Learn about the company’s history

We are a Polish manufacturer of abrasive tools with 30 years of experience.

Why we are worth it?

ARMES – 30 years of experience
in the abrasive industry.

We are one of the longest established companies in the industry. Close cooperation with our customers has always fostered development and mutual search for solutions.

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1993

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1996

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2014

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2024

1991
The owner of the company - Slawomir Zadruzniak makes the first attempts to run his own business under the name "Zakład Ślusarstwa Produkcyjnego" Slawomir Zadruzniak
November 15, 2025

The ARMES Abrasive Articles Plant is established. The company's founder decides to take advantage of the opportunities of the rapidly developing free market in Poland to combines it with his entrepreneurial flair, his education and technical skills having some modest savings. The first product  made in his own kitchen was a cloth flap wheel , which continues to lead the way after 30 years in our product range. However, it is now produced in an automated process using self-designed and self-made machines.

1994

"Garage" production is gaining momentum as the crew expands to 11 people, investment in machinery park increases and has more space in the new location ( Handlowa Street, Stalowa Wola)

1996

The administrative part of the company is enlarged and a separate office space is created (Wojska Polskiego Street, Stalowa Wola).

1997

The cooperation agreement with Starcke GmgH & Co.KG of which we became the representative in Poland, gave rise to the company's vision to which we are still faithful  today - the production of tools of the highest quality based on the raw materials from top brands.

1998 – 2004

Years of hard work and key investments. On the first land purchased for ownership, 4 production and storage halls and an office building are built. We invest in the development of the machinery park and our Staff number doubles. This is a time to meet with suppliers and contractors and participate in numerous trade fairs and tap the potential of our business. ARMES enters international markets.

2006

We put into practice our next development plans - the purchase of 17 hectares of land with buildings after the former Meat Plant in Nisk is another space where we develop production and increase warehouses to provide our customers with the highest level of service and availability of goods.

2007

We are creating a division - ARMES Mechanical Plant. It reinforces the foundation on which the company was founded - machine building from conceptual thinking into implementation. The team of designers, automation engineers and technologists is working on production optimization and automation.  This is a huge step in our goal strenghtening, namely independence and adaptation to customer needs to keep high standards.

The Mechanical Plant enlarges our group of customers in the area of machining producing at the same time necessary parts for machine building and tooling development. We creates our own team for machinery servicing. A task-oriented approach backed by our own extensive facilities results in the ability to implement new materials and products into the offer.

2008

The second generation starts working for the company - 2 daughters join company management.

2014

We focus on computerization through the implementation of ERP systems so the circulation of information becomes faster and data is available to particular departments.

2015

Signing cooperation contract with 3M.  ARMES becomes the official distributor and conventer of 3M products. 3M is a company representing a wide variety of technical fields with worldwide production and sale activities across five business groups: Healthcare, Consumer Products, Safety and Advertising Graphics, Industry (including abrasives tools, tapes and adhesives), Electronics and Energy.

We specialize in the sale of products: Abrasives, Industrial Tapes and Adhesives, Health and Safety,

Vehicle Body Servicing and Maintenance Painting.

2020-2023

Our consistent efforts over 30 years result in a strong human resources, technology and warehousing base. Strategic ties built over the years with customers and suppliers allow us to survive difficult times of pandemics and geopolitical instability. We are with and for our customers.

2023

We are moving the entire administrative and shipping parts as well as most of the warehouse to a location on Sandomierska Boczna Street.

01.08.2024

On August 1, 2024, our company underwent significant organizational changes, transitioning from a sole proprietorship to a limited liability company. This step is aimed at further developing our operations, strengthening our market position, and ensuring more efficient service for our Clients and Partners.

15.11.2025

Starting November 15, 2025, we will launch a new B2B sales platform, providing our business clients with quick and convenient access to our full range of products and services. The platform has been designed to ensure a modern, intuitive shopping experience while streamlining order processing and communication. We invite you to register and take advantage of the new opportunities our B2B platform offers.