CDT Opens 2026 Ready for Growth
As we begin 2026, Continental Diamond Tool enters the new year with momentum, readiness, and a clear focus on partnership. The past year was one of meaningful investment. We’ve been deliberate in our growth to ensure our customers remain supported as the global manufacturing landscape becomes more complex.
In this video message and article below, CDT President Nick Viggiano reflects on the milestones achieved in 2025 and outlines how those efforts have positioned CDT—and our partners—for continued success in the year ahead.
Watch the video or read the article below to see the President’s Message: Welcoming 2026
Supporting Our Partners Today and Tomorrow
Since 1973, Continental Diamond Tool has grown alongside the customers and industries we serve. Entering the superabrasives industry early in its commercial development, our growth has always been driven by relationships: listening closely and responding quickly with innovative solutions that perform in real production environments.
In 2025, this approach guided some of the most significant investments in CDT’s history. Against a backdrop of shifting tariffs, geopolitical unrest, and increasing supply chain uncertainty, we have taken deliberate steps to ensure our customers can rely on us without interruption.
2025: Strengthening Capacity and Capability
Throughout 2025, CDT focused on expanding our ability to serve customers in North America and Europe with speed, consistency, and confidence.
Facility Expansion in the United States
We completed the fit-up and moved into our 72,000-square-foot expansion in New Haven, Indiana, increasing our total footprint to 200,000 square feet. Speaking to the expansion, Nick explains, “This couldn’t come at a better time as we are seeing the reshoring of manufacturing here in the U.S., which has put us in a great position to handle new and existing customer growth in North America.”
New Facility in Wales
In Q3 of 2025, our team in Wales transitioned into a larger, newly renovated facility. The team has adapted quickly, supporting new customer growth across Europe while expanding our global manufacturing and application support capabilities.
Supply Chain Resilience
To protect our customers from global uncertainty, CDT has made several proactive investments. In the video, Nick explains, “With the uncertainty of tariffs and government posturing between countries around the world, we decided to put an 18-month supply of diamond in our vault to ensure that we will be able to deliver no matter the global climate.”
Continued Investment in People
Emphasizing what differentiates CDT, Nick adds, “What continues to set us apart is our customer service and application team that supports our sales team. While our competition continues to eliminate these positions, we continue to add these valuable members.” CDT remains committed to investing in these roles to help customers optimize processes, innovate solutions, and fully realize the value of our products.
What We Reinforced Along the Way
The lessons from 2025 reaffirmed what has long set CDT apart:
Service Matters – Strong application and customer support remain central to helping customers fully realize the value of our products.
Preparation Enables Confidence – Investing ahead of demand allows us to support growth without compromise, even in the face of uncertainty.
Partnership Drives Progress – The best solutions are built through collaboration, when customers and suppliers throughout the value chain work together toward a shared goal.
2026: Moving Ahead with Clarity and Focus
As we head into 2026, CDT is excited about new partnerships that will further expand our ability to support advanced grinding applications. These collaborations are being developed with a clear goal in mind: helping our customers succeed as requirements become more complex and expectations continue to rise.
Quality, service, and partnership remain central to how we approach our work and our relationships. These principles help guide our decisions and shape where we invest.
Closing his message, Nick expressed his appreciation: “To our customers around the world, thank you for choosing CDT as your trusted partner. Your confidence in our team inspires us to continue adapting and growing to deliver solutions that support your success. You are the reason we exist.”
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