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02.09.2025 - Master Abrasives and Molemab Announce New Partnership in UK and Ireland

Master Abrasives visiting Molemab to confirm representation

From 1st September 2025, Midlands-based Master Abrasives has been appointed as the official representative for Molemab’s abrasives in the UK and Ireland. Molemab S.p.A., an Italian-based global expert in abrasive manufacturing, brings a wide-ranging portfolio of high-quality conventional and superabrasive products to the partnership.

This new collaboration aligns with Master Abrasives’ ongoing strategy to deliver complete abrasive solutions through a mix of trusted partner brands and its own Master-branded range.

“This is a great addition to the comprehensive portfolio of Master Abrasives,” commented Paul Batson, Managing Director of Master Abrasives. “It will give both companies the opportunity to further support and develop new and existing markets. Ultimately, we aim to provide customers with effective solutions to their grinding challenges or simply help improve their productivity.”

Headquartered in Italy, Molemab is a globally respected, family-owned business specialising in the production of abrasive tools for a variety of demanding sectors including aerospace, metalworking, automotive, and woodworking.

“Molemab is a globally renowned, family-owned business specialising in high-quality abrasive solutions,” said Mr. Fedele Bertarelli, Sales & Technical Manager at Molemab. “The partnership with Master Abrasives is ideal – there is a great synergy between the two companies.”

Molemab’s product portfolio includes a broad selection of conventional grinding wheels made from aluminium oxide, ceramic, and silicon carbide grains, as well as vitrified bonded solutions designed for specialised applications such as creep feed and gear grinding in aerospace.

Additionally, Molemab holds a strong reputation in the superabrasives market, offering a full range of CBN and diamond grinding wheels in all bonding systems. Their product catalogue is engineered to meet the specific needs of professional users across industries and is available to view in full on their website.

Master Abrasives, known for its technical expertise and focus on delivering value through performance, supports customers in the aerospace, automotive, medical, fabrication, and general engineering sectors. The company is dedicated to providing products that meet high standards of durability and efficiency in surface preparation, material removal, and finishing processes.

By partnering with Molemab, Master Abrasives strengthens its ability to offer top-tier abrasive solutions, combining Italian craftsmanship with advanced technology and customer-focused service.

With shared values in quality and customer satisfaction, this partnership ensures that customers across the UK and Ireland will benefit from an even broader range of abrasive technologies supported by local technical expertise.

To find out more about the Molemab abrasive range and other products available through Master Abrasives, customers can contact Master's technical sales team.