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ALUMINIUM 2026 in Düsseldorf
A technology showcase and the industry’s leading barometer: ALUMINIUM, the world’s leading trade fair, returns to Düsseldorf this fall — with its own…
Covestro Acquires Vencorex Sites in Thailand and the U.S.
Covestro is acquiring two former Vencorex production sites for HDI derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas, USA. This move will enable…
SurFunction and Zeiss Form Strategic Partnership
SurFunction GmbH and Zeiss have entered into a comprehensive strategic partnership. Together, they are driving the industrial scaling of functional…
AMB 2026 Highlights Unveiled - Metalworking Trade Show
AMB 2026, taking place September 15–19, 2026, at Messe Stuttgart, will provide new impetus for the entire metal-cutting industry. The organizers have…
2026 German Automotive Painters Championship
The German Championship for Automotive Painters will take place in Hilden from November 22 to 25, 2026. Up to 16 young professionals will compete in…
Metal 3D Printing Extends the Service Life of Steel Components
Empa researchers are investigating how steel structures, such as bridges, can be specifically repaired or even redesigned in the future—using metal 3D…
Deutsche Messe: Hendrik Rawe to Head Trade and Consumer Trade Shows
Hendrik Rawe took over as head of the “Trade and Consumer Fairs” division at Deutsche Messe AG effective July 1, 2026. This division includes, among…
Caldan Group Appoints Hans Gustav Rasmussen as Managing Director
At the Caldan Group, Hans Gustav Rasmussen, the former CFO, is taking over as CEO effective immediately. He succeeds Claus Nørgaard and intends to…
Eckart: New Next-Generation Aluminum Pigment
Eckart introduces Versalan, a next-generation aluminum pigment based on high-purity, platelet-shaped pigments with an inorganic SiO₂ coating.
Eurolacke Establishes German Subsidiary in Kleve
Effective July 1, 2026, Eurolacke established Eurolacke GmbH, headquartered in Kleve. With this new company, Eurolacke is strengthening its presence…
Draft DIN Standard for Chromium(VI)-Free Passivation of Aluminum Published
The draft standard E DIN 50935-2, “Chromium(VI)-Free Passivation of Nonferrous Metals—Part 2: Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys,” was published with an…
Hempel Appoints Eric Alström as New Group President and CEO
Eric Alström has been appointed the new Group President and CEO of Hempel A/S, effective August 1, 2026. He succeeds Michael Hansen, who left the…
Hesse AI Chatbot Assists with Product Searches in Interior Design
Hesse Lignal is expanding its digital services to include a smart advisory feature. The new AI chatbot on the website complements the traditional…
Micro-Epsilon: Precise Color Inspection of Vacuum Coatings
An inline color sensor system enables precise color inspection of vacuum coatings directly during the process inside the vacuum chamber. Measurements…
Fakuma 2026: The Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute Presents Innovations
The Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute will be showcasing a significantly expanded exhibition presence at Fakuma 2026. From October 12 to 16, 2026, the…
The ZVO 2025 Annual Report Has Been Published—Available Online and in Print
The Central Association for Surface Technology (ZVO) has published its 2025 annual report, as scheduled, in a detailed version—both digitally and in…
Denios celebrated its 40th anniversary at its company grounds in Bad Oeynhausen
On July 4, 2026, Denios SE celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding at its company grounds in Bad Oeynhausen: Several hundred employees and…
Eisenmann GmbH Establishes a New Subsidiary in Poland
Eisenmann GmbH established a new subsidiary in Rzeszów, Poland, effective June 1, 2026. With this new location, the company is further expanding its…
Interactive VOA Lab Workshop for Coaters
The two-day VOA laboratory workshop for coating specialists, held on June 30 and July 1, 2026, and organized by the association in collaboration with…
Vapic will showcase its range of cleaning technology solutions at AMB 2026
At AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, cleaning specialist Vapic will showcase itself as a trusted partner for demanding industrial cleaning tasks. In Hall 5,…
Hönle: New Bluepoint LED UV Spot Curing System for Adhesive Curing
With its Bluepoint LED UV spot lamp, Hoenle has developed a new curing system for curing adhesives on small surfaces. It combines high irradiance,…
Plantag Implements New ERP System—Cloud-Based SAP
Plantag Coatings GmbH, based in Detmold, has completed the implementation of its new ERP system. The company is using the cloud-based version of SAP…
Nittmann Filter: A New Generation Takes the Helm
At Nittmann Filter, the second generation took over management of the company on July 1, 2026. Company founders Siegfried and Karin Nittmann retired…
Wenglor Introduces LED Bar Lighting for Machine Vision
With the LBF High Power Bar Lighting system, Wenglor is introducing a new high-performance lighting solution for industrial machine vision. Across…
iQ Series: Grinding with a System
With the new iQ series, LUKAS-ERZETT is reorganizing its line of abrasive flap discs. Four tool types, three performance levels, and modern abrasive…
Evonik Efficiency Program: Restructuring and Cost-Cutting Measures
Evonik is driving its own transformation forward and will implement further restructuring and cost-cutting measures in the coming years. These…
Dr. Herrmann Joins the Qubus-IFO Group
The Dr. Herrmann testing laboratory has been part of the Qubus-IFO Group since July. With the integration of this specialized facility in Dresden, the…
VOA Appoints Kathrin Lämmermann as New Managing Director
With a new managing director, the Association for the Surface Finishing of Aluminum (VOA) is setting the course for the future: Kathrin Lämmermann…
BASF Coatings Becomes Surventis — An Independent Company
Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has begun operations as an independent company—backed by the global investment firm Carlyle in partnership with…
Kansai Helios Consolidates Production of Architectural Paints in the Adriatic Region
Kansai Helios is realigning its production of architectural paints in the Adriatic region. Going forward, manufacturing, research, and development…
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