TIDAL announces supply partnership with Norton Abrasives
TIDAL has announced a new supply partnership with Norton Abrasives, a brand of Saint-Gobain.
The agreement enhances TIDAL’s offering, allowing members and customers enhanced access to Norton Abrasives’ extensive range of high-performance automotive abrasives.
Backed by the global expertise and resources of Saint-Gobain, Norton Abrasives brings decades of experience in surface finishing solutions for the automotive refinish and repair markets.
The collaboration will focus on product availability, technical expertise, structured training, and joint initiatives designed to strengthen how TIDAL distributors support customers and deliver consistent results.
Paul Blunt of TIDAL (The Independent Distributor Alliance Limited), said: “This partnership with Norton Abrasives represents a strong alignment of values. Norton’s reputation for quality, innovation, and technical support makes them an ideal partner for our alliance. Together, we are focused on giving our members access to proven solutions that help them operate more efficiently, support their customers better, and remain competitive in a changing market.”
Mark Sadler, sales and business development manager at Norton Abrasives, added: “We are delighted to partner with TIDAL and its network of independent distributors. Independent distribution plays a vital role in the automotive aftermarket, and this partnership allows us to work more closely with businesses that value performance, expertise, and long-term customer relationships.”
