At Hermes, they know that high quality abrasives (sandpaper) are important to your company. The high quality of Hermes is guaranteed by using the most advanced methods in the manufacturing process, such as isotopic measurement analysis and statistical process control methods. These ensure consistent operating parameters both in small patch production and in high-volume production. They use advanced measuring and testing technologies for in-process and final inspection of our products, important elements in our customer-driven quality assurance. For process and product development modern research laboratories and experienced specialists are utilized to create excellent facilities because the flexible implementation of customer wishes is an integrated part of our development.

All coated abrasive (sandpaper) products are compiled of backing, grain and a binder system.

The main types of backings used are cloth and paper; alternatives are vulcanized fiber, non-woven webs, stitch-bonded cloths and foils. The most important mineral types used are aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. In recent years, zirconia alumina and micro-crystalline sintered aluminum oxide made through sol-gel technology have also become more important. The latter is produced by Hermes today on the basis of the company's own patents, under the designation Sapphire Blue® and further development work is proceeding on this product.