What BARTON does

Barton Mines Corporation (BARTON) is a family-owned industrial minerals company founded in 1878 and headquartered in Glens Falls, New York, that mines, processes, and distributes high-performance garnet abrasives for waterjet cutting and abrasive blasting applications. The company holds exclusive access to the geologically superior garnet deposits of the Adirondack Mountains, where it operates the Ruby Mountain mine (having moved from Gore Mountain in 1982), and supplements domestic supply through international sources including a 2025 exclusive partnership with Nordic Mining ASA for Norwegian garnet marketed as Barton HPA. BARTON's product portfolio includes ADIRONDACK HPX hard rock garnet (with 50HPX, 80HPX, and 120HPX variants), ADIRONDACK CG blasting abrasive, ALLTEK alluvial garnet (both HPA waterjet and blasting grades), ECOTEK waterjet abrasives, MIL-A-22262B(SH) QPL-listed blasting media, and a complementary line of waterjet consumables and OEM parts (TRIDENT 2 and TRIDENT 4 diamond cutting heads, BART abrasive removal tool, HYDROBLOC cutting bricks, garnet transfer hoppers, ROCTEC nozzles and mixing tubes, and genuine replacement parts for OMAX, Flow, and KMT waterjet systems).

The company generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time sales of garnet abrasives distributed through direct sales, distributors, and e-commerce; distribution of waterjet replacement parts (both proprietary and OEM); and sales of proprietary waterjet accessories. Distribution is multi-channel: direct sales via regional sales managers across North America, an e-commerce storefront at store.barton.com, company-owned warehouses in Chesapeake, Virginia and Reserve, Louisiana (the latter expanded nearly threefold in 2017), European operations through wholly owned subsidiary Barton International GmbH in Germany (opened 2021), and OEM partnerships with waterjet equipment manufacturers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. BARTON serves industrial customers across metal fabrication (Penn Stainless Products, American Metalcraft Industries), marine and shipyard surface preparation (Mid-Atlantic Coatings on U.S. Navy aircraft carrier refurbishments), aerospace and defense (Laughlin Air Force Base), oceanographic research (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute), mobility manufacturing (Fenton Mobility Products), and custom fabrication shops (Craig Newell Welding), with end customers ranging from enterprise contractors and government agencies to small independent machine shops.

The company operates with approximately 100 employees in the Glens Falls region, is currently in its seventh or eighth generation of family ownership, and is professionally managed with leadership transitions in July 2022 (Randy Rapple, CEO; 40-year company veteran) and January 2025 (Charlie Kashiwa, President; sixth-generation descendant of founder Henry Hudson Barton). BARTON holds MIL-A-22262B(SH) QPL listing for blasting abrasives, CARB certification for air quality compliance, LEED Platinum certification for its 1865-era revitalized headquarters, and has received industry recognition from AMPP (2023 Project of the Year, USS John C. Stennis) and SSPC (2019 Military Coatings Project Award of Excellence, USS George Washington). Headquartered in a LEED Platinum-certified building at Six Warren Street, Glens Falls, with mining operations at Ruby Mountain in the Adirondacks and additional facilities in Chesapeake, VA, Reserve, LA, and Germany.

Name

BARTON

Legal name

Barton Mines Corporation

Website

https://barton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Barton Mines Corporation is a family-owned industrial minerals company that mines, processes, and distributes high-performance garnet abrasives and waterjet parts. Customers span metal fabrication, marine, aerospace, defense, and government across North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glens Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Garnet Abrasive Sales: Sale of industrial garnet abrasives including ADIRONDACK HPX (hard rock), ALLTEK HPA (alluvial), and ECOTEK waterjet abrasives. Products sold in various mesh grades for waterjet cutting and abrasive blasting applications. Revenue generated through direct sales, distributors, and e-commerce.
2. Waterjet Parts Distribution: Distribution of waterjet replacement parts including OEM parts for OMAX, Flow, KMT systems, and proprietary BARTON products like ROCTEC waterjet nozzles and mixing tubes. Revenue from parts sales through direct sales force and e-commerce store.
3. Proprietary Waterjet Equipment: Sale of proprietary waterjet accessories including TRIDENT diamond cutting heads, BART abrasive removal tool, HYDROBLOC cutting bricks, and garnet transfer hoppers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BARTON mines, processes, and distributes industrial garnet abrasives for waterjet cutting and abrasive blasting applications. The company operates the Ruby Mountain garnet mine in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, processes multiple garnet grades (ADIRONDACK HPX, ADIRONDACK CG, ALLTEK HPA), and distributes waterjet replacement parts and proprietary waterjet accessories such as TRIDENT diamond cutting heads, HYDROBLOC support bricks, the BART abrasive removal tool, and garnet transfer hoppers.

Product overview

BARTON offers a diversified portfolio of garnet abrasive products and waterjet equipment parts. The core product lines include ADIRONDACK (hard rock garnet from New York) with HPX variants for waterjet cutting and CG variants for blasting, plus ALLTEK (alluvial garnet) for standard applications. Recent expansion includes Barton HPA from Nordic Mining partnership. Waterjet accessories include TRIDENT diamond cutting heads, HYDROBLOC support bricks, BART abrasive removal tool, and transfer hoppers. BARTON also distributes genuine OEM parts for OMAX, Flow, and KMT waterjet systems, plus ROCTEC nozzles and mixing tubes. The company operates mining in the Adirondacks, distributes globally from North American warehouses, and maintains European operations through Barton International GmbH in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ADIRONDACK Garnet: Premium hard rock garnet abrasives mined exclusively in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, including HPX, 50HPX, and 80HPX variants for waterjet cutting.
• ALLTEK Garnet
• ECOTEK
• HPX
• BART (BARTON Abrasive Removal Tool)
• HYDROBLOC
• TRIDENT
• BARTON HPA

Products and services

• ADIRONDACK HPX Garnet Premium hard rock garnet abrasive exclusively mined from the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, featuring the sharpest, hardest garnet crystals (7.5-8.5 Mohs hardness) for waterjet cutting. Includes variants such as 50HPX, 80HPX, and 120HPX for different cutting applications. Sold to fabrication shops, machine shops, and manufacturers using abrasive waterjet cutting systems.
• ADIRONDACK CG Garnet Hard rock garnet abrasive designed for surface preparation and abrasive blasting. MIL-A-22262B(SH) QPL listed and CARB certified for industrial and military blasting applications. Includes specialized grades like 30/60 CG. Sold to marine coating contractors, shipyards, and industrial surface preparation companies.
• ALLTEK HPA Garnet Alluvial garnet abrasive with sub-rounded grains intended for standard waterjet cutting applications. Slightly rounder edges compared to HPX garnet, suitable for general-purpose cutting. Sold to waterjet cutting operators requiring consistent abrasive for routine applications.
• ALLTEK Garnet (Blasting) Alluvial garnet blasting abrasive for surface preparation. Provides consistent performance for standard industrial blasting applications where MIL-SPEC compliance is not required. Sold to industrial blasting contractors and surface preparation professionals.
• Barton HPA Garnet abrasive sourced from Nordic Mining's Engebø mine in Norway, distributed exclusively by BARTON worldwide under the Barton HPA trade name. Co-branded packaging. Sold to waterjet cutting operators as an additional source of high-performance waterjet abrasive.
• ECOTEK Waterjet Abrasives Waterjet abrasive brand in BARTON's product portfolio, complementing the ADIRONDACK and ALLTEK garnet product lines. Sold to waterjet cutting operators as part of BARTON's diversified abrasive offering.
• TRIDENT 2 Diamond Cutting Head Proprietary diamond cutting head designed for waterjet cutting machines. Ensures proper orifice alignment and helps reduce kerf loss. Compatible with various waterjet systems. Sold to waterjet equipment operators as a BARTON-branded consumable accessory.
• TRIDENT 4 Diamond Cutting Head Advanced integrated diamond cutting head featuring revolutionary cartridge technology. Designed specifically for FLOW DYNAMIC WATERJET and DYNAMIC XD systems. Sold to waterjet cutting operators using Flow waterjet systems.
• HYDROBLOC Waterjet Cutting Bricks High-density polypropylene waterjet cutting support bricks with honeycomb design for drainage and debris capture. Measures 48" x 6" x 3.85", weighs 9-11 lbs. Sound absorbent and made from 100% recyclable materials. Sold to waterjet cutting operators for workpiece support during cutting.
• BART Abrasive Removal Tool Portable tool for removing spent garnet from waterjet tanks. Removes over 3,000 lbs per hour without shutting down the waterjet machine. Connects to a pressure washer for vacuum action. Sold to waterjet cutting facilities seeking to improve spent abrasive handling efficiency.
• Garnet Abrasive Transfer Hopper Bulk supply and distribution bin that holds up to 4,400 lbs of garnet. Automatically feeds abrasive to the delivery pot, eliminating handling of 55-pound bags. Includes sight glass and protective cover. Sold to high-volume waterjet cutting operations.
• ROCTEC Waterjet Nozzles & Mixing Tubes Replacement nozzles and mixing tubes for waterjet cutting equipment sold under the ROCTEC brand. Part of BARTON's waterjet parts catalog offering high-quality consumables for waterjet machines.
• OMAX Waterjet Parts Genuine OEM replacement parts for OMAX waterjet cutting systems distributed by BARTON. Sold to OMAX waterjet equipment owners requiring reliable replacement parts and consumables.
• Flow Waterjet Parts Genuine OEM replacement parts for Flow waterjet cutting systems distributed by BARTON. Sold to Flow waterjet equipment owners requiring reliable replacement parts and consumables.
• KMT Waterjet Parts Genuine OEM replacement parts for KMT waterjet cutting systems distributed by BARTON. Sold to KMT waterjet equipment owners requiring reliable replacement parts and consumables.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cuts 3,000+ lbs of garnet per hour with BART tool
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nordic Mining ASAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 August 2025BARTON announced exclusive global distribution partnership for garnet from Nordic Mining's Engebø mine in Norway. BARTON is the exclusive global distributor of garnet from this Norwegian source. The garnet, available from Q3 2025, is marketed under the trade name Barton HPA with co-branded packaging.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GMA Garnet: Global garnet abrasive producer headquartered in the UAE with extensive mining operations in India and Australia. Direct competitor in industrial garnet abrasives for waterjet cutting and abrasive blasting, offering alluvial garnet products that compete with BARTON's hard rock and alluvial lines.
• V.V. Minerals (V.V. Mining & Minerals): One of the world's largest producers and exporters of garnet from India, supplying industrial abrasive markets globally. Direct competitor in garnet abrasives for waterjet cutting and surface preparation, with significant alluvial garnet production capacity.
• Indian Ocean Garnet Sands: South African producer of alluvial garnet for waterjet cutting and abrasive blasting applications. Supplies international markets with garnet products comparable to BARTON's ALLTEK alluvial line for waterjet and blasting applications.
• Trimex Sands: Indian mining company producing garnet and other heavy minerals for industrial abrasive applications. Direct competitor in the global garnet abrasive supply market, particularly in alluvial garnet for waterjet cutting.

Broad incumbents

• OMAX Corporation: Major waterjet cutting equipment manufacturer whose systems use BARTON's garnet abrasives and for which BARTON distributes OEM parts. While not a direct abrasive competitor, operates in the same waterjet ecosystem and represents both a channel partner and adjacent market player.
• Shape Technologies Group: Global waterjet technology company (parent of Flow International) that sold its waterjet abrasive business to BARTON in 2020. Operates in the broader waterjet ecosystem with overlapping capabilities in cutting accessories and consumables.
• KMT Waterjet Systems: Leading manufacturer of waterjet cutting heads and high-pressure components, with BARTON distributing genuine KMT parts. Operates in BARTON's waterjet parts and accessories ecosystem with complementary technology offerings.

Others

• Imerys: Global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, including industrial minerals for abrasives, filtration, and performance minerals. Operates in the broader industrial mineral processing space with vertical integration from mining to specialty products, comparable to BARTON's vertical mining-to-distribution model.
• Saint-Gobain (Norton Abrasives): Global materials company with a major abrasives division (Norton) producing coated abrasives, bonded abrasives, and blasting media. Adjacent competitor in abrasive blasting media where its products compete with BARTON's garnet abrasives.
• Mineral Technologies: Global mining and mineral processing company specializing in industrial minerals processing and custom mineral solutions. Comparable in its vertical integration from mineral mining to processed industrial products, though focused on different mineral categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barton-international

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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