PROTEUS ABRASIVES, a collaboration between German-based Krebs & Riedel and GYSL, a prominent producer of grinding wheels, marks a significant union in the world of precision engineering and grinding technology.
KREBS & RIEDEL, a prominent manufacturer of high-precision grinding wheels, boasts a workforce of approximately 250 employees and an annual revenue exceeding 32 million euros. The company is renowned worldwide, with clients in the automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, medical technology, and wind power industries relying on its cutting-edge products.
GYSL, a privately-owned business founded in 1998, has emerged as a frontrunner in the production of premium abrasive tools. With a primary focus on the automotive, aerospace, bearing, and motion industries, the company is at the forefront of delivering exceptional solutions for highly challenging applications.
This venture seeks to merge the renowned German precision with the efficient production capabilities of Asia, aiming to become a dominant force in the industry. This partnership is founded on mutual respect and a shared vision for the future. Together, they aim to develop and deliver superior products that blend the best practices from both companies, setting new standards in the industry.
Florian Riedel, the Managing Director of Krebs & Riedel, highlights PROTEUS ABRASIVES as a pioneering standard of excellence, offering quality, affordability, and independence without the need for extra services. The product range includes conventional grinding wheels for OD and ID grinding, mounted points, centerless grinding wheels, and grinding segments.
These products cater to various applications, such as gear grinding (including grinding worms up to max. 63 m/s), as well as the grinding of bearings, guideways, metal fabrication, tools, and automotive parts. Additionally, PROTEUS ABRASIVES supports many grinding processes, including external cylindrical grinding and surface grinding, on a wide array of machines and materials.
Proteus Abrasives offers a solution for high precision grinding at a reasonable price, aiming to meet customer expectations without exceeding them. Their range of meticulously crafted grinding wheels is designed to empower individuals and businesses with exceptional performance. Customers rely on the expertise of Proteus Abrasives’ machine operators and engineers to maximize the performance of their grinding wheels.