Press Release
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THE FUTURE OF SUPERABRASIVES
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Worldwide Superabrasives, LLC (WWSA), a global leader in the manufacture and supply of industrial diamonds and CBN (cubic boron nitride) products is pleased to announce the hiring of David Simpson, formerly of Sumitomo Electric Carbide. Dave joins WWSA's world-class sales team of Chris Winkel, Dan Herzog and John Chalvadakis to add his +15 years ofexperience of providing the highest quality superabrasive materials to a technologically diverse customer base. Prior to joining WWSA, Dave was the sales manager for Sumitomo Electric Carbide Materials Group, responsible for PCD/PCBN cutting tooljwire die blanks, specialty carbide blanks, ZnSe crystal lenses, single crystal diamond blanksfor North America and South America while also overseeing key accounts. In addition, Dave has spent 1 0 years on the IDA Board of Directors, serving as president in 2008 along with the Wire Associations Ohio Valley Chapter Board of Directors. Prior to Sumitomo, Dave spent several years in law enforcement. Dave earned his BS in Business Systems Dave's vast knowledge of the global superabrasive marketplace along with selling the highest quality superabrasive products will increase WWSA's ability to continue our strong expansion into key international markets, such as Europe, India and Brazil as well as supporting our current customer base of over 100 customers in 16 countries. WWSA, along with our joint venture partner located in Kaifeng, China, BESCO Superabrasives, produced and sold over 140,000,000 carats of superabrasive products in 2011 . |
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WWSA is featured in the cover of the quarterly professional trade magazine DIHW- November 2011 DIHW reports on equipment and tooling used in the processing of metals, metal alloys, composite materials, natural stone, concrete, wood and wood products, glass, as well as other products including water cutting with diamond nozzles in frozen products. Feature articles from research and industry from the basis of the comprehensive editorial content about specific usage and application of tools with super hard coatings made of hard metals, ceramics and new materials. |
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Worldwide Superabrasives, LLC (WWSA) is pleased to announce the development of a new hybrid Nickel coating that will increase tool life in phenolic and polyimide resin bond systems. The pronounced spiky surface texture and elongated dendrites provide increased mechanical retention, very high material removal rates and improved formholding of the resin bond grinding wheel. The SP hybrid coating is available in 56% and 60% by weight. |
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Worldwide Superabrasives, LLC wins South Florida Manufacturer of the Year- March 2011 WWSA was named the South Florida Manufacturer of the Year by the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA)…. |
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Exciting times at WWSA New Magazine Ad- January 2011 This ad features exciting news such as:
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WWSA's New Headquarters - December 20, 2010 Worldwide Superabrasives, LLC (WWSA), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of industrial diamond and Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) products, announced that it has recently relocated its US manufacturing facility to a new building WWSA purchased in March 2010. WWSA's new 11,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located at 2921 NW Commerce Park Drive, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426. WWSA worked with several of the finest industrial architects and contractors to design and construct one of the most advanced and efficient superabrasive qualification and processing facilities in the industry. The cornerstone of WWSA's new facility is our advanced electroless and electrolytic plating units that allow WWSA to produce over 100,000,000 carats of Nickel and Copper plated superabrasive products annually. "WWSA and its partners have made a long-term commitment to serving the global superabrasives industry into the future," said Chris Winkel, President of WWSA. "The purchase of our new building along with the custom construction of our state-of-the-art superabrasives manufacturing and processing facility will allow WWSA to enhance and retain our position as one of the global leaders in providing the highest quality and most consistent superabrasive products at the most competitive prices." |
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Dan Herzog takes an expanded role in WWSA - December 13, 2010 Chris Winkel has announced that Dan Herzog will take on an expanded role with Worldwide Superabrasives. Effective immediately, Dan will assist in serving a much broader list of Worldwide customers globally and will take an active role in Business Development activities. Dan's 40+ years of experience in grinding and superabrasives will be applied to enhance the capability of Worldwide Superabrasives to provide the highest quality products, supported by industry leading technical and commercial service. |
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WWSA's New German Website - December 2010 WWSA launches a German language-based website which offers intuitive navigation with easy to find product information. The new German website is an essential component of WWSA's ongoing strategy to expand its superabrasives products business throughout Germany, Europe and the world. Please visit our new German website www.worldwidesa.de. |
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WWSA is now an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company - September 2010 Worldwide Superabrasives, LLC (WWSA) a global leader in the manufacture of superabrasives and technical coatings is now an ISO 9001:2008 certified Company as approved by Perry Johnson Registrars, a certifying body of the International Organization of Standardization (ISO). With over 100 years of combined superabrasive industry experience, WWSA provides our customers with the technical support and expertise they expect. WWSA's commitment to quality plays an integral role in providing consistent products with each shipment. WWSA achieves this level of excellence by utilizing industry leading analytical equipment and adhering to the strictest quality control procedures for each qualified lot. WWSA's ISO Quality Policy-- Providing superabrasive products, customer service and technical support that meet and exceed our customers' needs and expectations, while relentlessly pursuing continuous improvement strategies to further enhance these products and services. |
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WWSA settles lawsuit with Saint-Gobain - November 2009 Worldwide Superabrasives, LLC, a leading US based manufacturer of industrial diamond and cubic boron nitride superabrasives, is pleased to announce that the four year litigation with Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc., has been amicably resolved and the case was dismissed on November 10, 2009. |
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WWSA launches New Website - October 2009 The updated website offers intuitive navigation with easy to find product information, an improved graphical user interface that is visually pleasing and an interactive WWSA product catalog. |
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WWSA Magazine Ad - September 2009 Worldwide Superabrasives, LLC celebrates its fifth year providing the highest quality of industrial diamond and CBN to many superabrasives industries and with over 80 years of combined experience in the superabrasives and electroless coating industry. |
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WWSA Product Catalog - April 2009 Fort Lauderdale, FL - Worldwide Superabrasives, LLC is pleased to announce a new WWSA product catalog and the launch of its new and improved website www.worldwidesa.com The new WWSA catalog features an expanded product line, greater application details for end users and a brief overview of our manufacturing processes and quality assurance program. |
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WWSA New Products - November 2008 An enhanced blocky shaped metal bond micron that delivers a tightly controlled size, shape and surface properties. The presence of consistent uniform crystals makes the MBM1B a superior micron product. WWSA’s highest friability resin bond diamond. The crystal structure promotes microfracturing which is very effective in high precision grinding applications where surface finish and form retention are critical factors. |
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Dan Herzog joins WWSA - August 2008 Dan brings approximately 40 years of experience in the superabrasives industry to Worldwide. After receiving his BSME, he began his career with Cincinnati Milacron as a Design Engineer in the Special Grinding Machine Division. He then joined GE Superabrasives (now Diamond Innovations) as a Project Engineer for the Borazon CBN section, launching a 13-year period of concentration on superabrasives. |
