The companies of the Coatings division are combined under the roof of the Coatings Division and form the Coatings Group. The Group includes specialist companies with common core competencies in the area of coating technology. They develop, produce and market water as well as solvent-based coatings on wood, metals, plastics, stone and glass, etc., for industrial and commercial applications.
The companies hold leading market positions in several business areas:
No. 1 wood coatings Switzerland
No. 1 industrial wood coatings China
No. 2 industrial wood coatings South East Asia
No. 1 joinery and door skin applications / rear panels Europe
No. 2 non-stick coatings food Europe
No. 1 UV packaging coatings
No. 4 industrial wood coatings Europe
Sales markets
The most important sales markets are Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Eastern Europe, China, South East Asia as well as the U.S.A. Seven company-owned production plants and distribution companies in several countries in Europe, Asia and the U.S.A. ensure customer proximity.
Synergies
Customers benefit from interdisciplinary knowledge in the areas of procurement, research and development as well as process and application technology. The broad-based know-how and exchange of expert knowledge within the Coatings Group help create significant added value for customers.
User industries
Major industrial and commercial areas of application include the wood flooring industry, carpentry/joinery, production of wood-based materials, furniture industry, industrial wood processing, food industry, cosmetics industry, pharmaceutical industry, machinery and plant construction, car repair, trains, cooking equipment (frying pans and baking dishes), various technical applications as well as the construction industry.