Following their acquisition by Bosch in 2008, sia Abrasives are relocating their warehouse to a Bosch-operated facility, located in the Midlands.
Alongside the logistical benefits, this transition will allow sia Abrasives to hold more stock in the UK, with more abrasive ranges available at any time. This means we will be able to offer a wider selection of your favourite sanding discs and other abrasive products at any time, with same-day dispatch available on more items.
However, whilst there are significant long-term benefits following the transition, it will unfortunately cause some short-term disruption. We want to be completely transparent about how this may impact our service and your orders, so you can plan accordingly.
Expected Temporary Disruptions
During the transition period (17th – 28th November), customers may experience the following service impacts:
Order Delays
No orders will be processed after 1:00pm Friday 14th November. All new orders placed after 1:00pm on 14th November will be processed from 1st December.
Freeze on New Product Requests
We will be unable to fulfil any new product requests during this period, as they will need to be entered onto the new system.
Extended Lead Times
Products that aren’t stocked in the UK, including made to order and UK conversion products, will have longer lead times than usual (estimated 2 – 3 weeks longer).
Slower Technical Assistance
Although we will do our upmost to quickly answer any enquiries made during this period, product recommendations and technical assistance may take longer than usual.
Please Note: Effective 1st December 2025, our daily order cut-off time for same-day dispatch is changing to 10:30am (Monday – Friday). Please ensure you place orders before 10:30am to avoid delays.
Key Dates
Use this timeline to plan your abrasive orders and ensure you have stock ahead of the move:
| Date | Change | Details |
| Thursday 13th November 2025 | Last date to guarantee next-day delivery for UK stocked products | Applies to UK stocked products ONLY. |
| Friday 14th November 2025 | Last date to guarantee order is shipped before 21st November | Next-day delivery for UK stocked products cannot be guaranteed during this time. |
| Saturday 15th – Sunday 30th November 2025 | Warehouse Transition Period |
Any orders placed during this time will be held and processed on the new system starting 1st December. Product recommendations and technical assistance may be delayed. |
| Monday 1st December 2025 | Return to Normal Service & Updated Order Cut-Off Time |
All outstanding orders will be processed (a backlog may cause delays for a couple of weeks). New product requests will be available. Lead times for non-UK stocked products should return to normal (a backlog may cause delays for a couple of weeks). Order cut-off time updates to 10:30am (Monday – Friday). |
We appreciate your understanding during this transition period. We are confident that the long-term benefits will help us provide all our customers with a superior service, offering only the best abrasive products available in the UK.
If you have any urgent questions, contact us here.
