Surface news

DFO has hired three new employees. This marks the start of the implementation of the DFO's plan, which has been in place since 2020 but has since failed, to gradually hand over the institute to younger staff.

If you want to store long goods such as strips and panels in a space-saving manner, you can rely on vertical shelving systems for standing goods. The shelving system expert Elvedi offers customized vertical storage systems.

The German Aluminum Surface Finishing Association (VOA) has published its digital annual report for 2023/2024, which provides a detailed insight into the past financial year.

Experience measuring precision up close: At this year's PaintExpo in Karlsruhe, Helmut Fischer will be showcasing its comprehensive product portfolio and advising users on their measuring tasks.

The nEDC300 from Edwards Vacuum offers higher performance. The noise level and reliability have also been significantly improved.

The Association of German Engineers (VDI) is hosting the Young Engineers Congress in Munich from April 17 to 20, 2024. As part of its initiative to recruit skilled workers, the copper association is participating as a partner for the first time.

The latest generation MagicControl 4.0 control system from Gema Switzerland makes the entire coating process more manageable.

The US-based Dan-Am Company from Spring Valley is now part of the Sata Group. The integration of the long-standing distributor into Sata USA Inc. was legally completed at the beginning of March.

According to a survey of 334 companies in the sector, 50% expect the outlook to be even gloomier. Only 19% are still optimistic. In the fourth quarter of 2023, production fell by a further five percent.

Cameleon Systems by Sehon is a range of products and services for the safe handling of electric vehicles, for example in production, painting and finishing.

In May, Supfina Grieshaber will be presenting a grinding machine for precision double face grinding of hard-coated brake discs at the GrindingHub trade fair. The Planet BD is characterized by improved shape and position tolerances.

For a customer in the agricultural machinery industry, Frei Lacke improved the formulations in the wet paint structure and reduced the density of the products. This reduced VOC emissions and accelerated drying times.

Every degree in the coating oven counts: At PaintExpo 2024, PhoenixTM will be demonstrating how resources can be conserved through targeted heat monitoring.

The Dürr Group achieved record sales of € 4.63 billion in 2023. Half of incoming orders were for systems for the production of electric cars and the climate-friendly transformation.

The REACH Regulatory Committee has finally granted authorization for the use of chromium trioxide in the coating of plastics for automotive applications.

Wagner offers a wide range of products for various applications, from individual components to fully automatic coating systems. One focus is on saving solvents, materials and energy.

With the highly reactive formulation of IGP-Dura one 56, powder coater IGP achieves high cycle stability. The new formulation complies with GSB and Qualicoat quality certifications

The online congress trade fair with strategy and technology best practices for business digitalization will take place from 23 to 24 April 2024 and is aimed free of charge at managing directors, IT managers and decision-makers in medium-sized and larger companies.

The three chemical engineers Detlev Schucht, Johannes Tekath and Jörg Leistikow were honored for their many years of service. They have each been employed at Lackwerke Peters for 30 years. The Managing Directors Brigitte and Ralf Schwartz congratulate them.

If you want to store hazardous substances in a legally compliant and cost-effective manner, the BS (Basic Store) hazardous substance storage system from Denios is the perfect solution.