Surface news

Dürr is equipping Volvo Cars’ new electric vehicle plant in Košice, Slovakia, with final assembly technology. The scope of supply includes conveyor, filling and testing systems for largely automated production. Production is scheduled to start in 2027, with the plant designed for a maximum capacity…

Surventis has appointed Dr Rebecca Koch as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Executive Committee effective 1 September 2026. She will lead the coating technology company’s global HR organisation, with a focus on corporate culture, leadership and people development.

IST METZ is presenting its modular swap4cure platform for label printing at LOUPE Americas 2026. The system combines UV, LED-UV and thermal drying and allows users to switch between the technologies within a single machine concept.

Tioxide has resumed production of titanium dioxide pigments at its Greatham site near Hartlepool. Following the acquisition of the plant by LB Group earlier in 2026, the facility is initially operating on a single-stream basis. Production capacity is set to increase gradually, with full operational…

The German Federal Association of Automotive Refinishers (BFL) will present training, craftsmanship and technological developments in the automotive refinishing profession at Automechanika Frankfurt from 8 to 12 September 2026. Digital applications, automation and recruitment of young talent will be…

Flux has redesigned its website and added new functions for product selection, spare parts sourcing and access to technical information. Key additions include an interactive spare parts finder, extended pump filters and newly structured service and download sections.

Surventis and Aumovio have entered into a strategic development and collaboration agreement for microstructured optical functional films. The aim is to advance and industrialise optical films for automotive displays and head-up displays.

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.