http://www.nortonindustrial.com/rss/currentnewsrss.aspxCurrent Newsen-US5Saint-Gobain.comhttp://www.nortonindustrial.com/news_detail.aspx?id=259770http://www.nortonindustrial.com/news_detail.aspx?id=259770Fri, 18 May 2012 16:51:42 GMTNew Paradigm Diamond and CBN Wheels Provide High Performance Round Tool Flute Grinding. WORCESTER, MA, USA (May 10, 2012) - Saint-Gobain Abrasives, the world’s largest abrasives manufacturer, has recently introduced Norton Paradigm Diamond and CBN Wheels which are positioned in the “Best” tier of Norton grinding products.  Paradigm wheels feature a new proprietary, patent-pending bond delivering high grinding performance on carbide and high-speed steel round tool fluting, resulting in exceptionally fast cycle times and low cost per parts.  (http://www.nortonindustrial.com/DiamondcBN-CNCwheels.aspx) “The new patent pending bond on Paradigm Diamond and CBN wheels enables high performance one-pass flute grinding for highly efficient round tool manufacturing operations,” said Mr. Matt Simmers, Product Manager at Norton. For maximum productivity, new Norton Paradigm wheels are online and offline truable.  Wheels are wear / load resistant for superior grinding on 6% to 12% cobalt, and offer better control over core growth.  A high grain retention and uniform structure provides a high G-ratio (ratio of material removal rate versus wheel wear) up to 2.5x longer wheel life and a 30% higher material removal rate than other superabrasive wheels.  Paradigm Diamond and CBN Wheels also offer low specific cutting energy, which enables faster grinding with a lower power draw and less burn. All Paradigm Diamond and CBN Wheels are custom-manufactured to precisely meet end-user requirements.  Wheels are available for Anca®, Makino®, Rollomatic®, Star®, Walter® and other leading grinding systems.  Diamond wheels are available for tungsten carbide and CBN wheels are offered for high-speed steel applications. To learn more about the entire Norton Industrial product line, visit (http://www.nortonindustrial.com/) Get the full press release and supporting case studies here http://www.nortonindustrial.com/News-CutoffWheelBulkPacks.aspxhttp://www.nortonindustrial.com/News-CutoffWheelBulkPacks.aspxFri, 04 May 2012 15:32:52 GMTIntroducing Norton Ultra Thin Right Angle Grinder Cut-Off Wheels − in New 250-Wheel Bulk Packs With a FREE wheel introductory offer from May 15 – July 30, 2012 Get a free extra box of 50 wheels, by simply placing your order for the new bulk packs of Norton Metal .040 and EVO 3/64 RAG Type 01/41 straight cut-off wheels − while supplies of free wheel boxes last. More Wheels in One Case reduce your downtime, landfill, and initial purchasing costsGemini .045" thick cut-off wheels: versatile; ideal for a wide range of materialsEVO 3/64" thick cut-off wheels: harder acting, for a rigid cutNorton Metal .040" thick cut-off wheels: lowest initial price; good starting specification for small general purpose jobsQuality aluminum oxide grain for consistent performance at a competitive priceIdeal for small jobs on a variety of metal applications from carbon to stainless steelsUnique reinforcement design provides safety, strength and straight cutsExtra thin for quick cutting action and low kerf lossFull fiberglass reinforcement for fast, burr-free cutting; straight, stable cutsUsed on portable, guarded, right angle grinders For complete product details, see the “Wheels - RightCut Ultra Thin - Bulk Box - 8354” flyer. For Free Wheel promotional details see the “Promotion - Wheels - RightCut Ultra Thin - 8357” flyer. Both are posted on the Related Document section of: http://www.nortonindustrial.com/Cutoff-RtAngle.aspx  See your authorized Norton distributor for details and to place an order. Your local distributor can be found by using the Distributor Locator on this site: http://www.nortonindustrial.com/distributor-locator.aspxhttp://www.nortonindustrial.com/news_detail.aspx?id=259288http://www.nortonindustrial.com/news_detail.aspx?id=259288Tue, 01 May 2012 12:47:37 GMTTake this safety challenge and find your safety skill level for depressed center wheels and portable grinders.  Norton Safety Series - Play It Safe at the Wheel - May 2012 http://www.nortonindustrial.com/news_detail.aspx?id=259250http://www.nortonindustrial.com/news_detail.aspx?id=259250Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:45:46 GMTFor Immediate Release Editorial Contact:Saint-Gobain Contact:Michael McCue McCue & Associates LLC (978) 733-1353mmccue@mccueassociates.com David Long Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. (508) 795-4435 david.j.long@saint-gobain.com Norton BlueFire™ Product Line Tier Upgraded to New Performance Zirconia Alumina Grain. All Norton “Better” tier NorZon (zirconia alumina) products for portable grinding applications are being upgraded and unified under the Norton BlueFire brand. WORCESTER, MA, USA - Saint-Gobain Abrasives (April 23, 2012) – Norton, the world’s largest abrasives manufacturer and leader in metal fabrication abrasive products for over 125 years, is implementing a performance upgrade across their “Better” tier of metal fabricating abrasives products for portable grinding applications. Products in the tier will now be sub-branded as Norton BlueFire and feature a zirconia alumina grain with properties that enable significantly improved performance (http://www.nortonindustrial.com/metalfab/muscle.aspx). “Our new generation NorZon grain has been tested across many product lines and has consistently resulted in performance improvements of up to 30% compared to the previous NorZon product,” said Mr. David Long, Director of Marketing and Strategy at Norton Abrasives. Currently Norton “Better” fiber discs, flap discs, coated abrasive belts and portable wheels, cones and plugs have been upgraded to the new grain. In addition, our current Charger™ depressed center and cut-off wheels and NorZon paper discs, non-woven wheels and quick-change discs for portable grinding applications will be upgraded to the new grain over the next several months. All upgraded products will be unified under the Norton BlueFire brand, designating their “Better” tier abrasive products for the entire metal fabricating offering. Norton Abrasives invented zirconia alumina grain with the original NorZon and continues to upgrade their product line with the highest performance and quality zirconia alumina on the market.  To learn more about the entire Norton BlueFire product line, visit (http://www.nortonindustrial.com/metalfab/muscle.aspx).                                                                About Saint-GobainNorton is a brand of Saint-Gobain. With more than 1,000 subsidiaries in 64 countries, Saint-Gobain (http://www.saint-gobain.com/en) is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of building materials, and a leader in the production of high performance materials, glass containers and abrasives. Founded in 1665 and headquartered in Paris, Saint-Gobain had worldwide sales of $58.6 billion in 2011 and employs approximately 195,000 people. In the United States and Canada, Saint-Gobain employs approximately 19,000 people, and had sales of $7.7 billion in 2010. The company has over 265 locations throughout North America.                                                             # # #http://www.nortonindustrial.com/News-CreedfeedWheels-QuantumX.aspxhttp://www.nortonindustrial.com/News-CreedfeedWheels-QuantumX.aspxWed, 04 Apr 2012 13:43:59 GMTNorton QuantumX Creepfeed WheelsThree advanced technologies create the ultimate creepfeed wheel: patented pore-induced construction, Norton Quantum ceramic abrasive, and the newest, strongest bond in the Norton portfolio.  Typical Applications and IndustriesHeat-sensitive, porous grinding of difficult-to-grind alloysAerospaceAutomotiveToolroomGearEnergyVersatile; for all low-, medium- and high-force applications on hard-to-grind Inconel, titanium, and aerospace alloysExcel on large area of contact applicationsExceptional form and corner-holdingBest metal removal rates versus all other ceramic creepfeed wheelsReduce grinding cycle times up to 50%20+% less power drawLongest wheel life + fastest grind cycle = highest productivity See the new QuantumX Creepfeed Wheel flyer #8335 for availability and more details.http://www.nortonindustrial.com/News-EnergyStarAward2012.aspxhttp://www.nortonindustrial.com/News-EnergyStarAward2012.aspxMon, 05 Mar 2012 22:18:04 GMTEPA recognizes Saint-Gobain with 2012 Energy Star® Sustained Excellence Award for Continued Leadership in Energy ConservationFor Saint-Gobain and its family of companies ENERGY STAR recognition, focus on energy conservation as a competitive business advantage Valley Forge, PA, March 1, 2012 - Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest manufacturer of building products and a leading producer of innovative materials, has been awarded the ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes Saint-Gobain's outstanding leadership in energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Through its U.S. subsidiaries, the Company continues to be the only manufacturer of glass containers or fiber glass insulation ever to receive the award. “At Saint-Gobain, we believe we can do well by doing good, and reducing energy consumption across all our business efforts is central to that belief,” said John Crowe, President and CEO of Saint-Gobain and its largest North American subsidiary, CertainTeed Corporation. “We are honored ENERGY STAR has recognized Saint-Gobain’s ongoing commitment to building a more energy-efficient future and reducing the environmental impact of our business. For us, energy conservation is a significant competitive advantage that goes beyond good business sense; it drives innovation and most importantly, it improves the environment of the communities in which our employees and customers live.” This is the fourth consecutive year that Saint-Gobain and its North American subsidiaries have been recognized by the EPA with an ENERGY STAR Award. Saint-Gobain was awarded the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award in 2009 and 2010, and attained the prestigious level of Sustained Excellence in 2011 and 2012. Saint-Gobain’s accomplishments will be recognized at an EPA awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on March 15, where it will be the sole Sustained Excellence Award winner from Pennsylvania.   “As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ENERGY STAR program, EPA is proud to recognize Saint-Gobain with the 2012 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “Saint-Gobain and all our ENERGY STAR award winners are helping Americans find cost-effective ways to save energy in everything we do, which is good for our climate, our health, and our future.” The EPA is recognizing Saint-Gobain for its leadership in implementing a wide range of process improvements and energy management practices over several years. Since 2008, the company has improved energy intensity by 11.9 percent. In 2011,  Saint-Gobain businesses in North America were able to reduce their energy intensity (the amount of energy used to produce a unit of product) by 3.6 percent - equivalent to the amount of energy needed to make shingles for new roofs on 1.1 million typical U.S. homes or enough fiberglass insulation for more than 163,000 typical U.S. homes. In addition, the energy savings achieved by the Company equate to avoiding more than 116,063 tons of carbon dioxide emissions last year.  “I know I speak for all 19,0000 Saint-Gobain employees in North America when I say that receiving this prestigious award inspires all of us to be leaders in the effort to save energy not only through our responsible manufacturing practices, but also through the development of energy-efficient building products”, said Crowe.  “It’s one of the many ways we are trying to help make sustainable lifestyles more attainable for communities throughout the world.” Acknowledgements of this award include: Senator Patrick J. Toomey (R-PA): Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA) Congressman Pat Meehan (R, PA-07) Congressman Jim Gerlach (R, PA-06) Governor Tom Corbett (R-PA) About Saint-Gobain in North AmericaSaint-Gobain, the world’s largest building materials company, has its North American headquarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.  As the world leader in sustainable habitat, Saint-Gobain is committed to inventing solutions to help professionals and communities around the world build and renovate comfortable, healthy, economical and energy-efficient buildings. The company has more than 265 locations in North America and approximately 19,000 employees. In the United States and Canada, Saint-Gobain reported sales of approximately $7.7 billion in 2011.  Saint-Gobain’s family of companies in North America includes CertainTeed Corporation, which offers the most comprehensive portfolio of interior and exterior building products in North America, as well as Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Saint-Gobain ADFORS, Vetrotech Saint-Gobain North America, Saint-Gobain Glass, Saint-Gobain Solar, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics and more. Saint-Gobain is the proud recipient of the 2012 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the highest level of recognition for outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.  For information about Saint-Gobain in North America, visit www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com About Saint-GobainSaint-Gobain, the world leader in habitat markets, provides innovative solutions to meet today’s challenges of growth, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. With 2011 sales of $56 billion, Saint-Gobain operates in 64 countries and nearly 190,000 employees. For more information about Saint-Gobain, please visit www.saint-gobain.com. About ENERGY STAR®ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. About 20,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).Press Contact:Dina Silver Pokedoff, APR Saint-Gobain North America 610-341-7031 (office) 484-919-2103 (mobile)dina.pokedoff@saint-gobain.com  # # # # #