Mar 15, 2018 Oerlikon Balzers enhances presence with new coating centre in Malaysia Balzers, Liechtenstein, 15 March 2018 – In a Grand Opening Ceremony with numerous guests of honour and customers, Oerlikon Balzers, a world leading supplier of surface technologies, opened its new coating centre in Johor, Malaysia.
Mar 13, 2018 Oerlikon acquires Swiss CVD equipment manufacturer Sucotec AG Balzers, Liechtenstein, 13 March 2018 – Oerlikon has acquired Sucotec AG, a Swiss manufacturer specializing in CVD (Chemical Vapour Deposition) equipment for the tools market. The acquisition enhances the range of products and services provided by Liechtenstein-based coating specialist Oerlikon Balzers, which…
Feb 28, 2018 ePD takes another step forward: Nanogate SE to cooperate with Oerlikon Balzers Balzers, Liechtenstein, 28 February 2018 – Following last year’s commissioning of the first Oerlikon Balzers INUBIA I6 coating system at Nanogate SE, the two companies have agreed to work together with the aim of further establishing Oerlikon Balzers’ ePD technology and developing new applications. As the first global…
Feb 20, 2018 Oerlikon acquires Finnish surface engineering company DIARC Technology Oy Balzers, Liechtenstein, 20 February 2018 – Oerlikon has acquired DIARC Technology Oy, a provider of surface engineering technologies and services in Finland. The acquisition will enhance the range of technologies provided by Oerlikon Balzers in the automotive and precision components industries and expand its…
Dec 22, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers announces BALINIT TURBINE PRO, the coating solution for turbine blades Balzers, Liechtenstein, 22 December 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers launches BALINIT TURBINE PRO, an outstanding corrosion and erosion resistant family of coatings for industrial gas, steam and aerospace turbines; that increase the components’ lifetime, enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Dec 15, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers announces BALIFOR T as the ta-C solution for automotive components Balzers, Liechtenstein, 15 December 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers offers the complete coating portfolio for automotive components with a range from DLC to MoN to ta-C solutions. Customers are supported by Oerlikon Balzers’ expertise to identify the best solution for their application with tailor-made coatings.
Nov 16, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers wins the A3TS Innovation Award 2017 with BALIFOR M Balzers, Liechtenstein, 16 November 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers has been awarded the A3TS Innovation Award 2017 at the Vacuum Technologies and Materials Treatment Exhibition (SVTM) in Nice, France, for the MoN-surface solution for the automotive market, BALIFOR M.
Oct 05, 2017 Oerlikon acquires Swedish surface engineering specialist Primateria Balzers, Liechtenstein, October 5, 2017 – Oerlikon has signed an agreement to acquire Primateria, a provider of surface engineering services in Sweden. The acquisition will extend and improve Oerlikon Balzers’ technologies in pre- and post-treatments and enlarge its portfolio for surface treatments.
Sep 25, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers achieves first Nadcap accreditation in the Americas Balzers, Liechtenstein, 25th September 2017 – The Oerlikon Balzers facility in Guelph, near Toronto, Canada, is the first customer centre of Oerlikon Balzers to achieve accreditation from Nadcap in the Americas. Worldwide Oerlikon Balzers runs three other Nadcap-certified customer centres.
Sep 18, 2017 Premiering at EMO 2017 – new customer benefits with BALIQ UNIQUE from Oerlikon Balzers Balzers, Liechtenstein, 18 September 2017 – At EMO 2017, taking place in Hanover from 18 to 23 September 2017, Oerlikon Balzers reveals the secret behind the adverts promising “The Art of Coating”: the ground-breaking, innovative performance of BALIQ coatings is now available in a stunning range of colours with BALIQ…
Jul 11, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers receives supplier award from Cummins Inc., USA Balzers, Liechtenstein, 11 July 2017 - Oerlikon Balzers has received the “Category Partner” supplier award from Cummins Inc., a leading vehicle engine manufacturer from the USA. Oerlikon Balzers was recognized both for its long-standing technical support service and the outstanding support it provided during the…
Jun 02, 2017 Oerlikon ‘making aircraft innovations fly’ at Paris Air Show Oerlikon’s complementary offering for aerospace Pfäffikon Schwyz, Switzerland – June 1, 2017 – Under the slogan ‘Making Aircraft Innovations Fly’, Oerlikon is presenting its market-leading surface solutions, advanced materials, turbine components and 3D metal printing, under its Oerlikon Balzers and Oerlikon Metco…
May 30, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers receives Excellent Supplier award from THK Rhythm Balzers, Liechtenstein, 30 May 2017 - Oerlikon Balzers has received the 2016 Award for Supplier Excellence from THK Rhythm in Changzhou, China. Oerlikon Balzers was recognized for its contributions to THK’s culture of excellence and commitment to quality, value and cost performance.
May 25, 2017 New Oerlikon Balzers in-house coating centre at IMCO Carbide Tool Balzers, Liechtenstein, 25 May 2017 – In an opening ceremony attended by a large number of guests, Oerlikon Balzers and IMCO Carbide Tool opened their in-house coating centre at the IMCO facility in Perrysburg, Ohio. The opening of this new in-house centre is an important step for both companies and it will further…
May 24, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers: Significant investment in Japan’s top car manufacturing industry region Balzers, Liechtenstein, 24 May 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers invests in the construction of a new plant in Nagoya, Japan. For the first time, synergies with Oerlikon Metco Friction Systems will be gained. The opening is targeted for beginning 2018.
May 23, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers receives Pinnacle Award from Delphi Balzers, Liechtenstein, 23 May 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers received a 2016 Pinnacle Award for Supplier Excellence from Delphi, its most prestigious supplier honor. Oerlikon Balzers was again recognized for its contributions to Delphi’s Excellence culture and commitment to quality, value and cost performance.
Apr 13, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers begins production in Bielefeld Balzers, Liechtenstein, 13 April 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers, the coating specialists from Liechtenstein, have commissioned their new Customer Centre for the North Germany region in Bielefeld, after relocating from the previous site in Spenge.
Mar 27, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers continues to invest in the Indian tool coating market Balzers, Liechtenstein, 27 March 2017 – At its site in Pune, Oerlikon Balzers is continuing to invest in its business in India with plant renovations and facilities featuring the latest generation of tool coating technology. This expansion of the facilities has been planned with an additional focus on sustainability…
Feb 22, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers hosts world-renowned experts from the automotive industry: Innovative solutions for metal forming Schopfheim, Germany, 22 February 2017 – The 6th European Press-shop Meeting (EPM), held on 16 February 2017 with over 150 attendees from the automotive, supplier and research industries, showcased the latest developments and solutions in punching and forming technology. Presentations and discussions gave…
Feb 10, 2017 Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences: Balzers technology for teaching students Balzers, Liechtenstein, 10 February 2017 – The Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences in Krefeld, Germany, is making use of Oerlikon Balzers expertise to train the new generation of surface engineering experts. End of 2016 a METAPLAS.DOMINO MINI coating system was delivered to the university’s surface engineering…
Jan 24, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers wins the Bosch Supplier Award for the third time Balzers, Liechtenstein, 24 January 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers has been awarded the status of Preferred Supplier by Bosch Mobility Solutions, the largest division of the Bosch Group, for the third year in a row.
Jan 11, 2017 Oerlikon Balzers takes over French coating specialist DMX Balzers, Liechtenstein, 10 January 2017 – Oerlikon Balzers has signed an agreement to acquire Depots Metalliques Sous Vide (DMX), a French PVD coating service provider. The acquisition extends and improves Oerlikon Balzers’ service offering in France and the Medical and Forming Tools market.
Dec 15, 2016 Oerlikon Balzers signs contract for in-house coating centre with IMCO Carbide Tool Balzers, Liechtenstein, 15 December 2016 – American precision cutting tool manufacturer IMCO and Oerlikon Balzers recently signed a contract to install an in-house coating centre at the IMCO facility in Perrysburg, Ohio.
Jul 26, 2016 Oerlikon Balzers receives Pinnacle Award from Delphi Automotive Balzers, Liechtenstein, 26 July 2016 – Oerlikon Balzers received a 2015 Pinnacle Award for Supplier Excellence from Delphi Automotive, its most prestigious supplier honor. Oerlikon Balzers was recognized for its contributions to Delphi’s Excellence culture and commitment to quality, value and cost performance.