Vaasa, Finland – 09/24/25
Mirka, a global leader in abrasive surface finishing technology, welcomed Plasnomic CEO Brian Driehorst and Mario Dimovski, Head of the Plasnomic Global Alliance Council, to its headquarters in Finland this week.
The visit marked a significant step in strengthening collaboration between Mirka and Plasnomic, highlighting a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation in the global collision repair industry.
The purpose of the visit was to gain a deeper understanding of Mirka’s capabilities and its vision to advance abrasive solutions tailored to modern vehicle plastics and materials.
During the visit, Mirka opened its state-of-the-art facilities to showcase its latest advancements in abrasives, tools, automation, laboratories, and sustainable manufacturing practices. In-depth sessions with Mirka’s leadership and product development teams highlighted how innovation in sanding and finishing solutions can support the collision industry’s transition toward repair-first strategies and circular economy models, while also addressing the evolving demands of modern plastic parts and surfaces.
“Collaborating with Plasnomic enables us to align Mirka’s innovation in professional refinishing solutions with the global push toward sustainability and assist in validating plastic repair methods that will shape the future of collision repair,” said Leonardo Gómez, Global Manager Collision Repair Business of Mirka.
At Mirka, we believe that advancing global standards for plastic repair will unlock new levels of quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility across the industry, and we are proud to be part of this journey alongside Plasnomic.”,
Plasnomic is rapidly advancing as the global authority on plastic repair standards, filling a growing industry gap for structured knowledge, expertise, and compliance frameworks. Its long-term mission is focused on developing a central hub for sharing knowledge and expertise, building best practices in plastic repairs, and establishing levels of certification that set a new benchmark for the industry.
This collaboration builds on the shared values of both organizations in innovation, sustainability, and industry leadership, creating a strong foundation to accelerate the adoption of validated, high-quality plastic repair solutions worldwide.
“It’s inspiring to see Mirka’s commitment to innovation and sustainability firsthand,” said Brian Driehorst, CEO of Plasnomic. “Their ability to research, test, and manufacture tailored abrasives for industry- and material-specific tasks is truly impressive.” We look forward to building on this partnership and driving change together.
The partnership between Mirka and Plasnomic reflects a joint vision to transform plastic repairs globally bringing together leading-edge abrasives, repair methods, and sustainability driven practices. It also signals the beginning of a coordinated effort to deliver specialty plastic repair products, training, and certification programs that will define the future of collision repair worldwide.
Plasnomic will be spending the next few months engaging with its extended network of industry leaders and partners who offer solutions, specialty supplies, and training services for plastic repairs such a Mirka, with the goal of building partnerships that drive best practices across the industry.
