29.11.2023
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31.10.2023
Machining diamond with diamond
Through the process integration of milling, turning and grinding, processing times have been drastically reduced on the one hand, and on the other hand we now achieve accuracies on the component of less than 10 µm.

28.09.2023
Tyrolit hosts the Klangspuren music festival
Tyrolit hosts the Klangspuren music festival

06.07.2023
Swarovski Foundation – A Decade of Philanthropy
Global partners of the Swarovski Foundation and team members including the Chair Marisa- Schiestl Swarovski were invited to visit the Tyrolit headquarters in Schwaz and had the unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of the world of Tyrolit and its production facilities.

06.07.2023
TSG celebrates its 70. anniversary
The Tyrolit sports community celebrates its 70th anniversary

26.06.2023
Tyrolit receives award from the Ministry of Climate Protection
On 25 April 2023, Tyrolit received an award for its pioneering work in shaping climate-friendly mobility in its own operations.

24.05.2023
Streetart events at Tyrolit site Carborundum Electrite a.s.
In cooperation with the elementary school and the city of Benátky nad Jizerou, two events were held to promote cooperation and good relations between our company and the residents of our city.

20.02.2023
Reduction of substances hazardous to health and the environment
In our product innovations, we pay particular attention to using raw materials that are not harmful to health or the environment.

20.02.2023
Guaranteeing operator safety for our customers
We are constantly working to improve the safety aspects of existing and new product developments.

20.02.2023
Delivering competitive advantages for our customers
Through enhanced cutting ability and new benchmarks, we are not only delivering competitive advantages to our customers, we are also saving energy and resources on site.

20.02.2023
Using fewer resources in production
Significant energy savings have been achieved in the production of cutting segments and diamond wires.

20.02.2023
Fifth "Clean Jizera" event
On 7 October 2022, the "Clean the Jizera River" clean-up event was held in the Czech Republic for the fifth time.

20.02.2023
Saving energy in thermal plants
Given the disproportionate rise in energy costs in recent months, Tyrolit has responded in a number of ways to reduce additional costs as far as possible.

20.02.2023
Pioneering work for Tyrol’s first e-truck fleet
Since 15 June 2022, three emission-free e-trucks from MAN have been handling internal transport between our plants in Schwaz, Stans and Vomp.

20.02.2023
Solar energy from our own rooftops
The first parts of the large-scale photovoltaic system at our Schwaz site have been in operation since August.

17.02.2023
Tyrolit as part of the success at World Ski Championships in France
The respective structure of the ski base and the edge influence the gliding and carving characteristics of the ski and, perfectly prepared, are an important success factor for the racers.

19.01.2023
Getting to the top level with the WSE1621
In October 2022, the Tyrolit customer Bohr-Tec from Vorarlberg was commissioned to dismantle a foundation plate on the Zimba, a mountain near Bludenz, Austria.

22.11.2022
Extensive training. Continuous support. Perfect results.
Extensive training. Continuous support. Perfect results.

21.09.2022
Solar energy for Tyrolit
Since August, the first parts of the large-scale photovoltaic system at Tyrolit's Schwaz site have been in operation.

21.06.2022
Tyrolit pioneers with the first e-truck fleet in Tyrol
From 15 June 2022, three emission-free e-trucks from MAN will handle internal transport between the Tyrolit plants in Schwaz, Stans and Vomp.

10.02.2022
Preserving a monument. Done.
In the Swiss Rhine Valley, a privately owned castle is currently being reconstructed, with the façade of the historic building to be reproduced as faithfully as possible. This is the only way to ensure a harmonious architectural impression of the castle, the ruin and the new building.

22.12.2021
THOMAS FRIESS SUCCEEDS CHRISTOPH SWAROVSKI AS CEO
With over 4,000 employees, TYROLIT is one of the world's largest grinding technology companies. The successful economic positioning and stable financial situation are a good time for a change at the helm of the company.

17.12.2021
Deep drilling in the Glacier World Weißsee. Done.
In autumn 2021, BM Manfred Gratz GmbH was commissioned to carry out drilling in the tunnel systems and at the dam wall of the ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG in the Glacier World Weißsee. The aim was to ensure the drainage of the mountain with deep boreholes of up to 28 m to increase the stability of the Amersee dam.

13.12.2021
Innovative grinding of HSS tools with STARTEC PRO
Repeatedly pronounced dead, HSS tools nevertheless always experience a revival and are also able to hold their own against competition from outside the EU. The development of powder-metallurgical HSS steels in particular has brought a leap in tool performance.

25.11.2021
TYROLIT wins Bosch Global Supplier Award 2021
Every two years, Bosch honours its best suppliers from around the world. In 2021, TYROLIT became the first abrasives manufacturer in history to receive the Global Supplier Award from ROBERT BOSCH AG. This recognition is all the more remarkable when you consider that this year a total of only 46 suppliers out of several thousand were selected from all categories.

09.11.2021
Drilling system on a dive. Done.
For two months at the beginning of 2021, an artificial lake in Milan, Italy, was the setting for another spectacular use of TYROLIT drilling equipment.

29.10.2021
TYROLIT to become exclusive tool partner for TITANS of CNC
Technology and education have always been closely linked and drive each other’s progress. As a market leading system and solutions provider, it has been our goal to stay ahead of the curve on both fronts for more than 100 years.

22.03.2021
A formula for success from the heart of the Alps
At the start of this season, TYROLIT entered into an official partnership with the ÖSV (Austrian Ski Association) in the areas of service and technology. There have already been numerous points of contact between the two organisations for some time.

25.01.2021
Our REVERSE allows you to leap forward
TYROLIT developed the ultimate solution to process laminated glass in an effective way, by equally reducing stress to the tool and the work piece.

14.12.2020
TYROLIT acquires Bibielle S.p.A.
In the end of July 2020, the TYROLIT Group acquired Bibielle S.p.A. – a leading manufacturer of high quality three-dimensional abrasive material – closing the product gap in surface conditioning.

09.12.2020
Wire sawing work in Bremerhaven – „Full speed ahead“
Quay 66 in the Bremerhaven port area was built in 1963 and was used as a landing stage for the former England ferry. The quay is located in the entrance to the northern lock of the port and is passed by about 2,000 ships a year. Over the years, it has been rammed by ships several times and was recently severely damaged by a car transporter.

02.12.2020
TYROLIT products convince across the board
Czech construction company TRETINA s.r.o., based in Brno, has been convinced of TYROLIT quality tools and machines for many years. They have already completed numerous projects with products of the Austrian system supplier for the construction industry.

18.11.2020
Dealing with the ongoing COVID19 situation
TYROLIT has adapted to the circumstances and over the last few months has positioned itself well to deal with the continuing restrictions in the best possible way and to ensure uninterrupted product availability.

15.09.2020
Surface treatment made by TYROLIT
TYROLIT develops and produces systems for the processing of large concrete and asphalt surfaces in cooperation with its US subsidiary Diamond Products: The product range includes grinding and grooving machines as well as tools that are optimally adapted to the corresponding applications and performance classes.

08.07.2020
Cutting at a high level. Done.
In Germany, many wind power plants have currently to be renewed. On the one hand to increase productivity, on the other hand, due to the extreme wear and tear caused by their exposure.

07.04.2020
Customer satisfaction at the highest level: TYROLIT segments convince in Russia
In a brick factory in the region of Tula, Russia, the steel shaft of a clay mixer was broken. DIAMONDTECH CONSTRUCTION had to remove a stuck steel shaft. After 11 hours of work and seven re-grindings, the pure steel shaft was loose and the stuck shaft with a length of 60 cm was removed successfully.

06.04.2020
How COVID-19 affects us at TYROLIT
As the whole world is dealing with the social and economic consequences of the global COVID-19 crisis, so too is TYROLIT.

02.04.2020
The Vessel – architectural jungle gym made of glass
The Vessel is an iconic structure and landmark built with the help of TYROLIT tools as part of the Hudson Yards renovation project in Manhattan, New York City.

31.03.2020
German premiere of the PC4504CE exceeds all expectations
In autumn 2019, a total of 52,000 m2 of concrete pavement (old concrete) was ground off the A8 motorway between the Dasing and Dachau/Fürstenfeldbruck junctions in order to improve the grip of the surface.

20.03.2020
TYROLUTION – an all-round success
Super-thin cut-off wheels are, in our opinion, the most important product group on
the market. For the product management team in the Industrial Trade division it was
therefore crucial that TYROLIT – as the inventor of super-thin cut-off wheels – continue to offer the best products in terms of cutting ability and lifetime on the market in the long term.

11.03.2020
TOOLSCOPE
TYROLIT – Abrasives manufacturer TYROLIT tailors the ToolScope assistance system to specific grinding requirements. The system provides a transparent view of the condition of the machine and the operating and process data. As well as complete process stability, this helps the operator get the most out of grinding tools and minimise machining times.

25.02.2020
TYROLIT POWER
TYROLIT POWER is a sanding system that uses abrasive strips to prepare surfaces. Particularly industries that need to sand large surfaces such as the manufacturing of wind turbines, aerospace and shipbuilding are profiting from this technology.

17.02.2020
X-LOCK COMPATIBILITY
With the new range of X-LOCK-compatible abrasive discs, TYROLIT offers Bosch power-tool users the highest quality in cutting, flap discs as well as grinding discs.

06.02.2020
Innovation with patented lightweight design
Innovative core technologies in the field of ceramic bonded CBN grinding tools create competitive advantages, both for TYROLIT and for our customers.

30.12.2019
STARTEC ICE – cool products for tool grinding
Resin bonded grinding wheels for HSS tool manufacturing. The new STARTEC ICE assortment was developed together with TYROLIT experts and is dedicated to all HSS precision cutting tool manufacturers. A new approach to development enables results to be achieved in terms of economic efficiency and "cool" grinding that were previously unheard of.

30.12.2019
TYROLIT APPRASIVE – a smart tool for mobile devices
In September 2019 we updated our grinding app “APPRASIVE” for iOS and Android. The App helps end-users to find products, setup grinding tool and –machine, fine-tune processes and to solve process problems.

04.12.2019
Successful salvage of shipwreck in Norway
During a heavy autumn storm in September 2018, the ship M/S Osfjord ran aground off the coast of Trøndelag in Norway. After several attempts to salvage the shipwreck were unsuccessful, a TYROLIT saw wire was used to salvage the wreck in pieces.

02.10.2019
Impressive reduction in grinding time in medical technology
The combined expertise and close collaboration of application engineers from TYROLIT and grinding machine manufacturer Schütte has resulted in a sensational jump in productivity. New TYROLIT grinding tools together with the 325 linear multi-functional grinding machine from Schütte have reduced process times by two thirds.

26.07.2019
Approved for the runway: TYROLIT diamond tools at Salzburg’s biggest construction site
In a tightly scheduled, large-scale project, the 15/33 runway at Salzburg Airport was refurbished. The concrete runway from the 1960s would remain as the foundation for the new covering layer consisting of 120,000 tons of asphalt.

05.07.2019
Modernisation of the Cernavodă nuclear power plant in Romania
To modernise one of the blocks of the Romanian nuclear power plant in Cernavodă, around 400 tons of concrete had to be decommissioned in a controlled manner and under the strictest safety conditions.

08.05.2019
Concrete wall removal at new Lancy-Bachet train station in Geneva
As part of the construction of the new Lancy-Bachet train station in the Swiss city of Geneva, a concrete wall, which had been used to hold back soil during the construction work, needed to be removed.

11.02.2019
100 years of grinding
With the goal to create a diamond for everyone, Daniel Swarovski laid the cornerstone of his crystal empire in 1895 in Wattens, Austria.

12.12.2018
Successful underwater decommissioning
As part of an offshore decommissioning project for a major U.S. oil company in the Gulf of Mexico, a stub had to be removed within a short time frame in the last quarter of 2018.

11.11.2018
TYROLIT diamond wires for Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia
Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece La Sagrada Familia is being built with stone from a Lancashire quarry, property of Armstrongs Group, UK. The stone was cut and profiled using Tyrolit diamond tools.