Mirka and Cafro partner to expand in superabrasives field

The acquisition is an integral part of Mirka’s strategy to expand its business in the field of superabrasives and grinding solutions.

“As we welcome Cafro into the Mirka Group, we are really excited about the new opportunities we can create together,” stated Mirka’s chief executive officer, Stefan Sjöberg. “There is an excellent match between Cafro’s specialised knowledge and manufacturing capabilities and Mirka’s global market presence. I foresee a rapid expansion as we join our forces.”

Family-owned Cafro, based in Como, Italy, is a leading manufacturer of Diamond and Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) wheels as well as Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) and Polycrystalline CBN (PCBN) tools. For Cafro, the acquisition represents an excellent opportunity to expand its business globally.

Mario Mancina, Cafro’s newly appointed managing director, added: “This is a great opportunity for Cafro. The next evolution step of our business, to build a truly global market, can now happen. We have over the years systematically developed our unique products and processes, thereby becoming one of the only manufacturers who can offer a complete range of superabrasive products for the precision mechanics industry. Now we can fast-track our growth together with Mirka.”

The third generation of the Mancina family, owners of Cafro since 1955, will continue to lead the Cafro business within the Mirka Group.

“The acquisition of Cafro is a corner stone in the portfolio we are now building in the area of precision grinding. Mirka’s and Cafro’s customers will see the benefit of a broad and complete offer of surface finishing and grinding solutions,” concluded Sjöberg.

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