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New innovations win plaudits
In 2017, we launched several innovations for dust- free sanding. The range of sanders has been supplemented with the Mirka® DEOS electric orbital sander which was launched in the spring. The tool was developed and is manufactured
in Finland, and has been awarded the key ag symbol by the Association for Finnish Work. It is unique due to its light weight, compact size and ergonomic design. On the pneumatic side, we launched the Mirka® AP angle polisher, and the Mirka® RPS, a combined polisher and sander.
Our power tools, which are well-known for
their innovative design, excellent performance and intelligent features, have once again won international acclaim. The Mirka® AOS-B cordless sander won the Red Dot Design Award for 2017. Ergonomics was the key factor in the design of this tool, the smallest battery-driven sander on the market. The Mirka® LEROS, the lightest wall
and ceiling sander on the market, was introduced in the autumn, and has also gained favourable notice. It was nominated for the Innovation Awards 2017 at the Batimat building and remodelling fair in Paris.