Surface news

With the PU Primer 114, Dörken is expanding the Lucite range with a primer that also adheres to critical substrates and dries within four hours.

An article in the journal Cambridge Prisms shows why the chemical composition of plastics is a key obstacle to a safe circular economy - and what political measures would be necessary in the authors' view.

At the autumn meeting of the Industrial Coatings Section of the Association of the German Paint and Printing Ink Industry (VdL), the focus was on current industry topics as well as personnel decisions. Ludwig Haring will take over the chairmanship of the specialist group at the end of the year.

Saxonia Galvanik GmbH is expanding its metal electroplating capacities. With a third system, the company is strengthening its position in the selective coating of components for high-voltage applications.

Management and employee representatives of BASF SE have signed a new site agreement. It regulates job security, investments and transformation measures at the Ludwigshafen site until at least the end of 2028.

Around 200 experts from industry and research came together at the Dörken Days 2025. The focus was on regulatory developments on PFAS, technical approaches in corrosion protection and international exchange along the value chain.

At productronica 2025 in Munich, Peters focused on technical discussions about PCB materials, protective coatings and heat dissipation.

Adhesive bonding technology is a key technology for many industrial sectors. The training program for adhesive bonding engineers at Fraunhofer IFAM supports companies in expanding their innovative capacity, quality and sustainability in a targeted manner.

Topregal is expanding its shelving range with new elements. The modularly expandable shelving enables companies to significantly increase their storage capacity - without conversion, without downtime and with long-term flexibility.

According to a recent survey by the German Steel and Metal Processing Industry Association, the production index fell again in October 2025. However, there was a slight increase compared to the previous year.

A new membrane technology from Fraunhofer IKTS reduces the energy required to dry process gases by up to 90 percent - with potential for energy-intensive applications in surface and coating technology.

Johannes Florek completed his training as a surface coater in 2025 as the best in his year at the vocational school center for construction and surface technology in Zwickau. The award ceremony took place at his training company in Leipzig.

The new OIL230 industrial vacuum cleaner series from Nilfisk is designed for the recovery of oil, coolants and metal chips in continuous operation and supports stable cleaning processes in the metal industry.

At the start of the season for the national painting team, the focus was on personnel changes, the promotion of young talent and creative impetus. Three new members have joined the squad.

In vacuum coatings, small process deviations determine visible color differences. Inline color measurement systems from Micro-Epsilon enable continuous monitoring of the optical properties in the coating process.

At the end of 2025, Hans Hesse will retire from the operational management of Hesse GmbH & Co. KG will retire. With Hanna Hesse, the fourth generation will join the company management.

Sata has established its own sales organization for the Middle East and Africa in Dubai. With this location, the company aims to serve customers in the region more directly and expand its technical support.

From 2026, Adler will be supporting the Karwendel Nature Park with environmental education and nature conservation projects. The collaboration expands the paint manufacturer's commitment to sustainability and regional responsibility.

Denios is bundling its range of safety containers under a single brand and saying goodbye to the previous name Falcon. The change affects product ranges such as safety canisters, spray cans and small parts cleaners.

The Austrian supplier of humidification, cooling and dust binding systems has established its own German branch in Neukirchen-Vluyn. This is the company's response to increasing demand and an expansion of its service.