Having started in 1908 as many separate entities, the group of technologies represented today by the Wheelabrator Group is the world’s leading supplier of surface preparation equipment on a global scale. The company is formed from experienced and trusted brand names in surface preparation and finishing: the amalgamation of technologies, experts and experience has allowed it to put together the very best product and service offer available on the market today.
Wheelabrator is specialist in the following technologies: wheelblast, airblast, wetblast, shot peening and vibratory mass finishing. It serves diverse industries from aerospace to automotive, shipyards to medical, power generation to rail.
The company manufactures a full range of wheel type shotblast machines and mass finishing equipment dedicated to the demands of the foundry and forge industry. Technically advanced and designed for ease of maintenance, Wheelabrator machines range from standard versions to fully customized and integrated systems.
On 1st May 2009 Wheelabrator Group and DISA Group merged and the world’s leading metallic parts improvement company was formed under the corporate company Norican Group. The united organisation offers over 200 years expertise and experience, it employs 2200 people over 5 continents, in 5 technology centres (Canada, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, France) and in 5 further manufacturing facilities (India, Czech Republic, China, USA and Poland).
Following the merger with DISA, Wheelabrator today includes into its brand the full range of DISA surface preparation solutions. The new established organization for surface preparation technology is split into two independent Business Units:
• The Wheelabrator OEM Organisation: (OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer)
The new global technology platform – Wheel and Air Technology – for surface preparation solutions.
• The Wheelabrator Plus Organisation: The brand for surface preparation spare parts, service and services.
As from the 1st May 2009, ProService is the exclusive agent of Wheelabrator and Wheelabrator Plus in Italy for all industries using wheel blast applications.