Producer of flexible grinding materials on paper, cloth and mixed bases. ABRASIVES,

Starcke GmbH & Co. KG is a medium sized family run independent company in its 4th generation and is an acknowledged market participant. The origins of business activities date back to before 1720.

Our company history commenced with the trade of metal and household commodities, these being substituted by the manufacture of detergents, cleansing materials, and matches. By the end of the 19th century the production of the so called "emery and linen" was initiated. In the following years industrialisation progressed, consequently these items grew in significance. Nowadays these products are widely referred to as coated abrasives, they belong to the family of high quality tools.

For over 100 years our abrasive cloth and paper has given the master touch to a wide variety of surfaces, converting them into quality products. A diverse production programme is marketed through subsidiaries and independent sales channels worldwide.

Having a history of over 280 years – alone 175 years under the name STARCKE – it is obvious that we want to play an active role in shaping the future. Proof for our commitment is our investment into a state of the art maker that since 1997 is among the most modern in the world. STARCKE coated abrasives will thus continue to be associated with top of the line quality products.