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Brownsville’s Saint-Gobain Norton Abrasives celebrates 50 years
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· June 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Saint-Gobain Norton Abrasives has been operating in Brownsville for 50 years, having started in 1976 as the Norton Company.
A local manufacturing company is marking a significant milestone. Saint-Gobain Norton Abrasives has been operating in Brownsville for 50 years, having started in 1976 as the Norton Company. The company's plant is located on Morningside Road.
The company manufactures cutting and grinding thin wheels and currently employs over 100 people. It is part of a larger organization with global headquarters in Paris and North American headquarters in Pennsylvania. As part of its anniversary celebration, employees participated in a community event, assembling welcome-home kits for local affordable housing.
Further details about the company's celebration and operations are available from the source.
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Category: business Published: June 9, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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