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Sales Skyrocket by 960% on Plated Products at CDT's Engineering Center in North Wales
Learn how CDT’s North Wales facility achieved 960% growth in Electroplated grinding products in just one year.
(Left to right): CDT Finance Manager Michaela Lawton, Conwy County Borough Council’s cabinet member for Sustainable Economy Cllr Nigel Smith, and CDT Production Manager Justin Hughes.
Sales of new Electroplated grinding wheels launched by a precision engineering company in North Wales have rocketed by 960 per cent.
The success of the Electroplated line has put Continental Diamond Tool (CDT) in Kinmel Bay – which supplies blue chip companies like Rolls Royce and Tenneco – on course for considerable growth in sales volume over the next three years.
The niche company is best known for the design, development, and delivery of diamond-encrusted rotary dressers, with tolerances of down to 1,000th of a millimetre in terms of accuracy.
The team in Kinmel Bay began making Electroplated grinding wheels and other electroplated products in a small way in the third quarter of 2023. By last summer, soaring demand led the company to invest £250,000 in new, cutting-edge equipment.
Conwy County Borough Council helped make the upgrades possible by securing £100,000 in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for CDT.
Production capacity will be increasing again later this year when the American-owned company moves to a new production site less than half a mile away on the Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate.
At 30,000 sq ft, the new building is three times the size of CDT’s current home and will see the workforce doubling from 40 to 80 over the next few years.
The company expects Electroplated products to outsell rotary dressers within a few years as orders continue to increase.
This surge has already created two new full-time jobs, with recruitment underway for two more positions.
Finance Manager Michaela Lawton said: “We always had high hopes for the Electroplated products, but no one really expected to hit 960 per cent growth year on year from when we launched the new line.
“The fact that we have been able to buy this new equipment means we can respond to the demand which is fantastic.
“We have been able to adapt quickly and increase our capacity. The funding that came via Conwy County Borough Council helped massively. We’re incredibly grateful they facilitated this grant.
“We export 50 per cent of our turnover, with Electroplated grinding wheel deliveries reaching as far as Europe, the Middle East, Thailand, and Indonesia.
“Going forward we see enormous potential for this product line. We expect our Electroplated grinding products to overtake our Rotary dressers in sales in two to three years.
“The interest is there, and we can respond to that. The market is huge, and we are well-placed to take a big share.
“Our parent company in America have put rocket boosters under CDT with their investment in technology and talent. The fact that we’re moving to the new premises makes all this possible— it’s going to escalate our growth on a huge scale.
“The leadership at CDT is very ambitious, and we have the perfect synergy and a great working relationship,” Michaela remarked. “The entire team is focused on growing our capacity to deliver the best superabrasive solutions for advanced manufacturing across the world.”
Cllr Nigel Smith, Conwy County Borough Council’s cabinet member for Sustainable Economy, who is one of three councillors who represent Kinmel Bay on the authority, said: “Having a company of this calibre in Conwy, particularly in my own town of Kinmel Bay is fantastic.
“I’m really pleased that the funding we’ve been able to source for the company from the Shared Prosperity Fund has enabled them to buy this new equipment and grow the company so spectacularly, with the opportunity for 40 further jobs.
“Among the recruits will be apprentices, so there will be opportunities for our young people to find high skill, well paid jobs on their doorstep. It’s brilliant.
“It’s a real feather in Conwy’s cap that we have a company that supplies high-end, blue-chip companies like Rolls Royce, Tenneco and others across the world.
“CDT’s continued investment is a big vote of confidence in Kinmel Bay and Conwy and the dedicated workforce we have in the local area.
“They are going to grow the economy here in Conwy and in Wales generally. It’s something we need to be proud of.”
Equally delighted is Justin Hughes, CDT’s production manager, who worked for the original company before it became part of Indiana-based Continental Diamond Tool Corporation six years ago.
Our CDT team in Wales has been upgrading and expanding its plating technology to mirror the cutting-edge, 500-tank plating lab at our U.S. headquarters—delivering the same level of precision and innovation worldwide.
Justin said: “Seeing those orders coming in gives you a real buzz and where we are going to be in 12 months is phenomenal. It’s very exciting.
“The potential is huge and the more people we can give jobs to, the better. These are jobs that are at a premium in an area like Conwy.
“That’s one of the reasons we’ve done our best to keep things as local as we can – a lot of the staff can walk or cycle to work.
“We have an experienced and highly skilled team here in Kinmel Bay and in the United States, which has made the transition to Electroplated grinding products a lot easier.
“The partnership with our American owners has been a seamless blend of two well-matched teams with complementary skills.
“They have taken as much knowledge from us as we have taken from them. They are very supportive, and we get lots of transatlantic cooperation.
“I am incredibly excited for the future here. It’s very busy, there’s lots of work to do and I like it like that, and all our employees are equally excited.”
Continental Diamond Tool Limited (CDT Ltd.), based in Kinmel Bay, Rhyl, U.K., is the European subsidiary of Continental Diamond Tool Corporation, headquartered in New Haven, Indiana, U.S.A. For more than 40 years, CDT Ltd. has been a leader in diamond rotary dresser technology, originally operating as Consort Precision Diamond. Since joining CDT, the company has expanded its product line, delivering high-performance diamond plated grinding wheels and other premium superabrasive products to customers worldwide.
Celebrating Our Apprentices
Apprenticeships at CDT offer hands-on experience, critical skills, and leadership opportunities—more than training, they’re a launchpad for a lifelong career.
CDT Ltd.'s current and former interns (left to right): Corey Lloyd-Jones, Joe Bowles, Stephanie Hughes-Jones, Daniel Hughes-Jones, and Rhys Butler.
Investing in the Future: Celebrating Our Apprentices for National Apprenticeship Week
At Continental Diamond Tool (CDT), we take great pride in nurturing the next generation of engineers through our apprenticeship programs. In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week in the U.K., we’re highlighting the inspiring journeys of five apprentices at our manufacturing center in Wales. Read on to see how these talented individuals have developed their skills, grown within the company, and are shaping the future of engineering.e.”
From Apprentice to Supervisor – Joe Bowles’ Journey
Joe Bowles began his career with Continental Diamond Tool Ltd. in September 2007 as an engineering apprentice. Over the years, his dedication and willingness to learn saw him progress into new roles, gaining invaluable experience along the way. Today, he is the Supervisor of the Grinding Department, where he leads a skilled team and ensures high standards of quality and precision.
Reflecting on his journey, Joe shares:
"From an apprentice 17 years ago to a supervisor, my path has been driven by hard work and the support of a company that values growth, innovation, and investment in people. I look forward to furthering my career with CDT and being part of its bright future."
Joe’s success is a testament to the long-term benefits of apprenticeships, illustrating how they can open doors to leadership and career progression.
Daniel Hughes-Jones – A Key Player in CNC Machining
Daniel joined CDT Ltd. in March 2021, quickly making an impact in the CNC Machining Department. He successfully completed his HNC in Engineering, further strengthening his knowledge and technical expertise. Now, as a key team member, he operates multiple CNC machines and plays an important role in training new apprentices.
"My apprenticeship at CDT provided me with vital knowledge and a developed skill set, and I’m grateful to pass on my knowledge and experiences to the next generation of apprentices." – Daniel Hughes-Jones
Daniel’s ability to mentor new apprentices showcases the value of experienced employees sharing their knowledge, ensuring a strong and skilled workforce for the future.
Corey Lloyd Jones – Building a Strong Foundation
Corey started his apprenticeship with CDT Ltd. in September 2023 and is currently in his second year, working towards his HNC in General Engineering while also completing a Level 3 NVQ. With a strong ambition to learn, Corey is eager to develop his expertise across multiple machines and broaden his engineering knowledge.
"After finishing my apprenticeship, I would like to progress further within the company and learn more skills on more machines. I chose this career path as it looked like a good challenge. I am doing the general engineering HNC course because it opens up a lot of opportunities for me in the future, rather than having just mechanical or electrical HNC." – Corey Lloyd Jones
Corey’s enthusiasm for engineering showcases how apprenticeships provide a solid foundation for career growth, allowing young professionals to tailor their learning to suit their ambitions.
Rhys Butler & Stephanie Hughes-Jones – The Next Generation of Engineers
Rhys Butler and Stephanie Hughes-Jones, Daniel’s younger sister, are the newest members of CDT Ltd.’s apprenticeship program, having joined in September 2024. Though early in their careers, both are already embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with learning on the job.
Rhys shares his thoughts on his apprenticeship so far:
"I've been on my apprenticeship for around seven months now, and I've thoroughly enjoyed it because it has provided hands-on experience, and a deeper understanding of how complex systems come together. The opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings has been both challenging and rewarding. I've gained valuable skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and technical expertise, which have made me more confident in my abilities. Looking ahead, I would love to further develop my expertise in engineering and continue to grow in a role where I can contribute to impactful projects." – Rhys Butler
Stephanie, who was drawn to engineering for its balance of hands-on work and intellectual challenge, shares her experience:
"I chose engineering because I like jobs that are both physically challenging and mentally interesting. My apprenticeship helps me improve my skills as a machinist while giving me chances to keep learning and growing." – Stephanie Hughes-Jones
Their journeys emphasize how apprenticeships provide real-world experience, technical expertise, and career-building opportunities from day one.
Apprenticeships are more than just training—they’re a launchpad for a successful career. They provide a solid foundation for career progression, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to develop vital skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
The apprentices above are prime examples of what can be achieved through dedication, hard work, and the right support. From those just starting out to those who have grown into leadership roles, their journeys highlight the value of apprenticeships and the opportunities they create.
👉 Interested in an apprenticeship or know someone who is? CDT Ltd. works closely with Coleg Llandrillo to identify promising candidates for our highly competitive engineering apprenticeship programme. Each year, we offer placements to 2 to 3 students. The next apprenticeships will begin in September 2025. If you’re interested, we encourage you to explore Coleg Llandrillo’s Engineering Programme as the best route to be considered for a future opportunity with us. Learn more about Coleg Llandrillo here: https://www.gllm.ac.uk/
Continental Diamond Tool Limited (CDT Ltd.), based in Kinmel Bay, Rhyl, U.K., is the European subsidiary of Continental Diamond Tool Corporation, headquartered in New Haven, Indiana, U.S.A. For more than 40 years, CDT Ltd. has been a leader in diamond rotary dresser technology, originally operating as Consort Precision Diamond. Since joining CDT, the company has expanded its product line, delivering high-performance diamond plated grinding wheels and other premium superabrasive products to customers worldwide.
2025 President's Message: Reflecting on Growth and the Future
Discover how Continental Diamond Tool's 2024 investments in people, processes, technology, and infrastructure are paving the way for enhanced customer solutions in 2025.
As we usher in 2025, Continental Diamond Tool is proud to reflect on an incredible year of progress and innovation. In this video update, CDT’s President, Nick Viggiano, shares his gratitude and insights, highlighting the milestones and lessons from the past year.
Strong Partnerships: Driven by GRIT
Thanks to the unwavering support of our customers and suppliers, CDT has thrived since 1973. We are grateful to our loyal partners who have been instrumental in making CDT an American manufacturing success story. Guided by our GRIT: Global, Responsive, Innovative Team, being a committed partner remains central to our mission as we deliver superior superabrasive solutions for advanced applications across the world.
2024 Highlights: Advancing to Better Serve You
In 2024, our focus was on making internal improvements to better serve you — our customers. By investing in people, infrastructure, and technology, we strengthened our ability to deliver the precision and quality you expect from us. Here are a few key achievements:
Strategic Leadership: Under the leadership of our new CEO, Brian VanHall, we are strengthening our strategy, structure, and systems to ensure your needs are met with efficiency and excellence.
People-Centered Investments: Our strongest competitive advantage is our people. By attracting and cultivating top talent, we have assembled a team that is committed to making every interaction and product surpass your expectations.
State-of-the-Art Expansion: Our newly expanded 72,000-square-foot Technology Center in New Haven, Indiana, will be a platform for the latest advancements in machining, inspection, and quality control for unmatched product reliability.
Global Growth: With a move underway in Wales to a larger 30,000-square-foot building, we are further increasing our capacity to provide timely support and advanced solutions to a global market.
Lessons Learned: Elevating the Customer Experience
In 2024, we put our focus on what truly matters:
People: By placing the right people in the right roles, our team is equipped and empowered to meet your needs with expertise and responsiveness.
Development: Continuously investing in our people, processes, and products delivers better, more innovative solutions for you.
Quality: Enhancing processes that assess, analyze, and assure product quality, performance reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Looking Ahead to 2025: Focused on You
As we step into the new year, we are energized by the opportunities ahead. We remain deeply committed to our mission of delivering unparalleled solutions while fostering strong partnerships with our customers and suppliers. Our gratitude extends to every individual who contributes to our success, from the dedicated CDT team to our trusted partners.
From all of us at Continental Diamond Tool, we wish you in this dynamic world of manufacturing a prosperous and fulfilling 2025.
You can find CDT’s latest product innovations, expert grinding tips, and company news by visiting our blog, watching our videos, or connecting with us on LinkedIn. Together, let’s make this another year of partnership and success!
Cutting Cycle Times in Technical Ceramics Grinding with Vitrified Bond Wheel
Learn how CDT engineers optimized grinding of ceramics with a CDT vitrified bond wheel that cut cycle times by 86% while eliminating excessive heat and chipping.
What does it take to deliver cutting-edge solutions for some of the world’s most advanced applications? Success starts with strong foundational values. At Continental Diamond Tool, we value being a Global, Responsive, Innovative Team [GRIT].
One recent collaboration with a global manufacturer of technical ceramics exemplifies CDT’s GRIT in delivering timely, innovative, quality, custom solutions to our customers. This story highlights how our application engineers and Vitrified Bond department collaborated to provide a superior superabrasive solution that dropped cycle times by an astounding 86% for advanced ceramics operations that supply the world.
The Challenge: Improving the Grinding Process
This initiative started when this valued customer in the ceramics sector reached out to CDT to address a grinding operation that was inefficient and inconsistent. The challenge stemmed from a new material they were using for parts that needed to be produced in high quantities. Their existing process required an hour to correctly grind the preformed ceramic part; and they were experiencing significant challenges including excessive heat and chipping. The result was a frustrating combination of high cycle times and inconsistent quality.
Grinding technical ceramics is a very complex process due to the unique properties of the material. Ceramics are incredibly hard and brittle, making them prone to cracking and chipping under improper grinding conditions. Unlike metals, ceramics lack ductility, meaning there is little room for error when removing stock material. Achieving precision requires tools that maintain sharpness while withstanding the intense friction and heat generated during grinding. Furthermore, ceramics often feature intricate shapes and tight tolerances, adding another layer of difficulty to the process.
One of the most significant challenges is minimizing wear on grinding tools while maintaining efficiency. The wrong grinding wheel will wear down quickly or fail to deliver the necessary precision when working with ceramics. This is where Vitrified Diamond Bond grinding wheels are a superior solution, offering a balance of durability and performance that meets the rigorous demands of ceramic grinding. Our product managers and application engineers understand these challenges and work closely with customers to design, develop, and deliver quality custom tools for specific applications.
The Solution: Innovation through Product Development and Process Parameters
Our Application Engineer, Andrew Olvera, consulted with the customer to analyze their existing setup and recommend strategic changes. He travelled to their facility to see the process and speak with the operator firsthand. Reflecting on the project, Andrew said, "I really enjoyed working with the customer on this challenge. We first began seeing positive results after making tweaks to the machine's programming. When we introduced the customized wheel, the jump in efficiency really ramped up. The cycle times dropped even more than we expected without the chipping that the customer usually saw in their process."
By reprogramming the machine's grinding operations, custom engineering an optimized wheel, and fine-tuning parameters, the CDT team achieved a groundbreaking improvement. Here are the key adjustments that were made, and the results:
Enhanced Machine Parameters:
Increased spindle speed to 10,000 RPM.
Doubled table speed from 100 to 200 inches per minute.
Adjusted infeed to .0035-.004 inches with no measurable wheel wear.
Achieved .005” infeed with minor wear observed.
Reduced Cycle-Time:
The customer’s previous process took an hour; our optimized process completed the task in just 8 minutes—an astounding reduction in cycle time by over 86%.
Improved Quality:
We addressed the quality issues in the preformed parts and optimized for a consistent 0.170” stock removal. This enhancement balanced efficiency and consistency with minimized wheel wear.
The Response: A Testament to Teamwork
This project also highlights CDT's commitment to responsiveness in meeting our customer’s unique requirements. Recognizing the critical challenges posed by the customer’s quality issues and process inefficiencies, our Vitrified Bond Product Line Manager, Walt Baumbach, spearheaded efforts to provide a custom grinding wheel. Walt Baumbach noted, “Our team rallied together to design, develop, and deliver a solution in an impressive 15 days. This quick turnaround shows the abilities and flexibility of our team.”
Walt Baumbach, CDT’s Vitrified Bond Product Line Manager, reviewing custom grinding wheel designs. His team helped cut cycle times by 86% for advanced ceramics.
The Outcome: Setting a New Standard
The results speak for themselves: CDT partnered with this prominent global technical ceramics manufacturer to provide a superior superabrasive solution to their unique grinding challenges. The innovation improved process efficiency and enhanced the durability and reliability of the Vitrified Bond grinding wheel used for this task. The wheel’s ability to handle challenging stock removal with minimal wear underscores the superior performance of our custom engineered products for the manufacture of technical ceramics for a global market.
While the 15-day rapid turnaround was an exceptional circumstance, enabled by a focused allocation of resources, we consistently strive to meet customer needs with efficient lead times tailored to the scope and complexity of each project. The quick delivery for this customer minimized their downtime and accelerated productivity improvements that will have a lasting impact.
Living Our Values: GRIT in Action
In many ways, this example embodies CDT’s GRIT. By combining a global mindset and responding to customer needs with innovative products and services, our team delivered a superior superabrasive solution that exceeded expectations. It is opportunities like this that define our commitment to excellence and drive us to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in grinding technology.
At CDT, we are more than a tool provider; we are a tenacious partner in progress. As we continue to serve industries around the world, our focus remains on delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers to achieve their goals. We look forward to sharing more success stories as we advance the future of manufacturing together.
For more information about our Vitrified Bond product line or to discuss your unique grinding challenges with ceramics or other materials, reach out to our team today.
How CDT Works Together to Serve Customers Better
Behind every precision tool is a team—and surprising fun facts! Guess who are neighbors, or how many interviews we conducted last year. Read the article to learn more.
Staying competitive in precision manufacturing is about more than customizing the most advanced grinding tools and cutting-edge dressing technology—it’s also about the people and processes that ensure everything runs smoothly. At Continental Diamond Tool, many departments work together to deliver exceptional products and service to our customers. In this blog, we’re highlighting the key players whose efforts behind the scenes uphold our standards of reliability and customer satisfaction.
Let’s explore how our departments—from Executive Leadership to Human Resources, Purchasing, Marketing, IT, Finance, and Administration—play a crucial role in better serving our customers.
Executive Leadership: Setting the Vision
Leadership is the compass that guides a company toward success. Our Executive Leadership team sets strategic direction, defines goals, and ensures alignment of our department initiatives with market demand. From expanding facilities for electroplating with diamonds to encouraging development of custom hybrid bonds, our leadership fosters a culture of innovation, reliability, and customer focus.
Fun Facts:
Continental Diamond Tool is a second-generation family-owned company. CDT President Nick Viggiano succeeded his father, Ray, who founded the company in 1973. Under Nick’s leadership, the company has become the fastest growing superabrasives company in North America.
Did you know CDT President Nick Viggiano and CEO Brian VanHall are neighbors? The family ties and neighborly spirit run deep in our organization.
Human Resources: Building a World-Class Team
The foundation of any successful company are people. Human Resources Director, Jenni Long, ensures we hire top talent, provide continuous training, and foster a positive workplace culture. By focusing on employee engagement and growth, HR builds a motivated, skilled team dedicated to excellence.
Fun Facts:
This month, Jenni single-handedly processed the open enrollment benefit selections for more than 180 employees. Plus, she’s conducted over 250 interviews this year.
We’re hiring! Join Jenni’s team as an HR Generalist. Click here to apply.
Purchasing: Ensuring Quality and Consistency
In precision manufacturing, quality starts with sourcing the right materials. The Purchasing department ensures our production teams have access to high-quality raw materials and supplies to meet exacting standards. Strong vendor relationships and effective inventory management keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
Fun Facts:
Inventory management is one of many functions this department handles. With more than 2,500 SKUs in our system, Dan Kortenber and Matt Sheehan ensure materials are always available to meet our customers' needs on time.
In his spare time, Matt referees both college and high school basketball.
Marketing: Connecting with Customers
Understanding customer needs is the first step to delivering outstanding service. Our Marketing team identifies trends, gathers feedback, and communicates the value of our products. From digital campaigns to trade shows, they ensure customers are informed, engaged, and confident in our expertise.
Fun Facts:
The Marketing team led by Carrie Fisher manages more than 150 projects at any given time, ensuring CDT stays innovative, engaged, and ahead of industry trends.
Did you know Marketing Generalist Stacy Viggiano is the wife of CDT President Nick Viggiano? In her role, she wears many hats, bringing her creativity, humor, and authenticity to the company’s communication initiatives.
IT: Empowering Precision with Technology
In today’s digital world, technology is integral to success. Our IT team ensures seamless communication, data security, and operational efficiency by managing robust networks and advanced software. Their work keeps CDT at the forefront of innovation, enabling precision and speed for our customers.
Fun Facts:
IT Director Jeremy Geier bridges the networks between our U.S. and U.K. facilities, enabling seamless and secure order processing and tracking between facilities.
Off the clock, Jeremy coaches the local, CDT-sponsored high school softball team in New Haven.
Finance: Driving Strategic Resource Management
The Finance team led by CFO Mike Brouwer ensures every resource decision is grounded in sound financial planning. They develop budgets, manage expenses, and forecast trends, allowing CDT to invest in resources needed for growth and innovation. Their expertise helps us maintain competitive pricing without compromising quality.
Fun Facts:
Did you know Accounting Manager Joseph Norris has been with CDT for 20 years? Joseph started as a part-time employee working with manual lathes on the shop floor. In 2014, he moved into a full-time role within the Electroplated team. In 2017, Joseph joined the Finance team and is instrumental with the many hats he wears.
Mike and Joseph both enjoy coaching sports outside of work.
Administration: Keeping TEAMS Running Smoothly
Behind every smooth operation is a team ensuring day-to-day activities run without a hitch. The Administration team provides essential support across departments, coordinating schedules, managing communications, and ensuring every detail is handled efficiently.
Fun Fact:
Amy Frecker at our front desk personally answers an average of 50 or more calls every day.
A Unified Effort for Superior Customer Service
Creating custom grinding tools for precision manufacturing applications is complex, but it’s made possible by the collaboration of diverse departments working toward a common goal: customer satisfaction. At Continental Diamond Tool, every team plays a important role in meeting and exceeding the demands of the industries we serve.
Whether it is our groundbreaking work in our grinding lab at CDT New Haven or our industry-leading processes in our 500-tank lab for electroplating with diamonds, it’s not just about what we make—it’s about how we work together to serve you better.
You’ll notice we share a love of teamwork and a spirit of camaraderie at CDT that extends beyond our workdays. Many of our team members coach or referee sports outside the office—be it basketball, softball, or other athletic programs—carrying forward the same principles of sportsmanship, collaboration, and high performance that we bring to serving our customers. These values are core to who we are, both on the shop floor and on the playing field.
Have questions about how we can help with your precision manufacturing needs? Contact us today to learn more about our commitment to excellence.
CDT’s Lab Evaluates Blaser Coolants in Flute Grinding Applications
Check out how we tested Blaser coolants on EVO hybrid bond wheels in CDT’s grinding lab to see which best enhances cutting, tool life, and quality in precision flute grinding.
At Continental Diamond Tool (CDT), we pride ourselves on pushing the limits of grinding technology. In one recent trial, The Grinding Chronicles team has partnered with Blaser Swisslube to test the performance of different coolants on our EVO hybrid bond grinding wheels. This experiment in CDT’s grinding lab aims to determine which coolant best enhances cutting performance, tool life, and workpiece quality in precision flute grinding applications.
Parameters for Success
Leading this effort is CDT Application Engineer Harrison Sheldon and CDT Engineering Consultant Jon VanSant, who are testing three different Blaser fluids under controlled conditions. They are measuring key parameters such as power, force, and grinding wheel wear while closely inspecting the visual quality of the workpiece for signs of burn or other surface finish issues.
“Our focus is on how the grinding wheel cuts, wears, and the resulting workpiece quality,” Jon explains. “By measuring parameters like power and force, we aim to collect data that can objectively compare the performance of each coolant under consistent conditions.”
Three representatives from Blaser joined Harrison and Jon last week at CDT’s lab: Senior Application Engineer Brett Reynolds from the New York plant, and Grinding Business Development Managers Tom Cappadona, also from New York, and Simon Stalder, representing Blaser’s headquarters in Switzerland. For this trial, Blaser has provided the coolant fluids, while CDT is supplying the EVO hybrid bond grinding wheels and the data collection equipment in the grinding lab. This setup ensures a comprehensive, scientific approach to analyzing performance with these coolants.
“When Tom approached us about this trial, we saw an opportunity to try something new with the equipment in our grinding lab,” says Harrison. “We’re excited to see how each formula stacks up to help the team at Blaser guide their customers in optimizing their process.”
Simon Stalder expressed his enthusiasm for the trial results, eager to share the findings with his engineering team in Switzerland. These results will provide valuable insights into how Blaser’s latest coolant technology enhances grinding performance and efficiency. As a global leader in metalworking fluids, Blaser delivers tailored formulas for every material, industry, and application.
Benefits of a Dynamic Testing Environment
The dynamic testing environment in CDT's grinding lab allows Harrison and Jon to adjust parameters on the fly, testing variables such as feed rate while maintaining consistent wheel speed. This enables them to evaluate the optimal feed rate range for each coolant type.
“One key advantage of running trials in the lab is the ability to collect objective data in controlled conditions,” says Jon. “Unlike in the field, where varied operator techniques can affect outcomes, our lab setting allows us to isolate variables and focus on actionable insights.”
While Blaser has come to CDT's lab primarily for the technical instrumentation and grinding know-how of our team, customers do not have to travel to take advantage of the lab’s capabilities. “CDT’s grinding lab is exceptionally flexible due to its portability. We frequently gather data directly from our customers’ processes by installing equipment at their site and analyzing it in our lab,” Harrison notes, “or we can simulate their operations on our machines and collaborate remotely to tweak their process.”
The expertise of Blaser’s application engineer, Brett Reynolds, has also been instrumental in these trials. “Brett brings a deep understanding of Blaser’s fluid formulation and their customer applications, which complements our grinding expertise,” adds Jon.
Trials on the Walter Helitronic Machine
As a 5-axis tool and cutter grinder, the Walter Helitronic is a purpose-built machine that is a centerpiece in CDT’s grinding lab and perfect for trials like this. Its versatility and precision are critical for evaluating different grinding configurations.
“The Walter machine is capable of thousands of functions, but it’s most commonly used for round cutting tools, making it perfect for flute grinding trials with our EVO Hybrid Bond fluting wheels,” Harrison says. “Its high precision, repeatability, and compatibility with advanced cooling systems make it the ideal platform for these tests.”
Jon elaborates, “The Walter allows us to make real-time adjustments to speed, feed rate, and pressure, which is essential for testing performance during these trials. Its automation and sensitive readings ensure accurate, repeatable results.”
The team at Blaser is currently reviewing the data gathered from last week’s trial and discussing how to incorporate the insights into future marketing and product development.
Accessing Our Grinding Lab Services
At CDT, we believe in the importance of real-world testing to optimize grinding processes and improve part quality. Our grinding lab is available for trials like these, whether you’re testing new grinding wheels or assessing some other metric of performance.
“Our team’s diverse areas of expertise ensures we can accommodate unique customer needs,” Harrison shares. “Whether it’s conducting tests in our lab or traveling to your site, we provide valuable solutions tailored to each challenge.”
If you’re interested in running a grinding trial with CDT, contact us with details about your process. We can recreate it in our lab or connect at your facility to gather data. From there, we develop testing parameters, share results, and make tailored recommendations for specific tools and production settings.
Learn more about Blaser Swisslube at:
Linkedin.com/company/blaser-swisslube
Youtube.com/user/blaserswisslube1
Global Growth and Local Jobs Spurred by Cutting Edge Investments at Kinmel Bay Facility
Cllr Nigel Smith visited CDT Ltd. earlier this month to see how £100,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is driving innovation, growth, and 40 new jobs in North Wales.
Cllr Nigel Smith (left), Conwy Council’s Cabinet Member for Sustainable Economy, visits with Production Manager Justin Hughes (right), showcasing one of the precision-engineered tools made possible by our new cutting-edge equipment, funded in part by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund secured with the help of Conwy Council.
A precision engineering company in North Wales is gearing up for global growth by investing £250,000 in cutting edge equipment.
Recruitment is also underway at Continental Diamond Tool (CDT) in Kinmel Bay as part of an ambitious expansion plan that will create 40 new jobs.
It’s all preparation for a move next year to a 30,000 sq ft factory nearby that’s three times the size of the current premises on the Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate.
Overall, the firm’s Indiana-based American owners, who took it over six years ago, are pumping £4 million into the company to triple production capacity and start making new products.
The niche company specialises in the manufacture of diamond-encrusted rotary dressers and grinding wheels, with tolerances of down to 1,000th of a millimetre in terms of accuracy.
It’s one of only two similar outfits in the UK and supplies a range of manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, automotive, medical and semi-conductors.
The company’s customers include blue chip corporations like Rolls Royce and Tenneco, with more than 60 per cent of the products being exported.
According to the loyal workforce, the investment is the “perfect present” for the company that’s celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
It was also music to the ears of Cllr Nigel Smith, Conwy Council’s cabinet member for Sustainable Economy, who is one of three councillors who represent Kinmel Bay on the authority.
The council helped CDT secure £100,000 in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund towards the cost of the new equipment.
He came on a visit to see how the money had been spent on “space age kit”, including a high tech machinery centre, lathe and inspection equipment.
Cllr Smith said: “What they do is very impressive, both in terms of the state-of-the-art technology and the high skill employment they provide in Kinmel Bay.
“It’s fantastic that they’re selling their world-leading products to an international market and they have a raft of blue chip customers like Rolls Royce.
“Over the years there has been a good relationship between the company and the council’s business development team and long may that continue.
“We were delighted to be able to help in securing £100,000 towards the cost of these cutting edge machines.
“It’s impressive, top-of-the-range technology and the level of precision they work to is mind-boggling – their tolerances are within microns. It’s engineering of the highest pinnacle.
“With them moving now to larger premises, I’ll be speaking to our team if there is anything more we can do to help them moving forward to help them grow and expand.
“Employment is a key issue in Conwy so have foster and support business where we can to retain our young people.
“It’s good to see the emphasis on training here and the apprenticeships, helped by the fact that they have a very good relationship with the local college.
“It’s always been a great company and there is now a new momentum under the American ownership and it’s very pleasing to see them invest in Kinmel Bay and that will pay dividends.
“The excellent legacy of the original company is now being turbo-charged by the Americans.
“It’s a company with ambition and it’s plain to see how committed the team are here – everybody has a good work ethic and it bodes very well for the future.”
Cllr Smith’s visit was hosted by Production Manager Justin Hughes, whose father was one of the founders of the original company, Peter Hughes.
Justin said: “In this latest investment we have spent £250,000 on the three machines and it’s well in excess of £1 million just on new equipment in the last two or three years.
“We’re very grateful to Conwy Council for their help in facilitating the £100,000 that’s come from the UK Shared Prosperity fund. It’s made a massive difference because it enables us to employ the people to use those machines.
“The skill required by the people we have to do that is of the highest order and is just as important as the machine.
“Training and developing those people is just as key as our processes and our high precision machinery so working with the engineering centre at the local college is a big help.
“I am immensely proud of the company’s legacy and the way things are moving forward. It’s in my blood, this company.
“These are really exciting times with the move to the larger premises which will enable us to have new product lines.
“Continental Diamond Tool are the third biggest superabrasives supplier in the USA and they are looking to become the biggest.
“The American side of the business is growing at a rate of 30 per cent a year and we are the European arm and they are looking to us to emulate that success over here.
“We are developing a name for ourselves against the big multi-national household names and we are becoming one of those names.
Finance Manager Michaela Lawton added: “The expansion into the new premises will enable us to increase capacity and the number of products we make so the sky is the limit.
“All this is happening in the year we are celebrating our 40th anniversary and the American side of the company is celebrating its 50th.
“We’ve got a great team of people here and there’s a shared pride in what we’re achieving.
“The expansion will create another 40 jobs and we have started to recruit people because of the skill sets required and the time it takes to train them.
“We’ve had a steady number of new employees joining us, particularly over the last four or five months so we can get all our ducks in a row.
“We make our products to 1,000th of a millimetre in terms of accuracy so we have to conduct the whole operation with the same level of exceptional quality.”
CDT Ltd. Unveils £4m Expansion Creating 40 New Jobs
Continental Diamond Tool has announced a £4 million expansion plan at its North Wales operation that will double the workforce there by creating 40 new jobs and triple production.
From left: CDT Ltd. Managing Director Jeff Wirth, Finance Manager Michaela Lawton, General Manager Troy Giacherio, Production Manager Justin Hughes, President of Sales Shane Vardaman, and Director Nick Viggiano stand outside the 30,000 sq. ft. factory that the North Wales operation will soon be occupying.
A fast-growing precision engineering firm has announced a £4 million expansion plan that will double the workforce at its North Wales operation by creating 40 new jobs and triple production.
The investment by the American owners of Continental Diamond Tool (CDT) will include moving to a 30,000 sq ft factory that’s nearly three times the size of its current premises in Kinmel Bay and is less than half a mile away on the Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate.
The move is being hailed by staff as the “perfect birthday present” for the North Wales operation which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, having been founded as Consort Precision Diamond in 1984, specialising in the manufacture of diamond-encrusted rotary dressers and grinding wheels.
The niche outfit – still one of only two similar companies in the UK – supplies a range of manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, automotive, medical and semi-conductors.
Its products are used in Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, as well as the Airbus range A330-A380 whose wings are made at the giant Airbus factory in Broughton in Flintshire.
The firm was taken over and rebranded in 2018 by CDT which has its headquarters in New Haven, Indiana.
News of the investment was delivered by company President Nick Viggiano, during his visit to the Kinmel Bay site, along with Shane Vardaman, CDT’s President of Sales.
The bigger factory will enable the company to increase the range of products they make, adding several new types of high precision grinding wheels.
Nick Viggiano said: “Things have worked out even better than I thought and the investment is a real big vote of confidence in the workforce here because they have a similar work ethic and there’s good camaraderie between everyone.
“We expect to be three times the size we are in a few years’ time because there is a very big market for the products we are going to bring over here.
“We expect a swift ramp-up. Given our extensive expertise with these products in the States, we can help the team over here to quickly hit the ground running.
“The new building is like a blank canvas so we can set everything up exactly the way we want, so we’re very excited about it.”
It was as sentiment endorsed by the American Managing Director, Jeff Wirth, who said: “This investment has been a long time coming, with six years of preparation and teambuilding leading up to this moment.
“Our Kinmel Bay team, known for their rotary dressers, has already started producing electro-plated products on a small scale.
“Moving to the new building that’s nearly three times the size will give us the space to expedite that process. Additionally, we plan to manufacture two vitrified products and a hybrid product in the new space.
“This is a big step and it goes hand in hand with the expansion we’re doing in the United States.
“It comes down to Nick having a belief in the people and the team. This is going to put rocket boosters under the company to continue with the growth trajectory.
“With everything consolidated under one roof, we will get to lay it out to maximise efficiency instead of having to work around the nooks and crannies of the current building.
“The accommodation will also be improved for the employees with nice fresh locker rooms and a cafeteria.
“Nick has a supercharged, can do mentality and we expect to be up and running in the new building in the first quarter of next year.”
According to Finance Manager Michaela Lawton, the Kinmel Bay staff were delighted to have the opportunity to finally meet Nick and Shane in person.
She said: “We have a solid leadership team here and a fantastic workforce that has the full backing of our American owners and it’s clear that the team here has proved itself worthy of this massive investment.
“It’s going to be a process over the next few years, with recruitment, upskilling and training and a lot of capital expenditure on fitting out the new factory with the specialist equipment that we need.
“We are aiming to follow in the footsteps of our American counterparts who have seen huge growth over the last 10 years.
“They’ve gone from our current size to employing over 200 people and we want to follow the same path.”
Justin Hughes, the production manager in Kinmel Bay, has worked at the Kinmel Bay site for 17 years and is the son of the retired technical director, Peter Hughes, who was among the founders of Consort Precision Diamond.
He said: “The takeover has been a marriage made in business heaven because the operations on both sides of the Atlantic dovetail perfectly with each other.
“The news about the investment is incredibly exciting and is the perfect birthday present as we celebrate our 40th anniversary.
“It will undoubtedly inspire us to reach even greater heights and become a truly global player. The sky really is the limit.”
CDT Is Boosting Capacity of Plated Grinding Wheels and Dressing Tools
Learn how Continental Diamond Tool is expanding capacity with a new PUMA Lathe, OGP SmartScope, and Doosan Milling Machine for plated grinding wheels and diamond rotary dressers.
An electroplated grinding wheel completes machining on CDT’s new PUMA DNT 2600LM CNC Lathe.
At Continental Diamond Tool, we invest in cutting-edge technology, skilled professionals, and continuous improvement. We aim to be the world’s most reliable source for innovative, high-quality, customized precision grinding solutions, offering exceptional performance and long life. The market has responded, and the last several years we have experienced tremendous growth.
To meet growing demand, our manufacturing center in North Wales has recently acquired three new pieces of equipment, made possible in part by the Conwy – UK Shared Prosperity Grant. This strategic investment is set to significantly expand our production capabilities for the manufacture of electroplated grinding wheels and diamond rotary dressers.
The Journey of Investment
In Q3 2023, CDT Ltd. in the United Kingdom embarked on an ambitious venture with the introduction of a new product line at its facility: custom-engineered electroplated cBN and diamond grinding wheels and tools. To support this initiative, we purchased dedicated electroplating tanks, stripping lines, and specialized manufacturing equipment for product testing and prototyping. This setup has been essential in ensuring that these products maintain the same precision and quality customers expect from CDT.
Meanwhile, our Rotary Diamond Dressers line — the specialty of this business center — continues to thrive. Sharing machining equipment between this booming line and the growing orders for electroplated products has become a challenge. Additionally, we are starting to see strain in our inspection capacity with the increased demand for these two technologies.
Strategic Acquisitions for Expanding Production
The introduction of a Puma lathe, OGP SmartScope, and Doosan milling machine addresses these challenges and paves the way for sustainable growth, diversification, and more efficient delivery for our customers.
Puma DNT 2600LM CNC Lathe
The first new equipment delivery took place in May with the arrival of the Puma DNT 2600LM CNC Lathe. This piece of equipment is crucial to meet the increasing demand for electroplated products independently from our rotary diamond dressers. Having a dedicated Puma Lathe for plated products assists in the timely delivery of these high-quality tools to our customers without compromise.
OGP SmartScope
In June we received the OGP SmartScope, a revolutionary 3-axis video measurement system. The SmartScope E7, with its IntelliCentric™ fixed lens optical system, 6-megapixel camera, and 5-position digital zoom, delivers high-resolution images that are essential for precise metrology. This state-of-the-art equipment will expand our inspection capacity to maintain the high standards expected of our precision products.
Doosan Milling Machine
Delivered in early September, the Doosan Milling Machine completes our trio of new equipment purchased with the government grant. This addition further bolsters production, ensuring we have the capacity to meet growing demands and continue our commitment to excellence.
A CNC operator programs CDT’s new PUMA Lathe that was delivered and installed in May.
A CDT quality tech measures a coupon on the new OGP SmartScope that was delivered in June.
A technician operates CDT's Doosan Milling Machine that was delivered in September.
Impact and Future Prospects
With the Puma Lathe, OGP SmartScope, and Doosan Milling Machine now up and running, we are already seeing the benefits in our production processes. The ability to utilize these machines for Plated products independently of our Rotary Diamond Dressers line has optimized our workflow and improved our overall efficiency.
These investments also support a long term strategy for CDT Ltd. They not only address our current production challenges but also set the stage for future growth and diversification at this facility. As we continue to innovate and expand our capabilities, we remain committed to the timely delivery of the high-quality products our clients expect.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance our production capabilities and explore new horizons in the industry.
For more information on the Puma DNT 2600LM CNC Lathe, visit here.
Continental Diamond Tool Ltd., located in Kinmel Bay on the Western Coast of North Wales in the United Kingdom, is dedicated to providing top-tier superabrasive products for precision grinding and dressing.
At Continental Diamond Tool, we are excited about these investments and look forward to leveraging this equipment to further our mission of excellence in the industry. If you need a solutions provider for your precision grinding applications, please contact our sales team through our website contact form or
call +44 1745-343951 (UK) / 1-800-443-6629 (USA).
Brian VanHall Hired as CEO of Continental Diamond Tool
Continental Diamond Tool announces Brian VanHall as the new CEO to advance the company's mission of delivering high-quality, custom-engineered tooling solutions to customers around the world.
New Haven, Indiana – May 31, 2024 – Continental Diamond Tool is delighted to announce the hiring of Brian VanHall as the Chief Executive Officer, starting June 3, 2024. Founded in 1973, Continental Diamond Tool is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and application of precision grinding products for a multitude of industries.
Brian VanHall has been hired as the Chief Executive Officer at Continental Diamond Tool, starting June 3, 2024
As CEO of Continental Diamond Tool, Mr. VanHall is excited to advance the company's mission of delivering high-quality, custom-engineered tooling solutions to customers around the world. “I am honored to be entrusted by the Viggiano family and CDT team to help grow the legacy of excellence in developing and delivering innovative solutions for advanced manufacturing applications” said VanHall.
Mr. VanHall previously served as Executive Vice President with Ambassador Enterprises. With over 20 years of executive experience, Mr. VanHall brings a record of leading innovative projects, transformative programs, and strategic partnerships for multinational organizations to grow economic value, organizational effectiveness, and social impact. Brian received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Baylor University and holds graduate certifications in organizational leadership, corporate governance, strategic planning, and project management.
Nick Viggiano, President of Continental Diamond Tool, said, “We are excited to welcome Brian VanHall to the team and look forward to a future of continued excellence and growth with his leadership.”
For more information about our management team at Continental Diamond Tool, click here.
About Continental Diamond Tool Corporation:
Established in 1973, Continental Diamond Tool Corporation (CDT) is a premier manufacturer of precision tooling solutions for industries worldwide. With a legacy of technical expertise and innovation, CDT is renowned for its custom superabrasive grinding wheels and diamond dressing tools. CDT is also North America’s exclusive source for Krebs & Riedel conventional abrasive wheels, which are custom profiled at our facility. Headquartered in New Haven, Indiana, CDT operates a state-of-the-art 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing center dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Learn more >
Continental Diamond Tool Enters Strategic Partnership with Krebs & Riedel
Continental Diamond Tool Corporation partners with Krebs & Riedel, becoming the exclusive source for their abrasive products in North America. Learn more about the collaboration in this article.
New Haven, Indiana – April 30, 2024 – Continental Diamond Tool Corporation (CDT) proudly announces its partnership with Krebs & Riedel, a global leader in the abrasives industry. This collaboration positions CDT as the exclusive North American source for Krebs & Riedel abrasive products within the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Nick Viggiano, President of Continental Diamond Tool (left), and Florian Riedel, Managing Director of Krebs & Riedel.
Erik Van Meter, Senior Product Manager of Conventional Abrasives at Continental Diamond Tool and Krebs & Riedel’s official representative, expresses enthusiasm about the new partnership, stating, "We are thrilled about the high-quality products Krebs & Riedel will bring to the table. They are a well-respected name in conventional grinding wheels and have products for many industrial grinding markets which include automotive, aerospace, gear and medical."
The collaboration between CDT and Krebs & Riedel signifies a partnership deeply rooted in a shared commitment to excellence. For more than half a century, Continental Diamond Tool Corporation has consistently delivered technically superior precision grinding products across a variety of industries. As a thriving second-generation family business, CDT’s commitment to innovation and quality is reflected in its state-of-the-art North American manufacturing facility, which is undergoing a sizable expansion to cater to new product development and meet diverse customer needs. With this and a growing subsidiary in the United Kingdom, it has solidified its status as a premier worldwide manufacturer of custom superabrasive grinding wheels and diamond dressing tools.
Similarly, Krebs & Riedel is a family-owned enterprise headquartered in Bad Karlshafen, Germany, since 1885. It has a proud century-long legacy in providing quality abrasive products globally. With over 30 distributors and subsidiaries, K&R's dedication to customer satisfaction aligns seamlessly with CDT's founding principles. This partnership promises cutting-edge solutions and unwavering commitment to superior products and customer service in the abrasive products landscape. In this strategic move, CDT and Krebs & Riedel are poised to tackle the most critical tooling requirements of a growing market of customers.
“This partnership marks an exciting chapter for Continental Diamond Tool Corporation as we join forces with Krebs & Riedel to expand our product offerings in North America,” said Nick Viggiano, President of CDT. “We are proud to align with Krebs & Riedel's esteemed reputation and look forward to delivering exceptional abrasive products and unparalleled service to our customers across the continent and beyond.”
“With CDT we have found the partner who complements our high-performance products with superior service. From the first meeting we felt the same level of professionality and passion for grinding. I am convinced that our customers in North America will feel the same,” said Florian Riedel, Managing Director of Krebs & Riedel.
For more information about Continental Diamond Tool Corporation and its comprehensive range of precision grinding products, including those from Krebs & Riedel, please visit www.cdtusa.net/products.
Continental Diamond Tool Corporate Office in New Haven, Indiana, USA
About Continental Diamond Tool Corporation:
Established in 1973, Continental Diamond Tool Corporation (CDT) is a premier manufacturer of precision tooling solutions for a variety of global industries. With a legacy of technical expertise and innovation, CDT is renowned for its custom superabrasive grinding wheels and diamond dressing tools. Headquartered in New Haven, Indiana, CDT operates from a state-of-the-art 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.
Krebs & Riedel Head Office in Bad Karlshafen, Germany
About Krebs & Riedel:
Family owned since its start in 1885, Krebs & Riedel (K&R) has been a prominent global player in the abrasive products industry. With a vast network of over 30 distributors, subsidiaries, sales companies, and representatives worldwide, Krebs & Riedel is renowned for its quality abrasive products and commitment to customer satisfaction.
CDT Ltd. Marks Milestone with Employee Event
CDT Ltd celebrates 40 years of innovation and excellence in the diamond dresser manufacturing industry, thanking dedicated employees with a special event featuring local pizza van, Pizza Llan.
CDT Ltd, formerly known as Consort Precision Diamond, is excited to mark its 40th anniversary—a remarkable milestone in the company's history. Since 1984, CDT Ltd has been at the forefront of manufacturing rotary diamond dressers, playing a crucial role in industries like aerospace and automotive. This journey of four decades has been driven by innovation, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
As we celebrate this significant anniversary, we acknowledge that our success wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated employees. To show our appreciation, we've invited Pizza Llan, a local pizza van, to join us at our premises. It's a small token of our gratitude to the team whose hard work and dedication have made our achievements possible. Here's to 40 years of success—and many more to come!
Members of the leadership team at Continental DIamond Tool Ltd. present employees with a 40th anniversary cake. (From left) General Manager Troy Giacherio, Finance Manager Michaela Lawton, Production Manager Justin Hughes, and Managing Director Jeff Wirth.
Managing Director Jeff Wirth visits from CDT’s U.S. headquarters for the occasion.
Jeff expresses gratitude to employees for their commitment to the company, emphasizing a vision for the future and its continued success.
Recent retirees came back to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary, marking four decades of legacy and achievement.
Employees enjoy Pizza Llan, a local pizza van, as part of the festivities.
Nothing says 'thank you' like a plate of pizza.
Who’s ready to dig in?
Smiles with every slice.
Former colleagues reunite, sharing memories and catching up on old times.
Celebrating 40 years of excellence: 1984-2024
CDT Ltd. Engineers Adopt Much-loved Hospice to Help Final Wishes Come True
St Kentigern, a much-loved North Wales hospice, has been adopted as a favored charity by Continental Diamond Tool Ltd. in Kinmel Bay, U.K., after staff voted to support it in honor of the facility's 40th anniversary year.
Kinmel Bay-based engineering company Continental Diamond Tool Ltd have made a £1,000 donation to St Kentigern Hospice in St Asaph and pictured are, from left, Becky McNay, Advanced Nurse Practitioner; Helen Turberville and Michaela Lawton of CDT with Alwyn Mason, corporate fund raiser at St Kentigern Hospice.
A much-loved North Wales hospice has been adopted as a favored charity by Continental Diamond Tool Ltd (CDT) after staff voted overwhelmingly to support it.
St Kentigern Hospice, which serves Denbighshire, eastern Conwy and western Flintshire, was chosen by CDT because of the “wonderful care” it has shown for relatives of team members, including both parents of engraver and dispatch officer Helen Turberville.
The company, which supplies sophisticated parts for production machinery for Rolls-Royce and other aerospace companies, has made its first donation to the charity with Helen handing over a cheque for £1,000 at the hospice in St Asaph. CDT employees encourage others to join them in supporting this worthwhile cause. You can make a donation here.
Their donation was made to mark the 40th anniversary of this CDT location – one of only two of its kind in the UK that specializes in precision diamond grinding products - which employs 40 skilled staff at its factory on the Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate in Kinmel Bay.
Helen said: “My parents, Maureen and Ted Felton, from Kinmel Bay, were both here and the care and support the hospice gave was a great comfort to them and to us as a family.
“My mum used to come to the day centre here and made many things I still have at home including a tie-dyed silk scarf.
“Then she was a resident here and was struggling with her mobility and they helped her a lot before she passed away here.
“My dad was in hospital in Liverpool and I asked for him to be moved to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and they said he only had a matter of days so I requested that he come to St Kentigernand the staff here managed to get him in.
“He knew we were trying to get him here because on one of his good days we managed to tell him and it meant a lot to all of us as a family.
“St Kentigern is a wonderful place and my mum made a lot of friends here. It’s very comforting here and I’m delighted that CDT are supporting it.”
The hospice has been extended to 12 beds from eight but it also provides extensive day care and respite services as well as wide range of therapies and over the past 12 months more than 600 people from across the area have used its services.
They cost £3.6 million a year with three-quarters of that raised by St Kentigern team, of fundraisers who are currently working on one of the year’s major events, the Twilight Trek which takes place on Saturday, June 29.
They also provide a Wish Ambulance which aims to make the final wishes of its residents come true and they have included a lady in her 30s who wanted to spend a final couple of hours in her own home.
Another patient wanted to see a fireworks display for the last time and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute came in to stage a show
CDT are now partnering with St Kentigern to support the hospice and make those dreams come true. You can extend your support, too, by making a donation here.
CDT Finance Manager Michaela Lawton said: “It is a fantastic cause, it’s local and after a discussion with our employees about which charities to support St Kentigern was put forward and it was a no-brainer really.
“I came to visit the hospice and was so impressed by the work they are doing and by the fantastic range of services and activities they provide, not only to their patients but to their families at the most difficult time in their lives.
“This is the 40th anniversary of the company and we want to set up a long-term partnership with St Kentigern to mark that and we aim to support them with regular donations in the future.”
Advanced Nurse Practitioner Becky McNay, from Wrexham, joined St Kentigern four years ago and she said: “It’s been amazing. I’ve really loved it. It’s such a rewarding place to work.
“You can’t just come here to a place like this because it’s a job. You have to really want to do it and it’s really great to build relationships with the patients and with their families because they play such an important role.
“I had always wanted to do palliative care from when I was 16 when my nan came to live with us and she was terminally ill.
“Here’s it’s not just about the process of dying. There’s much more to it than that with respite care and outpatients services and the complementary therapies we offer like massages and a wellbeing programme which covers a different topic each week.
“There’s also now advanced care planning because if someone is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness it’s important to have advice on wills and legal matters and of course it is very rewarding if you can be there for someone emotionally as well.
“I really enjoy the one to one care and the privilege of having time to second with patients and their families – you just wouldn’t get the same amount of time in an acute ward of a hospital.”
The precision manufacturing company was founded in 1984 as Consort Precision Diamond and in 2018 was bought and rebranded by Continental Diamond Tool, based in New Haven, Indiana.
It makes a range of highly specialised diamond dressers and grinding tools for advanced manufacturing industries, including the aerospace, automotive, medical and semi-conductor sectors.
More than 60 per cent of the company’s products are exported to 30 countries, with sales growing particularly strongly across Europe and Asia, as well as North America.
Students Build Careers in Engineering with CDT Apprenticeships
Continental Diamond Tool Ltd. is shaping engineering careers for Kinmel Bay-area students like Rhys Butler and Corey Jones. Follow Rhys's eight-week work experience apprenticeship alongside Corey at CDT's precision manufacturing facility in North Wales.
(From left to right) Rhys Butler, left, and Corey Jones who are building careers in engineering with the apprenticeship programme at Continental Diamond Tool Ltd. in collaboration with Coleg Llandrillo in North Wales.
An 18-year-old sixth form student is getting a taste of the world of precision engineering after being inspired by the success of a high flying company.
Rhys Butler, a pupil at Ysgol Glan Clwyd in St Asaph, is now on an eight-week work experience programme after writing to Continental Diamond Tool, on the Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate in Kinmel Bay, which is withing walking distance of his home.
According to Rhys, he was prompted to get in touch when he read a news story about the firm which supplies sophisticated parts for production machinery for Rolls-Royce and other aerospace companies in the UK.
Continental Diamond Tool Ltd. (CDT), which employs 40 skilled staff and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is one of only two companies of its kind in the UK.
It makes a range of highly specialised diamond tools for advanced manufacturing industries, including the aerospace, automotive, medical and semi-conductor sectors.
Rhys said: “I saw the story about the company being under new American ownership and I was looking for work experience for my CV so I emailed in an application and they came back to me straight away.
“They’ve given an eight-week programme so I go in one day a week and I’m going through the different processes they do and they show me and explain how they work.
“One Wednesday I was actually working on putting the diamonds into the tooling. It’s been a brilliant opportunity.
“I’ve always been interested in cars and how machines work and I’m doing engineering in sixth form and go to the Llandrillo College campus in Rhyl every Thursday which is really helpful.”
Rhys often works alongside Corey Jones, 19, also from Kinmel Bay, now in his second year as an apprentice who also took the work experience route to a place with CDT.
He said: “I did my A-levels at Eirias High School in Colwyn Bay and then did Level Three Engineering at Coleg Llandrillo’s site at Rhyl with work experience here and they offered me an apprenticeship.
Apprentices get to experience hands-on learning and use their engineering skills in real world applications.
“They wanted me to get used to what’s involved so I worked here through my summer holidays and started my apprenticeship in September in Level Four Engineering.
“I knew there was a lot of maths in engineering and I’d always enjoyed that and I like to challenge myself by learning about the different machines so I’m really enjoying it.
“I had tried a few places for work experience and Coleg Llandrillo suggested here and it’s been brilliant.
“The people here are really great and very knowledgeable with lots of experience you can learn from – I work with someone who has experience on every machine and he’s a big help.
“We’re working for businesses like Rolls-Royce which is fantastic so I want to do the best I can and really build a career here.”
Michaela Lawton, CDT Finance Manager, said: “We have been running an apprenticeship scheme here for a long time and historically it’s been successful and two of our apprentices who moved on after a few years have actually come back to us.
“We have a very good relationship with Coleg Llandrillo and it really helps that they have a campus at Rhyl with a strong and well-equipped engineering department.
“What we do here is so unique and so niche that we expect our apprentices to learn the core skills in college to give them the platform to build on with the highly specialised work we do here.”
CDT has been boosted by a £1.6million investment by their American owners and has opened a second production unit on the Tir Llwyd Estate to house its new electro-plating operation which has received support from Welsh Government.
More than 60 per cent of the company’s products are exported to 30 countries, with sales growing particularly strongly across Europe and Asia, as well as North America.
The company, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, was founded originally as Consort Precision Diamond and in 2018 was bought and rebranded by Continental Diamond Tool Corporation, based in New Haven, Indiana.
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High Flying Engineering Firm Says Fond Farewell to Founder Steve
Celebrating the journey of Steve Noakes, founder of Consort Precision Diamond Company, which later became Continental Diamond Tool Limited. Hear about his retirement celebration and the company's bright future with CDT.
(From left to right) Justin Hughes, David Morris, Peter Hughes, Stephen Noakes, and Michaela Lawton with Stephen’s inscribed nickel-plated mould, which was presented to him as a retirement gift at the celebration in December of 2023.
A specialist engineering company that keeps the world’s airlines flying will reach new heights thanks to investment from its new American owners, according to one of the firm’s founders.
Former production director Steve Noakes, 67, from Trefriw, in the Conwy Valley, was speaking at a presentation ceremony to mark his retirement from Continental Diamond Tool in Kinmel Bay which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Among his leaving gifts was a nickel plated version of the graphite mould for a diamond rotary dresser of the type used to grind the turbine blades of Rolls Royce aero engines, with the signatures of each of his 40 colleagues engraved onto it.
Steve was one of the eight people who established the niche company as Consort Precision Diamond in 1984, specialising in the manufacture of diamond-encrusted rotary dressers and grinders.
The firm – still one of only two similar companies in the UK – supplies a range of manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, automotive, medical and semi-conductors.
It’s products are used in Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, as well as the Airbus range A330-A380 whose wings are made at the giant Airbus factory in Broughton.
The company was acquired and rebranded in 2018 by American outfit Continental Diamond Tool which has its headquarters in New Haven, Indiana.
Father-of-two Steve was the last man standing because all the other members of the original team had already retired.
He left “safe in the knowledge” that the company was in good hands. having seen the new management team investing £1.6 million to launch a second production line to make electro-plated grinding wheels, with record profits and sales soaring by 70 per cent.
Steve said: “I am extremely proud of what we have achieved, employing people for 40 years in skilled, well paid jobs.
“I’m also very proud that we’re now part of Continental Diamond Tool. Acquisitions can be messy affairs but this was actually a really happy process.
“They have the same mindset as a family-oriented company, looking after their employees and building a successful business with a very good future. The fit is excellent because they can invest more than we were able to as an independent company.”
He was delighted by the “perfect” gift of the inscribed nickel-plated mould which was presented by his old boss, the original managing director, Dave Morris, who came back for the emotional occasion.
He said: “Steve made a huge contribution – he’s a real diamond. In one sense this is a sad day but it’s also a good one for him because we know our legacy is safe. They’re a good bunch of people.”
There were also good wishes from CDT president, Nick Viggiano, who said: “We will always be indebted to Steve and his fellow founders for their grace, helpfulness and goodwill in managing the transition to the new ownership.
“Steve played an integral role in building a very successful company with a global reputation for excellence in a very competitive niche market. He should be incredibly proud of what he achieved.”
The current managing director, Jeff Wirth, adds, “We are determined to build on those firm foundations and continue to grow and prosper as we look forward to the next 40 years of success.”
The baton has also been passed to current production manager Justin Hughes, son of the firm’s original technical director, Peter Hughes.
He said: “We now have backing behind us which enables us to push forward and aim at new markets because we have a big safety net behind us. It gives us reassurance.
“I spoke to our new managing director, Jeff Wirth, who was incredibly complimentary about the existing workforce and said how brilliant it was and the high level of skill and work ethic here.”
It was a sentiment echoed by finance manager Michaela Lawton who said: “We have a lovely team here and everyone’s really very excited about the future.
“We’ve had an investment of £1.6 million and the company’s been on an upward trajectory in terms of growth, turnover and profit and being able to diversify our product range is the next step forward.
“It’s great for Steve, who’s been with the company from the very beginning, to see that that the company is going to continue to grow and expand into new markets.
“Every business goes through a life cycle and the acquisition happened at a perfect time with the original founders reaching retirement age. It was a marriage made in business heaven and the sky’s the limit.”
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Year-End Update from Continental Diamond Tool President Nick Viggiano
Join Nick Viggiano, President of Continental Diamond Tool, as he shares a candid overview of our progress in 2023 and plans for 2024. Learn more >
In this video update, Continental Diamond Tool's President, Nick Viggiano, offers a candid overview of the company’s progress in 2023 and its plans for 2024. Viggiano's report centers on CDT's commitment to meeting customer needs and improving the partnership experience.
Viggiano highlights three core customer priorities: Quality, Delivery, and Price. First, he discusses CDT's efforts to bolster quality by investing in new measuring equipment, tightening tolerances, and expanding CDT’s engineering team to refine customers' processes and minimize waste.
In his message, Viggiano acknowledges delivery issues in the past year that were exacerbated by global supply disruptions, growing pains, and staffing shortages. He assures viewers of proactive measures for 2024. CDT has made significant investments in equipment and recently initiated an expansion project to enhance production capacity and mitigate delays.
Regarding the company’s approach to pricing, Viggiano emphasizes CDT's success in negotiating favorable prices with vendors due to its growth in the industry. “We’ve been able to flex our muscles and buy larger volumes of material to achieve better pricing, “says Viggiano. “This has been very evident over the last handful of years when our major competitors imposed multiple price increases per year or double digit increases annually. At CDT, we’ve been adamant about keeping increases to an absolute minimum.”
In addition, Viggiano highlights this year’s release of CDT's Evo Hybrid Bond wheels, designed to optimize operations for manufacturers of round tools and inserts. Customers are encouraged to reach out to CDT’s sales team to explore these new wheels for potential benefits.
Evo’s advancement in hybrid bond technology is the latest innovation to come from CDT’s expert engineering team and state-of-the-art grinding lab. In the video, Viggiano extends an invitation to customers to utilize CDT's grinding lab at no cost, emphasizing the company's commitment to supporting customers to achieve much better cycle times and reduce waste.
Finally, Viggiano announces an upcoming video series, "The Grinding Chronicles," to be released on CDT’s YouTube channel on January 4th. The series is set in CDT’s grinding lab where engineers will use the testing center to address grinding challenges and showcase its capabilities.
CDT's unwavering focus on continuous improvement, evident through process enhancements, equipment upgrades, and team empowerment, underscores the company's commitment to assisting customers in staying competitive. As Viggiano concludes, “We’re committed to helping you gain the edge you need to secure new business.”
Watch this video of Nick Viggiano's President's Report for a comprehensive look at Continental Diamond Tool’s customer-focused approach and plans for the future.
Join Nick Viggiano, President of Continental Diamond Tool, as he shares a candid overview of our progress in 2023 and plans for 2024. Learn how CDT's efforts to enhance quality, delivery, and fair pricing benefit our valued customers.
Continental Diamond Tool Limited Soars with Record Sales Driven by £1.6 Million Investment
Learn about Continental Diamond Tool Limited's remarkable growth and success fueled by a £1.6 million investment and their expertise in crafting diamond-encrusted tools for diverse global industries.
(From left to right) Michaela Lawton, Jeff Wirth, Troy Giacherio, and Justin Hughes in Continental Diamond Tool Limited’s new plating lab.
Continental Diamond Tool Limited — CDT’s subsidiary stationed in Kinmel Bay, Conwy, in North Wales— is experiencing an era of remarkable growth thanks to a substantial £1.6 million investment initiative. According to Jeff Wirth, the Managing Director, this rapid expansion is a result of a perfect blend of Welsh dedication and backing from its American stakeholders.
"As part of our expansion strategy, we opened a second production unit, which has facilitated the establishment of a new electro-plating operation. With support from the Welsh Government, this move marks a significant leap for us," said Wirth.
Continental Diamond Tool Limited is a niche outfit, one of merely two similar enterprises in the UK that specializes in crafting diamond-encrusted rotary dressers and grinders. The team designs their custom products for diverse manufacturing sectors like aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries.
"In aerospace, our rotary diamond dressers play a pivotal role in crafting engine parts for prominent aircraft like the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner, as well as the Airbus A330-A380 series," commented Wirth. These aircraft parts are notably crafted at the Airbus facility in Broughton.
"Over 60% of our products find their way to 30 countries globally, experiencing substantial growth across Europe, Asia, and North America," added Wirth.
Originally founded as Consort Precision Diamond, the company will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in April of next year (2024). In 2018, it underwent a timely transition when Continental Diamond Tool Corporation acquired it. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company showed resilience amid adversity as it pivoted its product range to mitigate a significant loss of orders in one of its largest sectors due to grounded passenger planes.
"It would have sunk most companies, but we had already started our diversification and a pretty significant culture change here," remarked Wirth during a visit from the States. "Sales are now at a record high. Over the last five years, our Rotary Diamond Dresser product line in Kinmel Bay has seen remarkable growth of over 70%, despite the negative effects of COVID," he continued.
CEO Nick Viggiano noted, "We believe in the workforce here, we believe in the people, their work ethic, their can do spirit, and the pride they take in their work. At CDT headquarters in New Haven, Indiana, the culture is the same. When you take modern technologies and join it with that culture, it’s a recipe for success.”
"The new energy and substantial investment brought by the new owners has been a game-changer," echoed Michaela Lawton, the finance manager. "We've also had a good relationship with the Welsh Government for some time. The latest support with the £90,000 we received from the Smart Cymru fund helped fast-track the new technology that we introduced through the electro-plated product."
The project has been a source of great pride to production manager Justin Hughes who’s been working at the Kinmel Bay site for the past 17 years.
He said: “We’ve got the backing of the American parent company behind us which enables us to push forward with investment in machinery and people to aim at new markets. It gives us reassurance and confidence as we continue to grow and develop.”
"The company is on an upward trajectory in terms of growth, turnover, profit, and being able to further diversify our product range is the next step forward,” adds Lawton. “It's a very exciting place to work, and the sky really is the limit.”
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Continental Diamond Tool Corporation Breaks Ground on Major Expansion Project, Creating Job Opportunities
CDT is expanding! Our New Haven, Indiana, headquarters will be growing to an impressive 200,000 sq. ft. with the 70,000 sq. ft. expansion project that broke ground in October 2023. Learn more >
Continental Diamond Tool Corporation (CDT), manufacturer of diamond and cBN grinding products, marked a significant milestone as it officially broke ground on an ambitious expansion project at its headquarters in New Haven, Indiana. This development was announced by Shane Vardaman, President of Sales at CDT, in a video statement, which highlighted the company's dedication to growth, customer service, and innovation.
The $6 million expansion, which will add 70,000 square feet to the existing facility, will bring CDT's headquarters to an impressive total of 200,000 square feet. This expansion not only extends CDT’s capacity for delivering technologically advanced solutions to its customers but also brings job opportunities for the local community. The additional space will facilitate the company's plans to broaden its product offerings and enhance its customer service capabilities. It is anticipated that approximately 60 jobs in manufacturing, engineering, and sales will be added over the next 18 months.
In his video statement, Shane Vardaman expressed gratitude for the support received from CDT's loyal customers throughout the company's 50-year journey.
"2023 marks 50 years of excellence in superabrasives … and it's also been a year of incredible growth. I want to personally thank all of our customers for your unwavering support," Vardaman said. "Whether you're new to the CDT family, or you've been with us for decades — thank you for your trust and commitment. We look forward to a future of continued growth, dedication, and innovation."
The expansion project demonstrates CDT's commitment to advancing grinding technology and its mission to deliver top-quality products like grinding tools and services to customers. The additional space will enable CDT to enhance its offerings and meet the changing requirements of various industries.
In this video of the groundbreaking on the company’s YouTube channel, the public can witness this important milestone in the company's history:
News of CDT’s expansion was also featured in this article in The Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Continental Diamond Tool Corporation's Remarkable Journey
For five decades, Continental Diamond Tool has led the way in superabrasive grinding wheel and diamond dresser manufacturing. Read about our journey >
This October marks a truly momentous milestone in our journey - the celebration of Continental Diamond Tool Corporation's 50th anniversary. For half a century, we've been dedicated to pioneering excellence in superabrasive tool manufacturing, and this journey of growth and innovation has been nothing short of extraordinary.
1973: The Humble Beginnings
Our founder, Ray Viggiano, took the first monumental step in the fall of 1973 when he opened the doors of our first 4,500 sq. ft. building on Hartzell Street in New Haven, Indiana. Little did we know that this was the inception of a legacy that would span decades.
A Half Century of Innovation and Expansion
Over the years, we have accomplished countless milestones:
1973 Continental Diamond Tool Corporation is established.
By 1974, production of Metal Bond Diamond and CBN products and Diamond Stationary Dressers ramps up, setting the foundation of our expertise in superabrasives.
1978 saw the launch of our Resin Bond product line, expanding our product range and capabilities.
Fast forward to 1984-1985, we ventured into the Plated product line, diversifying our offerings to meet evolving industry needs.
In 1988, we attended our first trade show, marking the beginning of our active presence in industry events and networking opportunities.
During the 1990s, we experienced steady growth, fueled by a dedicated team of loyal employees. Many of them have been working at CDT for decades, contributing their expertise and commitment to quality and customer service.
1997 marked a significant expansion with the doubling of our Hartzell Street building's size to 20,000 sq. feet.
In 2012, we underwent our third expansion, doubling the Hartzell Street building again to 40,000 square feet.
2014 was the year we proudly launched our Vitrified product line.
2015 brought another expansion, increasing our Hartzell Street building's size to an impressive 55,000 sq. feet.
In 2016, we acquired Sierra Diamond, a manufacturer of Metal Bond tools in Auburn, California, expanding our reach and welcoming West Coast customers to the CDT family.
The year 2017 was marked by the launch of our Resin Hybrid Bond products after months of dedicated research and development.
In 2018, we solidified our global presence with the acquisition of Consort Precision Diamond Company Ltd., a leading manufacturer of Diamond Rotary Dressers in the United Kingdom. Additionally, we completed construction and moved into our brand-new 130,000 sq. foot manufacturing and office facility on Rose Avenue in New Haven, Indiana, setting the stage for our future.
Another acquisition of diamond grinding products distributor Access Diamond in California in 2019 further increased CDT’s market share.
2019 also brought the first expansion of our Rose Avenue location, adding 15,000 sq. ft. to make room for our state-of-the-art Grinding Lab for research and development that opened in 2020. This space allows us to enhance product performance and spur innovation for customers in specific industry applications.
Also in 2020, we acquired Jalsons International, a manufacturer, and supplier of Diamond Stationary Dressers, further expanding our capabilities and welcoming more customers into our extended family.
The year 2021 witnessed our investment in robotic automation and the addition of a third shift at our primary manufacturing facility in New Haven, Indiana, to meet increasing customer demand.
In 2022, we proudly launched the next generation of Hybrid Bond Technology with the specialized EVO line of custom grinding products for the Cutting Tool industry.
2023 has been a year of remarkable growth as we acquired Alpex Wheel Company in New Jersey, expanding our customer base on the East Coast. In line with this, Consort Precision Diamond changed its name to Continental Diamond Tool Limited, marking its growth as the European subsidiary of Continental Diamond Tool Corporation. We also began production of Diamond Rotary Dressers at the Rose Avenue location.
FROM PAST TO FUTURE
This year, 2023, is indeed a special one as we celebrate half a century of dedication, innovation, and excellence in superabrasive tool manufacturing. We're immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our employees, customers, and partners who have been integral to our journey.
As we commemorate this significant milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in superabrasive tools. Here's to the next 50 years of excellence and innovation! Thank you for being a part of our incredible journey.
Continental Diamond Tool Ltd. Earns Three Nominations for WCNW Chamber Recognition Awards
Join us in celebrating CDT Ltd.'s three esteemed nominations at the WCNW Chamber Recognition Awards, which showcases their commitment to excellence and growth. Explore their recent name change and expanding high-performance grinding technologies in West Cheshire & North Wales.
Continental DIamond Tool Limited (CDT Ltd.), the European subsidiary of Continental Diamond Tool Corporation, is excited to announce its nomination for three esteemed awards by the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce (WCNW Chamber). These nominations underscore CDT Ltd.'s dedication to excellence and innovation in the diamond tool industry.
The WCNW Chamber Recognition Awards celebrate businesses in the West Cheshire and North Wales region for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the local and international business landscape. CDT Ltd. is honored to be nominated in the following categories:
1. Award for Export & International Trade
This nomination acknowledges the strength of West Cheshire & North Wales exporters. Entrants must distinguish themselves on the international stage and demonstrate significant and sustained increases in export activity. CDT Ltd. takes pride in its global reach and commitment to delivering high-quality diamond tools worldwide, reinforcing its dedication to expanding its international presence.
2. Business Growth Award
Open to businesses of all sizes, this award recognizes organizations that have experienced remarkable growth in areas such as sales, profit, market share, job creation, and international trade. CDT Ltd.'s nomination underscores its unwavering commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence in all aspects of its operations.
3. Business of the Year Award
The pinnacle recognition for businesses in West Cheshire & North Wales, this award is open to companies of any size and sector. CDT Ltd. is proud to stand among other outstanding businesses, symbolizing its dedication to achieving the highest standards of performance, innovation, and corporate responsibility.
These nominations reflect the dedication and passion of the entire CDT Ltd. team. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our employees, customers, and partners for their unwavering support, which has played a pivotal role in our success.
Just last week, CDT Ltd. announced its name change from Consort Precision Diamond, aligning its identity and marketing efforts with its parent company, CDT Corporation. This strategic move comes as CDT Ltd. continues to expand its offerings in high-performance electroplated grinding technologies. You can learn more about this exciting change here.
As we eagerly await the awards ceremony in November, we express our gratitude to the WCNW Chamber for recognizing our efforts and achievements. We also extend our best wishes to all fellow nominees in these esteemed categories, as their accomplishments contribute significantly to the vibrant business community in West Cheshire and North Wales.
To discover more about the WCNW Chamber Recognition Awards and the remarkable businesses being celebrated, please visit this link. Stay tuned to our Linked In, Instagram, and Facebook pages for updates on our journey toward the awards ceremony, and join us in celebrating this momentous occasion.
At Continental Diamond Tool Limited (CDT Ltd.), we are committed to innovation, excellence, growth, and service toward our valued customers and partners worldwide. Thank you for being a part of our success story.