New technical center at Plantag Coatings

Plantag Coatings' new technical center is not only a place for testing and development, but also a space for collaboration and innovation in surface technology. It offers an ideal environment for developing and optimizing innovative products together with customers from the furniture industry and trade. The Technical University of East Westphalia-Lippe (TH OWL) also uses the technical equipment of the Detmold-based paint manufacturer in an intensive cooperation. Over the past 15 years, Plantag has regularly hosted internships for the bachelor's and master's degree courses in wood surface technology. The new technical center now offers even better conditions for this.

The technical center is equipped with a large number of state-of-the-art machines and devices, including surface sanding machines, automatic surface spraying machines, filling machines, roller application machines, various types of UV dryers, a coating booth for manual application, an ESH system and fusion UV dryers. Other facilities such as laboratory drying cabinets, a test laboratory and woodworking machines complete the wide range of possibilities offered by the new technical center. The move from the old to the new premises took place in the last quarter of 2023 and the technical center was put into operation in the first quarter of 2024. It is used by both Plantag's application technology field service and development laboratories. The proximity to the production facility ensures short distances and optimal communication between the departments. Customer visits are also welcome, whether for demonstrations or joint developments. The new technical center covers an area of 1000 square meters and thus offers sufficient space for a wide range of applications and projects.