Kurt Johannes is the manager of national accounts, distribution, at Norton Abrasives, 1 New Bond Street MS 301-403, Worcester, MA 01606, 508-795-5000, www.nortonbeartex.com.
Innovative design and non-woven materials science have increased productivity while keeping costs down with a new generation of durable, flexible and easy-to-use high-performance surface conditioning products. Shops should utilize new non-woven technology to help them remain competitive in unstable economic times.