VSM

The Vereinigte Schmirgel- und Maschinen-Fabriken AG (VSM) is a manufacturer of high-quality abrasives for industry, trade, and specialized retail as well as for various applications. With more than 150 years of experience, the company specializes in abrasives like no other.

Excellent surface quality, high stock removal, and long service life – with consistently high performance. These are the qualities that define VSM abrasives and convince customers worldwide. Whether abrasive rolls, belts, sheets, or discs on paper or cloth, or fiber discs: VSM offers a broad range of products for customers in industry, trade, and commerce.

VSM abrasives are suitable for a wide range of machines and applications. In addition to flat grinding, cylindrical grinding, hand sanding, and hand-guided machines, there are many more machines in use. Metals, steel, wood, glass, granite, plastics, and other materials can be processed with VSM abrasives. Whether high material removal or a defined surface finish is required, VSM has the right solution.

VSM application engineers analyze grinding processes worldwide and develop tailored abrasive solutions. The high level of vertical integration ensures consistently high product quality. In addition to comprehensive quality assurance, VSM produces all essential raw materials such as backing cloths in-house. VSM is also one of the few abrasive manufacturers with its own textile finishing facilities. The company has been ISO 9001:2008 certified for many years.

Customers benefit from VSM's experience and its cooperation with more than 60 grinding machine manufacturers. From developing abrasives to manufacturing finished products to the interaction between machine and workpiece – that is the core of VSM’s abrasive expertise.

The Hanover-based company has grown from a small glass paper workshop into a globally active group. A pivotal moment was the 1898 merger that created the Vereinigte Schmirgel- und Maschinen-Fabriken AG. Since then, VSM has continuously expanded its product range, entered new markets, and introduced countless innovations in abrasive production – helping shape its worldwide reputation as one of the most well-known suppliers of abrasive belts, sheets, and other grinding solutions.

VSM products are specifically developed for professional users. Quality is the top priority across all areas – ensured not only through constant innovation but also through a detailed quality management system. At its own labs and research centers, VSM continuously develops new innovations while guaranteeing the high quality of every product that leaves the factory. All VSM products are available in a variety of sizes and formats.