Andreas Reiter, Head of Product Line Tools, says: “Our customers are increasingly using lighter and recycled plastics in order to improve energy efficiency and conserve resources.
Emission reduction in transportation, maximized longevity and performance of tools and components, increased efficiency and intelligent materials are hallmarks of its leadership.
High-end hard coatings with near diamond-like strength already play a crucial role in applications such as car engines, cutting and forming tools, surgical instruments and watches.
market running on high business levels ▪ Continued strong momentum in general industries (IP1) ▪ Maintaining positive trend in the automotive business, driven by tools coating penetration and successful
(Guidance 18 – 20 %) Surface Solutions Segment – Delivering strong top-line growth and maintaining high profitability level MARKET DEVELOPMENT ▪ Strong momentum in General Industry globally (IP1) ▪ Tooling
In addition, the Group has strong relationships with many key manufacturers in the aerospace, energy, automotive and tooling industries.
In addition, the Group has strong relationships with many key manufacturers in the aerospace, energy, automotive and tooling industries.
30% 1 MRO = Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul; 2 IP = Industrial Production Sales Q1 17 Sales Q1 17 20170502_Oerlikon Analyst Presentation_Q1 2017Page 4 Market development: Tooling market recovering in
It is now possible for customers to commission the coating of precision tools and precision components at the same location.
It is now possible for customers to commission the coating of precision tools and precision components at the same location.
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