Chemicals & MaterialsJul 16, 2026

Carborundum Universal Limited

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Year Founded & Workforce

1953-12-31

5,074 Employees

Industry

Chemicals & Materials

Services

Carborundum Universal Limited Overview

Company Headquarters: India

Founded: 1954

Workforce: ~5,074

Company Working: Carborundum Universal Limited (Carborundum Universal) manufactures abrasives, ceramics, and electro minerals. It operates through five business segments—abrasives, ceramics, electrominerals, power, and IT services. The company offers processed cloth, polymers, power tools and coolants, and bonded and coated abrasives under the abrasives business segment. It has 55 manufacturing sites across 15 states in India.

Strategy

Carborundum Universal is focused on product innovation and upgradation by investing in R&D. It also emphasizes forming strategic alliances with global partners to expand its business presence.

Company Snapshot

$323M

Revenue

5,074

Employees

1953-12-31

Founded

India

Headquarters

SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Broad portfolio of abrasives
Strong business presence globally

Weaknesses

Increasing trade receivables which may result in high debt obligations

Opportunities

Expanding end-use industries in India and China
Joint ventures and acquisitions

Threats

Foreign currency fluctuations may affect growth
Intense competition from market players such as 3M

Product Offering

Carborundum Universal Limited
- Coated abrasive belts
- Coated abrasive discs
- Coated abrasive flaps and mops
- Coated abrasive rolls
- Coated abrasive sheets

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Sales Leader, Bamberg

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Account and Business Manager, EFS-Holland BV

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Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

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Mark Irwin

Management Consultant, Level 21

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Rob Kooiker

Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

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Jason Lee

R&D Director, Seojin

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Akif Moroglu

Strategy & Business Development Director, Dogan Holding

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Carborundum Universal Limited

Company Headquarters: India Founded: 1954 Workforce: ~5,074 Company Working: Carborundum Universal Limited (Carborundum Universal) manufactures abrasives, ceramics, and electro minerals. It operates through five business segments—abrasives, ceramics, electrominerals, power, and IT services. The company offers processed cloth, polymers, power tools and coolants, and bonded and coated abrasives under the abrasives business segment. It has 55 manufacturing sites across 15 states in India.

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