Galloping into the Future: 2026 Chinese New Year Holiday Notice and Buddies Abrasives' Commitment to Our Global Partners

To our esteemed customers and partners around the world,

As the winter snow begins to melt and the first signs of spring emerge from the ancient Chinese land, we are about to welcome a new chapter: the Year of the Horse.

In Chinese culture, the horse symbolizes speed, endurance and tireless progress. It is the companion of warriors, the engine of empires and the spirit of those who never stop advancing. At Buddies Abrasives, we see ourselves as your trusted steed on the global industry track — carrying your loads, sharpening your edges and polishing your success.

Today I am writing to you not only to inform you about our upcoming vacation period, but also to share with you our gratitude, our pride, and our unwavering commitment to serving you — today, tomorrow, and in every season to come.

Who We Are: The Pride of German Engineering, the Strength of Chinese Manufacturing

Buddies Abrasives is not just another supplier. We are a subsidiary of a prestigious German institution in the abrasives sector, carrying decades of European heritage in R&D and precision manufacturing standards. We operate three state-of-the-art factories covering 50,000 square meters in China, and collaborate with global giants such as Rhodius, 3M, Norton, Deerfos and Sia.

Our product portfolio covers the entire spectrum of surface finishing:

Cutting discs, grinding discs, flap discs, fiber discs

Non-woven abrasives, sanding belts, sandpaper rolls, Velcro discs

Industrial angle grinders and complete accessories

Custom solutions tailored to your specific applications

From automotive manufacturing to shipbuilding, from railroad maintenance to precision metalworking — Buddies delivers the cutting edge.

Chinese New Year 2026 Holiday Calendar

Please take note of our official holiday organization:

Holiday Period January 15 – 23, 2026

Work Resumption January 24, 2026

Affected Services Customs clearance, issuance of Certificates of Origin, processing of bills of lading, banking documentation

During this period, all Chinese government authorities — including customs, inspection bureaus and the CCPIT — will remain officially closed. This means that it will not be possible to make export declarations or formalize official documentation.

If you have urgent orders or shipments that require pre-holiday handling, please contact us immediately so we can prioritize your scheduling before the deadline.

Vacation Service Commitment: We Rest, But We Never Disconnect

We understand that your projects don't stop for vacations. Construction sites, assembly lines and maintenance shops around the world operate 365 days a year. And so are we — in spirit, in responsibility and in responsiveness.

During the Chinese New Year holidays:

Our sales managers and senior engineers will remain contactable 24/7 via WhatsApp, WeChat and email

Urgent technical queries will be responded to in less than 12 hours

Orders for emergency spare parts or modifications can be registered and executed immediately upon our return

Our website and online chat systems remain operational — every message you leave us will be reviewed daily

If there is any delay in the response, please know that we may be sitting at the family table, or traveling hundreds of miles to reunite with our loved ones after a year away. But I give you my word: every message will be read, every request will be logged, and every commitment will be fulfilled by the time we are back at our desks.

You trust us with your tools. We trust you with our promise.

Sharpening Our Edge: What We've Been Working On

A break is not just a pause — it is preparation.

Over the last year, we've been listening, testing and improving. Here are just a few of the updates we've made to our 2026 product catalog:

Ceramic Cutting and Grinding Discs — Cold cutting technology, 40% faster material removal, significantly reduced burr and extended life on stainless steel and hard alloys.

Action Cutting and Grinding Discs — Our exclusive hybrid formulation, designed for “one disc does it all” efficiency. Fewer disk changes, more work done.

Foundry Grinding Discs — Reinforced structure for industrial applications in foundries. High material removal, exceptional impact resistance and consistent performance under pressure.

Self-Adhesive Backed Sanding Discs (PSA/Velcro) — Improved anti-clogging coating and optimized grain adhesion. Cleaner finish, longer life and faster changes on wood, metal and composites.

These are not just technical specifications. They are our responses to your challenges.

Year of the Horse: A Message of Alliance

Dear friends, colleagues and partners,

You are not just our clients. They are the reason we sharpen our tools every morning. They are the builders, the welders, the polishers, the craftsmen. They are the ones who take raw metal and transform it into civilization.

In the upcoming Year of the Horse, Buddies Abrasives commits to you:

To be faster — in response, in delivery, in innovation

To be stronger — in quality, in durability, in trust

To be closer — in communication, in personalization, in long-term alliance

We may be separated by oceans, time zones and languages.

But when you hold a Buddies cutting wheel in your hand, when you hear the sound of metal gently yielding to precision — that's our voice crossing the distance.

New Year's Greetings: May the Horse Take You Away

As the spring breeze returns to the Yangtze River Delta, as red lanterns illuminate the streets of Suzhou, we send you this message with warmth and sincerity:

May your business gallop forward with unstoppable momentum.

May your equipment be sharp, your tools precise, and your goals achieved.

May our alliance deepen, strengthen and shine brighter with each passing year.

It is an honor to be your supplier.

We are proud to be your Buddies.

Thank you for trusting us.

Thank you for growing with us.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

We will return on January 24, rested, recharged and more ready than ever to serve you.

Until then — take care, stay safe, and keep building the extraordinary.

With the warmest regards and respect,

The entire Buddies Abrasives Team