06/06/2026
It is a pleasure to welcome Bruce Ionson, Director of Sales – Private Label for North America, to the Klingspor Abrasives campus in Hickory, North Carolina. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to discuss current market conditions, industry trends, and the evolving needs of our private label partners.
As companies continue to navigate the challenges associated with importing products from Asia, Klingspor has been actively developing innovative strategies and flexible solutions to help customers maintain reliable supply chains, competitive pricing, vast product offering and consistent product quality.
Through our North American manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and commitment to customer success, we are excited to offer new options for businesses seeking high-quality private label abrasive products. Our team remains focused on delivering value, responsiveness, and long-term partnerships in an ever-changing marketplace.
We appreciate Bruce's visit and the productive conversations about the future of private label abrasives. We look forward to helping more customers discover the advantages of partnering with Klingspor. Left to Right - Ed, Bruce and Christoph.