Since12. September 2023, master galvanizer Dominik West has been the new chairman of the DIN Committee for Chemical and Electrochemical Coatings. He takes over the position from Dipl. Ing. (FH) Karl Morgenstern, former authorized signatory of WHW Walter Hillebrand GmbH & Co. KG. The chairman's duties include chairing the committee meetings and monitoring the implementation of the resolutions passed. He is also responsible for liaising with industry associations, in particular the ZVO and the DGO.
Dominik West is a master electroplater with more than 20 years of experience in all areas of electroplating. From the research and development of innovative coating processes to the production of the corresponding bath chemistry and practical application, he has extensive know-how. Today, West works as a laboratory manager at Brenscheidt Galvanik Service GmbH.The DIN committee NA 062-01-76AA is responsible for national standardization in the field of chemical and electrochemical coatings by means of electroplating processes Its other tasks also include cooperation in the corresponding European and international standardization.