Continental Diamond Tool (CDT) and DR. KAISER DIAMANTWERKZEUGE GmbH & Co. KG announce their strategic partnership to better serve grinding technology customers in North America, Europe and beyond. This transfer is part of the succession plan of S.L. Munson as the previous North American representative of DR. KAISER. After 30 successful years of representation, S.L. Munson is now supporting a seamless transition for customers to CDT as the new DR. KAISER representative.
The new strategic agreement includes that DR. KAISER will offer CDT’s diamond and CBN grinding wheels across Central Europe and Turkey to complement the existing portfolio.
Founded in 1973, Continental Diamond Tool designs, develops and distributes custom grinding and dressing technology for advanced manufacturing. The company operates facilities in the United States and the United Kingdom and serves industries including aerospace, automotive, cutting tools, medical, electronics, and energy.
The German company DR. KAISER began manufacturing diamond dressing tools in 1977 and has since expanded its activities to include grinding wheels, spindle systems, stationary dressers and wear protection components. With integrated solutions, DR. KAISER supports high-precision grinding applications worldwide and has expanded its product portfolio to include application technology and a dressing and grinding app.
Both companies developed alongside the increased use of industrial diamond and CBN abrasives in precision manufacturing. Over time, each adopted a systems-based approach that recognizes the interdependence of grinding wheels, dressers, spindles and related components in achieving consistent performance.
As of Feb. 11, 2026, DR. KAISER’s North American product sales have transitioned to Continental Diamond Tool. CDT will represent DR. KAISER’s full product portfolio in the region, supported by its sales and application engineering network.
“We look forward to welcoming DR. KAISER customers to CDT,” said Shane Vardaman, Chief Commercial Officer at Continental Diamond Tool. “Our focus is on uninterrupted supply, responsive technical support and ensuring customers receive a seamless transition in service.”
“This partnership expands the range of products we can offer customers in Central Europe and strengthens support for our customers in North America,” said Christoph Müller, Head of Sales at DR. KAISER.
Continental Diamond Tool complements DR. KAISER grinding products with custom diamond and CBN grinding wheels: This applies to plated and hybrid grinding wheels with large diameters as well as wafer and double-plane grinding wheels.
The companies said the agreement reflects a long-term collaboration focused on quality and service.
“This partnership represents a shared view of how advanced grinding processes are evolving,” said Nick Viggiano, president of Continental Diamond Tool. “As requirements become more complex, manufacturers benefit from working with partners that understand how grinding components work together.”
Picture: Nick Viggiano, President of Continental Diamond Tool, and Christoph Müller, Head of Sales at DR. KAISER, seal the new strategic partnership.
