Norton Abrasives
Part of the Saint-Gobain complex on the former Norton Company site in Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Company type | Abrasives Manufacturing Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Abrasives |
| Founded | 1858 |
| Headquarters | Worcester, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Bonded Abrasives, Coated Abrasives, Non-Woven Abrasive Products, Superabrasives, Non-Abrasive Products |
| Parent | Saint-Gobain |
Norton Abrasives of Worcester, Massachusetts, USA is a manufacturer and supplier of abrasives for commercial applications, household, and automotive refinishing usage.
Norton Company was founded in 1885 by a group of ceramists and entrepreneurs from Worcester, Massachusetts.
In 1990 it was purchased by Saint-Gobain of France. Norton specializes in the manufacture of abrasive products for applications in the autobody, construction, welding/industry, and marine/composite markets as well as for contractors and DIY consumers.