HISTORY
1957
Micro Abrasives was founded in July of 1957 born from an idea of Asher Nesin to produce a new type of buffing powder for the automotive and flatware industry. Joining with his brother Noah Nesin and friend Edward Andreski this concept became reality. From their humble beginnings in the family chicken coop the three developed a corporation that is now known around the globe for their micronization of particles. Over the years the company has managed to not only survive but thrive in the world of fine powders production. Micro Abrasives has found its way into a diverse group of markets over the past 60 years. The combination of diverse markets and global sales has been the foundation of their success.
1950’s
Buffing powders for the automotive and flatware industry
1960’s
Micro introduces WCA in the precision optics and ophthalmic markets for lapping
1970’s
WCAs become industry standard for glass lapping and quartz crystal production
1980’s
Becomes global leader of powders for the processing of semiconductor wafers
1990’s
Developed a process which drives progress and processing speed in TV tube production
2000’s
Dominates the micronizing and silane treating of aluminas for the laminate flooring and counter top markets
2010’s
Created a hybrid alumina that changed the way car polishes and compounds are made today
Today
Today Micro Abrasives has grown from the chicken coop to over 130,000 square feet of powders production and employing approximately 60 employees. They control operations in Westfield, Louisiana and Germany which supplies a wide range of products for multiple industries such as; buffing, optics, laminates, paints, industrial lapping, wear products, ceramics, car polishing, semiconductor lapping, piezoelectrics finishing and many more. Under the direction of CEO and President Robert Nesin Micro Abrasives has grown to become a true market leader in the world of specialty fine alumina powders with the capacity of producing 10,000 tons a year.
720 Southampton Road
P.O. Box 669
Westfield, MA 01086-0669
(413) 562-3641
Fax: (413) 562-7409
Micro Abrasives Europe GmbH
Schweriner Strasse 13,
D-22844 Norderstedt, Germany
Tel: +49 40 522 05 867, Fax: +49 40 522 05 869
