1961 Acquisition of the ‘Artigiana Manifattura Abrasivi Bresciani’ company in Brescia

1963 Establishment of ‘Manifattura Abrasivi Bresciana’ in Ome and building of the first factory

1965 The first 1.000 ton press is set up

1966 Production of the first resinoid bonded grinding wheels

1967 Acquisition of the grinding wheel department of ‘SIS’ (Società Italiana Smeriglio in Milan)

1969 First expansion of the factory

1970 Manufacture of mounted points begins

1974 First refractory material pro-duced

1975 The Maclodio plant is opened

1976 Mr. Giorgio Maiolini founds RAMSA in Venezuela

1977 Start of production of rein-forced discs

1978 The first 1.200 mm diameter vitrified wheel is manufactured

1979 Establishment of Molemab North America

1980 First wheel in ceramic abra-sive and evolution of firing technology

1981 Foundation of Abmast in Canada

1982 Purchase of machinery from New Abrax in Vicenza

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1985 Production of honing and su-perfinishing stones begins

1985/87 Opening of three Joint Ven-tures in China

1987 First high speed vitrified wheel

1988/89 Start of the activity of Molemab Iberica and Mole-mab Germany

1989 Start of production of flap discs

1990/95 Two new Joint Ventures are opened in Russia

1992 Molemab France starts pro-duction of cut-off discs

1992 Molemab Inotech starts man-ufacture of resinoid bonded diamond and CBN wheels

1999 Development and produc-tion of vitrified bonded CBN wheels in Ome

2003 Acquisition of Primex USA and Canada

2004 Acquisition of the Canadian company Sandpro

2007 First CBN wheel with carbon fibre body designed for 250 m/s

2007 Acquirement of equipment from Bergin, USA (group Black & Decker)

2009 First vitrified CBN wheel with steel body diameter 2.100 mm

2009 Start of production of rein-forced discs in Maclodio

The HeadquartersMolemab is an Italian industrial group which has an extensive international presence while remaining deeply rooted in the local area.Molemab’s head office is located in Ome, province of Brescia, in the Franciacorta winegrowing area of northern Italy.

From here the Molemab group is organised. This is the factory where all the conven-tional and superabrasive vitrified bonded wheels are manufactured.The factory in Ome is one of the best organised facilities in Europe, including a man-ufacturing chain with presses up to 2.000 tons as well as a modern research and development department. As a result of being in business and having experience for 50 years the Molemab Group is now able to produce 5.000 tons of wheels per year, with a diameter up to 2.100 mm.

Molemab products are used for standard operations and special applications worldwide: from Asia to Australia, from South Africa to Sweden, from Canada to Argentina.

The Italian production is complemented by the Maclodio facility. Here, in a modern factory of 10.000 m2, with the most efficient equipment and technology, Molemab manufactures reinforced cutting and grinding discs.

The Production FacilitiesThe presence of Molemab worldwide has been spreading throughout the years thanks to its growing potential and market demand of hi-tech products.

Molemab Inotech GmbH is located in Launsdorf (Carintia region, Austria). This is an advanced factory focused on resinoid and metal bonded Diamond and CBN hi-tech wheels produced by the most modern machinery.Settled in the French design capital, St. Etienne, Molemab France SA manufactures reinforced cutting and grinding discs and services the French market, selling the full range of products made by the group. In Quebec, Canada, Molemab founded Abmast, the first local company manufacturing and providing cutting and grinding discs in the North American countries (USA, Mexico and Canada). In Venezuela RAMSA manu-factures conventional grinding wheels and abrasive discs and distributes Molemab items throughout the South American Market.

The Commercial BranchesIn addition to the production facilities Molemab has various commercial branches. They follow customers worldwide, providing technical and commercial support for every industrial sector.

The European market is serviced by Molemab Iberica (Barcelona, Spain) and Mole-mab GmbH (Troisdorf, Germany), while in North America the branches Molemab Usa and Molemab Canada are active. Molemab also keeps its eye on Eastern Europe, Russian, Indian and Chinese markets thanks to reliable commercial and productive partnerships and joint ventures. All companies sell the the complete range of Mole-mab abrasive products and follow customers’ needs.

Supported by qualified distributors and agents worldwide, Molemab can reach all of its customers, wherever they are.

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Our VisionMolemab aspires to a well-distributed and sustainable technological progress, re-specting human dignity.

Our MissionMolemab designs modern and efficient technological solutions in the abrasives field. The company’s goal is to offer its customers the confidence to work with the most reliable products.

Our ValuesSince 1961, when Molemab started the activity, the world has changed and so too have the markets, the manufacturing process, the materials and the technological challenges. Molemab values still remain the same: innovation, safety, quality and strong collaboration with customers and suppliers.

Innovation - Since its foundation Molemab has strived for constant improvement. Original patents, unique and custom made equipment and the most modern solutions have always characterized Molemab history. Molemab takes on the most difficult challenges: conventional wheels for the toughest ap-plications and special superabrasive wheels reaching almost the speed of sound.

Safety - Molemab aim to guarantee its customers and partners the safest wor-king conditions and environment. Molemab applies the strictest safety rules on work making accurate security tests in its laboratories.

Quality - The certifications achieved by Molemab in all the production facilities are the result of constant research. Molemab quality is granted by meticulous production controls together with the continuous improvement of its technicians’ skills and a scrupulous analysis of the market requirements.

Collaboration - Sharing experiences between the manufacturer and the end-user leads to the best results. The feedback exchange and dialogue are the two pillars which Molemab’s success is based on.Sharing ideas, ambitions and problems with our partners while keeping an eye on market evolution and dynamics is the key to step by step growth.

HighlightsMolemab finds its roots in the heritage of its territory: the passion for work, the moral coherence and concreteness. With its endless research for the best products, machinery and raw materials, Molemab has been able to build a strong and solid business history.

A continuous, harmonious growth with its customers, partners and suppliers re-mains the main goal for Molemab in Italy and worldwide.

Molemab is proud of its work and its values and retains them with passion and in-tegrity.

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Bonded abrasives

Resinoid and vitrified bonded grinding wheels and segments

Honing and superfinishing stones

Regulating rubber bonded wheels for centreless grinding

Mounted points

Reinforced cutting and grinding discs

Superabrasives (CBN and Diamond)

Resinoid bonded grinding wheels

Metal bonded grinding wheels

Vitrified grinding wheels

Electroplated grinding wheels

Diamond dressers

Diamond discs for building industry

Coated abrasives

Flap discs and wheels

Fibre discs

Cloth and paper discs, sheets and rolls

Abrasive belts

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Industrial sectors

Aeronautic industryAerospace industryAutomotive industryRailway industryMotor industryShipyards

Metal working industryMechanical industry

Power industryMining industryOil industry

Food industryPaper industryTextile industryBuilding industryLeather industrySanitary industry

Applications

Precision grinding Cylindrical grinding Surface grinding Internal grinding Centerless grinding Creep feed grinding Carbide tool grinding Crankshaft grinding Camshaft grinding

Sharpening, profiling and shaping

Honing, superfinishing and lapping

Cutting, roughing and snagging

Materials

Carbon steelStainless steelIronCast ironIron based metals

Tungsten carbideSintered materialsTitanium

AluminiumBronzeAlloysBrassPewterNon iron based metals

FibreglassWoodStone and marblePlasticCompositesPCD

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molemab S.p.A.Via Provinciale 10I-25050 OME (Brescia) ITALYTel +39 030 68 59 888Fax +39 030 65 20 10Web www.molemab.itE-mail molemab@molemab.it

molemab France SA9, Rue de l’InnovationTechnopole BP 782F-42951 Saint Etienne Cedex FRANCETel +33 477 92 25 40Fax +33 477 93 49 97Web www.molemab.frE-mail molemab@molemab.fr

molemab Inotech Schleifmittelindustrie GmbHHauptstrasse 17A-9314 Launsdorf ÖSTERREICHTel +43 4213 4120Fax +43 4123 4120 - 20Web www.molemab.atE-mail office@molemab.at

molemab Iberica S.L.Poligono Industrial SurC/les Forques S/N (Nave 5)E-08754 El Papiol (Barcelona) ESPAÑATel +34 93 67 30 562Fax +34 93 67 30 563Web www.molemab.esE-mail molemab@molemab.es

molemab GmbHBelgische Allee 57cD-53842 Troisdorf-Spich DEUTSCHLANDTel +49 2241 148 23 54Fax +49 2241 148 23 66Web www.molemab.deE-mail molemab@molemab.de

molemab Canada3595 Bvd Grande-AlléeBoisbriand QC - J7H 1H5CANADATel +1 450 434 1056Fax +1 450 434 8254Web www.molemab.caE-mail sales@molemab.com

molemab Abrasives USA91 Carey RoadQueensbury – NY – 12804U.S.A.Tel +1 450 434 8247Fax +1 888 203 3876Web www.molemab.usE-mail sales@molemab.com

Abmast6935 PicardSaint-Hyacinthe QC - J2S 1H3CANADATel +1 450 774 4660Fax +1 450 774 0554Web www.abmast.comE-mail sales@abmast.com

RAMSARuedas Abrasivas Maracay S.A.Carretera Nacional – Sector Agua BlancaMariara – Estado CaraboboVENEZUELATel +58 243 26 32 054Fax +58 243 26 32 354Web www.ruedasabrasivasmaracaysa.comE-mail ram.sa@cantv.net

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