In June 1997 Nimbus Diamond Products became part of Saint- Gobain, the largest abrasives manufacturer in the world. As one of the 1,000 or more Saint-Gobain companies spread across 46 countries, Nimbus enjoys a best of both worlds situation, since with massive financial backing on the one hand, the company is also able to retain its smaller company feel and thus continue to provide its professional customers with the same personal service as before. With strengthened financial backing Nimbus products are benefiting further from state-of-the art, in-house technology. And for its customers, Saint-Gobain's global strength means substantial price advantages since vital tool materials like highgrade diamond abrasives can be purchased in bulk at more competitive prices.