Founded in 1878 by Henry Hudson Barton, BARTON International remains a family-owned manufacturer of garnet and mineral abrasives, mined and milled from the Adirondack Mountains for waterjet cutting, surface preparation, and other industrial uses. The company has adapted its nearly 150-year mining heritage to modern waterjet work, developing products such as its Adirondack HPX abrasive and supplying specialized waterjet parts alongside its abrasives. BARTON operates year-round Adirondack mining and milling operations and backs its products with a 100% quality guarantee.
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GMA Garnet Pty LtdGMA Garnet Pty Ltd is a global manufacturer and supplier of industrial garnet abrasives, founded in 1983 in Port Gregory, Western Australia. The company pioneered the use of garnet as a blast abrasive and has grown to manage the complete supply chain from mining to processing, distribution, and recycling. GMA operates mines and processing plants across Australia, North America, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East, and is part of the Jebsen & Jessen Group. The company is known for its advanced garnet products for abrasive blasting and waterjet cutting, serving customers in over 100 countries.FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
Washington MillsFounded in 1868, family-owned Washington Mills manufactures abrasive grains and electro-fused mineral materials, including custom silicon carbide grains and powders, for industrial customers worldwide. From its Massachusetts headquarters, the company operates manufacturing facilities across North America and Europe and remains the oldest abrasive grain company in continuous operation in the United States. Washington Mills also develops custom fused materials in pilot furnaces and provides laboratory testing and recycling services alongside production.NIAGARA FALLS, NY
RockRidge AbrasivesCreated by a collective of abrasive specialists, RockRidge Abrasives supplies hand-selected and thoroughly tested materials for blasting, waterjet cutting and surface finishing. The company is particularly focused on premium garnet, pairing its abrasive media with waterjet replacement parts and application knowledge to help customers improve cutting performance. RockRidge serves customers through dozens of distributor locations across the United States and Canada, and its blasting garnet is backed by SSPC-AB1 certification and CARB approval.CINCINNATI, OH
Buffalo Abrasives, IncFounded in 1988, Buffalo Abrasives manufactures grinding wheels and cutoff blades, specializing in high-performance products engineered for specific applications. Located in North Tonawanda, New York, it occupies facilities formerly used by National Grinding Wheel; its management team includes third- and fourth-generation descendants of National Grinding Wheel founder John J. Russ. Buffalo Abrasives became a subsidiary of India-based Sak Abrasives in 2019.NORTH TONAWANDA, NY