is a family owned company in business since 1975. We are the largest supplier of specialist carbide cutting tools and abrasives in Ireland. Through our branch network and full-time mobile salespeople, we support the needs of a large customer base in both Northern and Southern Ireland. Depot Expansion We have recently renovated our offices and considerably expanded our warehousing facilities in Shannon, Co. Clare.  We carry extensive stocks of Abrasive and blasting products, along with our standard ranges of HSS and Carbide cutting tools. Cost Saving Programme for Customers Hard Metal approach cost savings with customers by introducing real productivity gains - not by reducing prices - but by addressing the time it takes to produce components.  These advantages are demonstrated in a measurable, controlled manner using the latest technology coupled with training to ensure best manufacturing practices.  The future of manufacturing in Ireland depends on companies being more efficient than manufacturers in lower cost countries.  This can be achieved through partnership of suppliers and customers co-operating and using the latest developments in tooling and application technology.  Hard Metal possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve these aims. ISO9001 We were one of the first distribution companies, 15 years ago, to be awarded the ISO9000 quality system certification, and currently hold the ISO9001-2008 quality standard.

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