Surface news

The Association for the Surface Finishing of Aluminum (VOA) will hold its 2026 annual meeting in Augsburg from June 17 to 19, 2026. In addition to association matters, the event will focus on technical developments and expert presentations.

Covestro hat die Zusammenarbeit mit dem studentischen Team Sonnenwagen bis 2028 verlängert. Die studentische Initiative entwickelt Solarfahrzeuge. Covestro steuert Materialien und technische Expertise bei.

BASF has expanded its dispersion production capacity at its Durban site in South Africa. The aim is to provide a more stable supply of dispersions for customers across Africa serving coatings, construction and paper applications.

With its “Black Forest Bridge” transport service, Vapic is opening up new regions for industrial parts cleaning. The concept combines transport logistics, process reliability and short response times.

Plating Electronic has handed over management to the second generation and is modernizing its brand presence with a focus on structure, service and end-to-end system responsibility.

In the "OFHarmonie" project, the SKZ (Plastics Center) and the University of Würzburg investigated how surface structures influence the color impression of plastic components—with important findings for automotive and design applications.

C. Jentner GmbH has successfully obtained DIN EN ISO 50001 certification for its energy management system, underscoring its commitment to sustainable and resource-efficient operations.

At a meeting with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment in Brussels, ZVO presented the surface technology industry’s positions on ongoing regulatory proceedings. The focus was on the further development of the Industrial Emissions Directive and the drafting of the STM BREF.

Under its “PACE” program, Wacker aims to cut annual costs in production and administration by more than €300 million. The plan includes eliminating more than 1,500 jobs worldwide, most of them in Germany.

LUM and MP2E Solutions have been cooperating in the French market since February 2026, combining measurement technology expertise with application expertise for industry and research.

With a new personal care laboratory in Dubai Science Park, Bodo Möller Chemie is expanding its activities in the Middle East and Africa and strengthening its cooperation with BASF.

In its anniversary year, FreiLacke will be presenting comprehensive coating system solutions at PaintExpo 2026 – from PFAS-free powder coatings and low-temperature technologies to water-based and UHS liquid coatings and composite innovations.

With a new template, the Industrial Association for Sheet Metal Forming (IBU) is making it easier for its approximately 240 member companies to prepare the management report required by law.

Hoenle will be presenting UV and LED UV curing systems for printing and packaging applications at Gulf Print & Pack 2026 together with Mondula – including the new UV Scan MACS UV dose measurement system.

DIN EN ISO 2081:2026 is the updated standard for chromium(VI)-treated galvanic zinc coatings on iron and steel, with adjustments for practical application in the surface treatment industry.

A leading direct mail printing service provider has equipped two more printing presses with Adphos aNIR drying technology. The follow-up order strengthens Adphos' market position in high-speed inkjet printing.

The Association for the Surface Finishing of Aluminum (VOA) has presented its 2025/2026 annual report. The focus is on further training, quality standards, and representing the interests of the industry both nationally and internationally.

More than a year before the event begins, LIGNA 2027 reports a very high booking rate: over 80 percent of the exhibition space has already been allocated.

Up to four tons of RFNBO-certified hydrogen per day for industry and heavy-duty transport are produced at Lhyfe's fourth European production facility.

The Cleaning Excellence Center (CEC) in Leonberg will once again be conducting a laboratory ring test for particulate measurement systems in accordance with VDA 19.1 in 2026. The test is scheduled to start in May 2026, and the registration deadline is April 30.