Diamant Boart S.A. is a world-leading manufacturer and distributor of diamond tools and related equipment for the construction and stone market. The company was founded in 1937. In 2002, Diamant Boart was acquired by Husqvarna Construction Products, a division of Husqvarna AB. In 2001, Diamant Boart had sales of SEK 2,500m (€ 280m) and 2,000 employees worldwide. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. In May 2002 Electrolux acquired Diamant Boart. The seller was Candover, a UK-based private equity company.
See also
- 2004 explosions in Ghislenghien, involving a manufacturing site of Diamant Boart
