Europolish International UK Co. Ltd.
UK expertise. Global connections.
Europolish International UK Co. Ltd. is a new entity within the Europolish Group, established in 2026 to support the group’s expansion across the UK and the broader English-speaking markets. It operates as a trading, consulting, and coordination hub for the group’s polishing compounds, buffing consumables, and surface-finishing technologies.
Thomas Whatson
General Manager
Europolish International UKCommercial support. Technical guidance.
The company manages regional sales, key-account support, logistics, and technical guidance for customers in sectors including cookware, automotive, aerospace, brassware, aluminium components, luxury goods, and general metal finishing.
It links the UK and international customers directly with the group’s manufacturing centre in Sabbio Chiese, Italy, providing short lead times, stable supply, and consistent quality.
International business development
Europolish International UK Co. Ltd. focuses on the international development of Europolish products, with particular emphasis on the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and India.
Our mandate
The company’s clear mandate is to strengthen Europolish’s global footprint, increase responsiveness to anglophone markets, and ensure uniform technical standards across all regions.
EUROPOLISH · TEMI · HILZINGER–THUM
One network. Complementary expertise.
Local presence is backed by the Europolish network: manufacturing in Italy and the United States, licensed production in Thailand and complementary surface-finishing technologies. Polyasia Co., Ltd. is an independent company operating under licence from Europolish. It is not part of the Europolish / Hilzinger-Thum group.
Europolish in Italy
The right compound starts with understanding the process.
A surface to treat, a result to achieve, a process to make repeatable. These needs guide our compound selection and application trials. Our Italian organisation brings together two specialised plants, applied research and technical support.
Our manufacturing plants in Italy
Two separate production sites, with complementary expertise within the Europolish offering.
Europolish S.r.l. Company subject to the direction and coordination of Wasag Holding AG.
Liquid compounds
At the Europolish S.r.l. (Company subject to the direction and coordination of Wasag Holding AG) plant in Sabbio Chiese, in the province of Brescia, we manufacture liquid abrasive compounds. Our emulsions are developed for the different stages of cutting, polishing and superfinishing, according to the material and the required result.
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EUROPOLISH VAGNONE&BOERI S.R.L.
Solid compounds, solvent-based compounds and specialties
At the EUROPOLISH VAGNONE&BOERI S.R.L. plant in Ciriè, in the province of Turin, we manufacture solid abrasive compounds, solvent-based compounds and other specialty products. This specialisation includes Greaseless compounds and solutions from the RETSUL range, extending the options for surface preparation and finishing.
Sabbio Chiese · production technology
From raw materials to compound quality.
Consistent abrasive compounds depend on the entire process. In Sabbio Chiese, raw-material selection, bulk abrasive handling, automation and computerised checks connect each formulation to controlled, traceable production. Research supports technically effective, safe and economically efficient formulations.
Selected raw materials
We source high-performance raw materials internationally, favouring certified suppliers. Selection considers effectiveness, safety and consistent quality to improve the performance of our formulations over time.
Bulk abrasive handling
Bulk abrasive handling and silo storage are part of the automated plant inaugurated in 1999. Loading the main components into the reactors is integrated into process supervision.
PC–PLC supervision
Developed in-house, the system coordinates formulations, reactor loading, temperatures, alarms and packaging. Critical production stages are connected through a single supervision system, with computerised checks on the manufacturing steps.
Quality and traceability
Independent computerised quality control complements internal traceability: the factory network supports tracking of processing and packaging activities. Documented procedures and staff training reinforce attention to products, people and the environment.
Silos and computers: one production system
From silo storage to component dosing, computerised supervision connects the stages of abrasive-compound preparation. The screen shows the loading paths for fats, powders and water, alongside recipe references, weighing scales and material destinations.
Original historical screen from the Europolish supervision system.
Images of the Sabbio Chiese plant. The silo photographs have been enhanced from company photographs; the supervision interface is retained from the Europolish archive.
Research, development and qualityEUROPOLISH VAGNONE&BOERI S.R.L.: expertise in production.
In Ciriè, EUROPOLISH VAGNONE&BOERI S.R.L.’s expertise supports the manufacture of solid compounds, solvent-based compounds and specialties. Preparation and mixing are part of a manufacturing heritage that combines raw-material knowledge with application expertise for different finishing requirements.
Production beyond Italy
Our two Italian plants are complemented by the Europolish manufacturing plant in the United States and licensed production by our partner POLYASIA in Thailand. Polyasia Co., Ltd. is an independent company operating under licence from Europolish. It is not part of the Europolish / Hilzinger-Thum group.
Europolish Precision Finishing USA Inc.
USA manufacturing plant
Europolish Precision Finishing USA Inc. manufactures abrasive compounds in the United States, combining production with technical support for buffing and polishing processes in the North American market.
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POLYASIA Co. Ltd.
Thailand · licensed production
In Chonburi, POLYASIA Co. Ltd. manufactures liquid and solid abrasive compounds under licence and technical supervision from Europolish S.r.l. (Company subject to the direction and coordination of Wasag Holding AG) This manufacturing partnership serves Thailand and regional markets in Southeast Asia. Polyasia Co., Ltd. is an independent company operating under licence from Europolish. It is not part of the Europolish / Hilzinger-Thum group.
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An Italian history of surface finishing
Documents, letters and technical data sheets reveal the roots of Europolish Vagnone & Boeri and the wealth of knowledge about abrasive products preserved in its archives.
Experience that evolves.
From early surface-finishing experience to automation and the integration of complementary expertise and technologies.
The origins of Hilzinger-Thum
The history of Hilzinger-Thum begins in 1902 with Carl Hilzinger.
- 1960s
The origins of Vagnone & Boeri
Vagnone & Boeri begins its work in abrasive polishing compounds.
- 1960s
Romano Vigevani’s early experience
In the 1960s, Romano Vigevani, the founder of Europolish, begins his work in surface treatment and abrasive finishing compounds.
The automation milestone
Inauguration of the world’s first and, at the time, only fully automated abrasive-compound production plant, incorporating bulk abrasive handling.
Giuseppe Vigevani takes the helm of Europolish
Following extensive experience in Asia, Giuseppe Vigevani takes over the management of Europolish and steers its development into a small, competitive group with a global presence.
Europolish Far East in Malaysia
In 2004, Europolish Far East Sdn. Bhd. is established in Malaysia to strengthen the company’s presence in Southeast Asia.
First licensing agreement: Polyasia
Europolish launches its first licensing agreement in Thailand with Polyasia Co., Ltd., an independent company that is not part of the Europolish / Hilzinger-Thum group.
Europolish Deutschland GmbH
In 2011, Europolish Deutschland GmbH is established to develop Europolish’s presence in the German market.
TEMI acquired in partnership with Hilzinger–Thum
In 2013, Europolish acquires TEMI in partnership with Hilzinger–Thum. The acquisition brings expertise in polishing wheels and finishing tools alongside abrasive compounds.
Shanghai and Hong Kong: strengthening the Far East presence
Europolish Precision Finishing Co. Ltd. is established in Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2013 to strengthen Europolish’s presence in Far Eastern markets.
EMPF: a joint venture for finishing excellence
In France, Europolish and Merard bring their expertise together in EMPF — Europolish Merard Precision Finishing. The joint venture strengthens their position in the luxury sector, with solutions dedicated to superfinishing and the highest quality standards.
Joining Europolish
Europolish acquires the Vagnone & Boeri abrasives business through EUROPOLISH VAGNONE&BOERI S.R.L., incorporating its expertise and Ciriè plant.
Europolish Precision Finishing USA Inc. is established
Europolish Precision Finishing USA Inc. is established in the United States in 2020.
Europolish International UK Co. Ltd. is established
Europolish International UK Co. Ltd. is established in 2026, focusing on the international development of Europolish products, with particular emphasis on the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and India.
Joining Hilzinger–Thum
Entry into the Hilzinger–Thum Group, scheduled to take effect on 16 September 2026: a new international perspective for compounds, tools and finishing solutions.
EUROPOLISH + HILZINGER
Europolish and Hilzinger. Complementary expertise.
Effective date stated in the announcement
The announcement sets out plans for Europolish to join the HILZINGER Group from 16 September 2026, through WASAG Holding’s acquisition of a majority stake in Europolish S.r.l. This planned step will bring together our expertise in abrasive compounds and the group’s more than 120 years of experience in tools and solutions for surface treatment.
Products, tools and processes
The integration brings together polishing compounds, products for mass finishing, lapping and fine grinding, and tools and automated processes. The aim is to develop coordinated solutions in which compounds, tools and operating parameters are designed to work together.
Continuity and an international outlook
Europolish retains its identity, organisation and direct relationships with customers. The announcement confirms that Giuseppe Vigevani will continue to lead the company and outlines new opportunities for collaboration in research, technical support and the international sales and logistics network.
A global presence, close to our customers.
The 15 companies listed in the announcement: 6 Europolish companies and 9 Hilzinger group companies. Explore the world map and regional views.
The world view shows locations as coloured dots. Choose a region to distinguish nearby locations: numbers and lines connect them to the company list.
Europolish
- Europolish S.r.l. Company subject to the direction and coordination of Wasag Holding AG.Sabbio Chiese · Italy
- EUROPOLISH VAGNONE&BOERI S.R.L.Ciriè · Italy
- Europolish International UK Co. Ltd.London · United Kingdom
- EUROPOLISH Precision Finishing USASlippery Rock · United States
- EUROPOLISH Precision Finishing ShanghaiShanghai · China
- EUROPOLISH Precision Finishing Co. Ltd.Hong Kong · Hong Kong
Hilzinger and group companies
- Carl HILZINGER-ThumTuttlingen · Germany
- HILZINGER-WalzenTalheim · Germany
- Clouth GummiwalzenBergheim · Germany
- HILZINGER-FranceVillenauxe-la-Grande · France
- WASAG brush systemsAttelwil · Switzerland
- HILZINGER-Polirni-TechnologiiLiaskovets · Bulgaria
- HILZINGER-MenaJamel · Tunisia
- HILZINGER America CorporationMedina, Ohio · United States
- HILZINGER (Wuxi)Yixing · China
Approximate town and city locations, not plant addresses. Locations and company names are as stated in the announcement dated 16 September 2026.
Geographic base map: Natural Earth
Different materials. Specific requirements.
Find your applicationOur combined experience spans metals, plastics and composites, marble and stone, leather and hides. There is no one-size-fits-all finish: the product, tool and operating parameters must be selected according to the surface and the desired result.
Do you have a finishing objective to achieve?
Tell us about your material, current process and desired result: these are the starting points for a useful technical discussion.
Europolish International UK Co. Ltd.