risks.
Market
We aim to expand activities to cover pre-determined markets in countries and areas of application where we are in a position to develop and extend our strengths.
We pursue a consistent policy towards customer groups – in respect of both the specialised retail trade as well as direct business.
We ensure direct contact with our market partners via the sia Group companies active locally, exclusive representatives, participations and/or key account management.
Performance
Our performance in the marketplace inspires our customers’ enthusiasm through greater benefit. This added value stems from our comprehensive know-how in the realm of surface treatments and abrasive processes.
Our efficiency in the market ranges from various forms of individual abrasive through complete abrasive systems to all-inclusive surface processing.
Our market success is based on quality, brand profiling, innovation, training, advisory facilities and service. This ensures the ideal utilisation of all resources, innovation and knowledge transfer.
Partners
We maintain fair, lasting partnerships based on mutual trust and confidence, with:
members of staff
customers
suppliers
outsourcing partners
investors
We aim to achieve first-class results and Benefits for all concerned through united competencies and entrepreneurial thinking. The fact that all our actions are based on integrity and ethical values makes a substantial contribution to the success of our company.
Capital
Ongoing profits, ample liquidity and a consistent course of action that takes account of costs make it possible to:
realise growth,
increase the value of the sia Group over the long term,
ensure its independence,
keep our partnerships attractive and
create added value for all our stakeholders
Communication
We engage in regular, active dialogue with our partners, neighbours, the authorities and other stakeholders. Such dialogue is geared to the nature of the discussion partners involved and is persuasive and convincing. We orient communication towards the relevant target groups.
For us, communication and information are pivotal management instruments. We use them to promote trust and to reinforce the motivation of our employees. We are appropriately involved on behalf of society at large and in cultural and sporting activities.
Environment
We are environmentally aware and utilise resources economically and with respect.
Our activities are consistent and in step with technological progress.
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