Kovax Sanding Solutions. Quick, easy & safe. Kovax Europe, located in Almelo, is an overall supplier of sanding materials and a 100% daughter of Kovax Corporation in Tokio, Japan. The company is founded in 1930 and has become one of the largest and most innovative companies in the abrasive industry. In Asia we are the undisputed number 1 and in Europe we are working hard to accomplish a top 3 quotation.