Surface news

Andreas Fischbacher has assumed responsibility for the sales regions of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate and parts of Hesse. He leads a team of 14.

Just in time for its 75th anniversary, machine manufacturer Wagner closes the 2021/22 fiscal year with sales of more than 500 million euros. The coating specialist had focused on digitization in several areas.

Together with Ascott Analytical Equipment, Weiss Technik becomes the market leader for corrosion testing systems. The portfolio now includes standard solutions as well as customized special systems.

Boge expands its S-4 series with a screw compressor with direct drive and 90 kW motor power. It is efficient and quiet. The optimized compressor stage with direct drive ensures reliable operation.

The new annual report of the ZVO has been published. Interested parties can find out more about the work of the German Surface Technology Association (ZVO) and obtain the annual report as an e-paper.

Infrared heat and UV technology from Heraeus accelerate the converting and finishing of web-shaped materials. The new modules combine efficient infrared technology with effective air management.

The German Coatings and Printing Inks Association (VdL) assembled for its regular general meeting. Baden-Baden was the venue of the traditional event.

At Metav, Pero will be showing how components can be quickly and thoroughly freed from chips or grease. For this purpose, the company has, among other things, the compact Pero S1A in its luggage.

The machine and plant manufacturer will be showing intelligent software products from its Digital Factory. These improve error detection, flexibility and transparency along the value chain.

Already in 2015, LPW took over several fundamental property rights in non-European countries. Since then, the patent portfolio for the CNp process has been further expanded and specified. Two new European patents were added this year.

2021 was a difficult year, how have the developments at the raw material level affected the industry? In its detailed Annual Report 2021, the ZVO describes many key developments and also addresses future goals and developments in politics, legislation and the economy in terms of content.

The Association for the Surface Finishing of Aluminum e. V. is submitting applications for the BEHG Carbon Leakage Regulation (BECV). Surface finishers could use it to offset rising energy costs.

PixelPaint robots from ABB paint abstract artwork on a car from the 2021 flood disaster, using paint applicator technology (PixelPaint) to deliver the highest levels of precision and flexibility.

The BMW Group is the first OEM to use coatings from BASF that are certified according to the biomass balance process, thus reducing its carbon footprint.

H2O GmbH is appearing at IFAT with an innovation for sustainable wastewater treatment: Equipped with Smart Services, the Vacudest vacuum distillation system can clean industrial wastewater even more effectively.

The specialty chemicals manufacturer has sustainability in mind: To protect the environment, BYK now also has PTFE-free wax additives in its portfolio.

Long product life is a crucial factor for sustainable buildings. GreenCoat steels from SSAB now achieve the highest ratings in the new UV and corrosion protection standards (prEN 10169:2022).

The MIXIT software from AkzoNobel helps with precise color shade determination. As a cloud-based system, the tool makes the color shade search even faster and more accurate.

Pernille Lind Olsen joined the Henkel Adhesive Technologies team at the beginning of the year. As Corporate Vice President and Global Head, she heads the Metal business unit.

The adphos aLITE energy source was developed specifically for 3D printing and other manufacturing applications. It offers a fast, environmentally friendly drying process.