Learning never stops in an industry that is constantly evolving
Mirka’s training programme helps customers gain skills, deliver consistent results
“At Mirka, our team of technical experts is in constant communication with the end user and through the information that is gathered, we know that the industry never stands still. With this in mind, our training programme has been designed to evolve alongside it, while having the flexibility to focus on the customers’ needs.
“The programme itself is part of the complete service we provide our customers, and the process we have is straightforward but highly effective. We begin by having our technical team run a full evaluation of the sanding processes, where they identify current practices, opportunities for improvement and specific operational needs.
In workshops in 2026, tools, techniques and job expectations are evolving faster than ever, so to stay competitive, businesses need more than just the right equipment. What they need is skilled people.
The way this can be achieved is by upskilling the workforce, whether through employing apprentices or offering continuous professional development to experienced workers.
Neil Newbrook, business sector manager Wood, Mirka UK Ltd, explains how Mirka’s programme provides practical knowledge and hands-on skills to customers so they can keep pace with changing industry demands and deliver consistent results on the job.
From there, they work with the business to create a tailored action plan that is agreed upon and implemented. When it comes to the training itself, it is fully documented and supported with regular follow-up meetings to ensure the improvements continue to deliver results.
This structured approach allows our specialists to customise each programme to the unique requirements of the business, which reinforces that it’s never a one-size-fits-all solution. In addition, a key differentiator of our training programme is our “train the trainer” offering.
With this approach, our technical team trains a nominated member of the customer’s team, so they are equipped with the knowledge and tools to train new starters internally. This creates long-term value by embedding expertise within the business and ensuring consistent standards as teams grow.
“When it comes to where the training takes place, we have found over the years that the location it takes place in is just as important as the training itself because our team understands that there are clear advantages to delivering training on-site. What we have found is that by delivering training in a customer’s workshop it allows the participants to learn within the familiarity of their own workplace. This also means that our experienced technicians can demonstrate exactly how specific products, tools and processes can be applied in the customer’s real working environment.
“In a fast-moving industry, knowledge and skills are key to staying competitive. By combining tailored training, practical experience and ongoing support, Mirka ensures customers have the expertise needed to keep pace with changing demands that, in turn, allows them to consistently deliver a high-quality end product.”
Contact Mirka’s Irish refrence point, Neil Newbrook, using this email: [email protected]
