
Formax Manufacturing Company
was established in 1938.
The trade name "FORMAX" and the above trade mark are coined from the Four McAleer Brothers.
The "Four - Macs" as they were known, established Formax to manufacture a variety of Buffing Compounds,
Buffing and Polishing Wheels, Lubricants and other products devoted to the metal, plastic, paint and
finishing industries.
Over the decades Formax has developed many grades and styles of Buffing Compounds, Buffing Wheels and Polishing
Accessories that have become standards in the finishing industry.
Now in its third generation of leadership, Formax Manufacturing continues its dedication to supplying the very
finest products, service and technical knowledge available to the Finishing Industry.
Formax maintains a complete in-house tool, fixture, laboratory and sales department to meet the ever changing demands
of the market place.
Recommendations and test samples are available upon request - especially so when the products listed in this catalog
need altering to perform well on any particularly troublesome operation. You are invited to make use of this service
by calling our toll free number: 1-800-242-2833.
Formax products are sold throughout the United States and World Wide through direct sales and by our
knowledgeable distributors. For your nearest distributor or for product information, please call us at
1-800-242-2833.