GMA Garnet Group, a global leader in abrasives, are proud to announce the launch of ToughBlast™ and ExtremeBlast™, to customers in the Asia Pacific region. Designed as premium abrasives for the efficient removal of heavy coatings as well as providing surface profiles in excess of 90-100 microns, ToughBlast™ and ExtremeBlast™ are the coarsest abrasives in the extensive GMA range. 

Leveraging the success from the introduction of the blends into the American market, this strategic release underscores GMA’s dedication to providing high performance blasting solutions for our Asia Pacific customers across diverse industrial projects throughout the region.  

With the launch of ToughBlast™ and ExtremeBlast™, GMA now offers our Asia-Pacific customers a comprehensive range of five high-performing blast abrasives. 

"The launch of these 2 new products into the Asia-Pacific market marks another significant milestone for GMA,” said Flynn Cowan, GMA’s General Manager of International Sales and Marketing.  

“This expansion not only reinforces our commitment to providing innovative abrasive solutions but also reflects our strategic focus on meeting the growing demands of this dynamic region.” 

Dr. Chris Manger, GMA’s Sales Manager for Asia Pacific, emphasised the significance of this new product launch in Asia-Pacific, highlighting that the release "reflects GMA’s commitment to innovation and empowering our customers with versatile solutions that elevate their project outcomes, particularly in the area of tough coating removal."  

“In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, choosing the right abrasive is crucial. The balance of key factors like hardness, toughness, and particle sizing directly impacts effectiveness across applications. Our extensive research and global testing have provided critical insights into what drives blasting efficiency,” he said.  

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GMA’s comprehensive range of abrasives allows customers to optimise productivity, streamline operations, and confidently meet project deadlines. From thick coatings, heavy rust, or delicate restoration work, GMA's engineered blends offer tailored solutions for every challenge, ensuring projects are executed promptly and within budget.  

“We are also pleased to offer our Asia-Pacific customers this extended product range through our new distribution hub, located in Malaysia. The ability to deliver quickly within the region has been well-received, especially as demand for high-performance abrasive products continues to grow,” added Dr. Manger. 

Opened in June this year, the new facility supports customers throughout Asia, from Indonesia to Japan, enhancing GMA’s regional distribution footprint. 

For more information about GMA Garnet™ and its range of products, visit gmagarnet.com  or contact info.au@gmagarnet.com.