Mirka is a leading manufacturer of tools, abrasives and polishing solutions, suitable for use across multiple applications. As workshop requirements continue to evolve alongside new technology, Mirka remains in regular contact with its customers to understand real-world challenges, identify emerging trends and anticipate future tooling and abrasive needs.
This insight is supported by Mirka’s experienced technical team, who feed information back to the R&D team in Finland, helping to create innovative and versatile products that improve productivity, efficiency and support a dust-free working environment.
A key strength of Mirka’s tools is their ergonomic, user-friendly design. They are developed to help reduce the risk of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), while their lightweight construction helps minimise stress on the user’s joints, enabling tools to be used comfortably for longer periods.
One trend Mirka is seeing is the demand for more powerful tools that can handle multiple applications with ease. In response, Mirka range of tools includes the DEROS® RS and DEROS II.
The DEROS RS 600 combines power, precision and user-centric design, enabling users to sand a wide range of materials quickly and efficiently, including coarse sanding and high stock removal applications. It also helps minimise vibration and noise, while its suction system captures dust through the backing pad for optimal performance beyond hole alignment.
The DEROS II has been developed from the ground up to deliver increased power and performance, helping users make light work of demanding jobs and heavy applications.
For wide belts, Mirka offers one of the largest selections of stock sizes, suitable for numerous machines and applications. A popular product in the range is Ultimax®, designed for sanding and finishing veneers and hardwood surfaces such as oak and beech.
Its Selective Coating™ Technology creates a higher specific sanding pressure for faster stock removal, improved performance and a consistent finish. In addition, the combination of this innovative technology and the special abrasive grains increases the product’s lifespan and reduces material usage per job, which is something businesses, no matter their size, are continually looking for.
As part of its commitment to helping the furniture and joinery sector grow, Mirka has also invested significantly in training. It views training as an important part of its full-service customer offering. The process begins with a full evaluation of the business, followed by an agreed action plan, documented training and regular review meetings to monitor progress.
This allows Mirka to customise programmes to each customer’s needs, focusing on areas that will help improve processes, efficiency and productivity. Training can be delivered on site or at Mirka’s training centre in Milton Keynes. Onsite training enables users to learn in their own working environment and allows Mirka’s technical team to demonstrate how products fit into existing processes. Offsite training, meanwhile, often encourages wider discussion and debate, creating additional value for attendees and their businesses.
