History

Since the founding of our company in 1893 we have been leaving our mark on the history of leading-edge grinding equipment by introducing countless innovations. Our high-speed cutting-off wheels, grinding discs, abrasive mop wheels, and abrasive mop discs are only a few examples of major abrasive products that we managed to develop and successfully brought to market.

From a local glue manufacturer to a family-owned business that operates world-wide

1893

Johannes Friedrich Klingspor founded a glue factory in Siegen, Germany

1899

First production of coated abrasives

1926

KLINGSPOR becomes Europe's 1st manufacturer of waterproof abrasive paper

1944

Development of high speed cutting and grinding discs trademarked KRONENFLEX

1954

Introduction of abrasive flap wheels

1955

KLINGSPOR relocates to Haiger, Germany

1972

Introduction of the abrasive mop disc (flap disc)

1979

Christoph Klingspor opens KLINGSPOR Abrasives facility in United States. Production began with less than 20 people.
Facility Location: Highway 64-70 East, Hickory NC

1985

Company moves to newly constructed, 60,000 sq ft. building.
Present Location: 2555 Tate Blvd, SE, Hickory NC

1986

Introduction of long-term grinding belts

1988-89

NC facility expands by an additional 60,000 square feet.

1996

First production of grinding wheels in Poland

1999
original Klingspor daycare building

KLINGSPOR Daycare opens for employees at a separate building.

2003

Logistic center put into operation
New patent pending quick change system for mop-discs
Development of high speed abrasive mops

2004

KLINGSPOR USA celebrates 25 years

2018

KLINGSPOR celebrates 125th year anniversary

2018-19

A new, larger office is constructed, along with a section for the daycare. Employees gradually migrate through all departments

2019

Robotic warehouse begins operation