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U.S. Producers Of Metallic Abrasives In 2024

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This table provides a comprehensive overview of the key U.S. producers of metallic abrasives in 2024, detailing company names, plant locations, and the specific types of abrasive products manufactured, such as cut wire and steel shot or grit. This data is crucial for understanding the domestic supply chain of metallic abrasives, which are essential materials used in various industrial applications including surface preparation, cleaning, and finishing in sectors like automotive, aerospace, and construction. Tracking production locations and product types helps stakeholders assess regional industrial activity, market capacity, and potential supply risks within the metallic abrasives industry.

Analysis of the 2024 data reveals a concentration of production facilities in the Midwest and Northeast, with Michigan hosting four plants including Abrasive Materials, LLC in Hillsdale and Winoa USA, Inc. in Detroit. Cut wire abrasives dominate the product types, offered by seven of the listed producers, such as Premier Shot Co. in Twinsburg, OH, and MLP Specialty Metals, LLC in Scottdale, PA. Steel shot and grit production is also significant, with companies like Chesapeake Specialty Products, Inc. in Baltimore, MD, and Metaltec Steel Abrasive Co. in Canton, MI. Compared to previous years, the stable presence of established companies and consistent geographic distribution suggest steady demand and production capacity in the U.S. metallic abrasives market through early 2025.

TABLE 3
U.S. PRODUCERS OF METALLIC ABRASIVES IN 20241
Product
CompanyPlant location (shot and (or) grit)
Abrasive Materials, LLC.Hillsdale, MICut wire.
Chesapeake Specialty Products, Inc.Baltimore, MDSteel.
Ervin Industries, Inc.Adrian, MIDo.
Do.Butler, PADo.
FROHN North America, Inc.Austell, GACut wire.
Metaltec Steel Abrasive Co.Canton, MISteel.
MLP Specialty Metals, LLCScottdale, PACut wire.
Pellets LLCTonawanda, NYDo.
Platt Brothers and Co., TheWaterbury, CTDo.
Premier Shot Co.Twinsburg, OHDo.
Winoa USA, Inc.Detroit, MISteel.

Do. Ditto.

1Table includes data available through May 29, 2025.


Source: United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program

See also: Abrasives, Manufactured statistics | Mineral commodity prices


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