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2023-Oct-17
New Aerospace Seminar in December 2023
First-hand expertise and best practices for aerospace engineers – that's what Chemetall experts Peter Classen and Michael Krämer will be offering during the three-day aerospace seminar in Augsburg from December 12 to 14, 2023. Learn more about maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), cleaning and sealants for the aerospace industry. In addition, participants will gain exclusive insights into the application processes during a visit to the production facilities at MTU and Airbus. Be there, take the opportunity to exchange ideas with experienced experts and get to know the methods and applications of our certified products for aviation operations and engine applications.
 
2023-Sep-01
BASF’s Coatings division appoints Frank Naber as head of global business unit Surface Treatment
Frank Naber, senior vice president, has been appointed head of the global Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, effective August 01, 2023. He succeeds Christophe Cazabeau, who had been responsible for the Chemetall business since August 01, 2019.
 
2023-May-24
Chemetall receives the Airbus SQIP Award for the 2022 performance
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has again received the highest recognition of Airbus’ Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program, known as SQIP Award for its outstanding high level of deliveries performance and quality.
 
2023-Mar-14
Chemetall is offering a three-day aerospace seminar in Nordenham/Germany from May 9 to 11, 2023. Please register for this event at Aerospace-Trainings@basf.com. Join us and learn about methods and applications of our certified products for aerospace and engine applications.
 
2022-Nov-22
The expectations were high: Renault Trucks was looking for a more sustainable solution for one of its pretreatment lines in France – and at the same time, of course, a modern technology meeting the highest standards in terms of quality and efficiency. What happened? The Surface Treatment business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand delivered: At Renault Trucks, our experts realized a smooth switch to our modern Gardo®Flex technology.
 
2022-Nov-22
BASF inaugurates its largest surface treatment site in Pinghu, China
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, celebrated today the inauguration of its state-of-the-art surface treatment production site in Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province, China. Spanning across 60,000 square meters, the Pinghu site is BASF’s first production site located in the Dushan Port Economic Development Zone and its largest surface treatment site globally.
 
2022-Oct-27
BASF launches Chemetall Innovation and Technology Center for surface treatment solutions in China
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, opened its first regional innovation and technology center for applied surface treatment technology in Shanghai, China.
 
2022-Oct-17
"Finally again!" That was not only the feeling of the Surface Treatment business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, but also the motto of glasstech 2022 – the world's leading international trade fair for the glass industry. After four years, the international glass industry met again in September in the halls of Messe Düsseldorf and thus ensured an impressive new start. Chemetall, focussing on the topic of sustainability, was also present.
 
2022-Jul-22
The challenge of climate change, combined with the need to continuously increase productivity by improving time and cost of process, force the automotive industry to find optimal solutions through the best innovations and adaptations in processes and facilities. A good example of how a leader in the industry meets this challenge is found at the Ford site of Almussafes, Valencia, Spain, where the automaker recently introduced Gardostrip®, a technology of the Surface Treatment business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand.
 
2022-Jun-15
On September 7-9, 2022 Chemetall will host a three-day seminar on Aerospace technologies in Langelsheim, Germany. Registration starts from today. Join us and get to know features around the use and application of our certified aerospace technologies for airframe, aircraft operation and aero-engine applications.
 
2022-May-27
Singapore – May 26, 2022 – The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, introduces a non-chrome pretreatment technology newly developed for the Asia Pacific market – Gardobond X 4802/2 RFU.
 
2022-May-04
Chemetall launches new and innovative technology for corrosion protection
The Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has introduced VIANT, a new process that combines conversion coating and primer paint in just one coating layer.
 
2022-Apr-14
The Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, will present various innovations for surface treatment at PaintExpo 2022: A new process that combines conversion coating and primer paint in just one coating layer, a technology for the pretreatment of automotive wheels, and a process monitoring system for pretreatment lines. The Oxsilan® technology will also be shown. PaintExpo 2022 will take place from 26 to 29 April 2022 in Karlsruhe, Germany.
 
2022-Mar-11
The automotive industry has set itself tangible sustainability goals in response to the ongoing challenge of climate change – but these targets can only be achieved by continuously innovating and adapting its products, processes and plants. At Volkswagen’s automotive coating plant in Navarra, the collaboration between Volkswagen Navarra and the Surface Treatment business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, is a prime example of how to reduce a company’s carbon footprint.
 
2021-Oct-27
BASF and Entegris have signed an agreement on the sale of the Precision Microchemicals business to Entegris for US$90 million. The transaction includes technologies, intellectual property and trademarks and is expected to be completed by the end of 2021.
 
2021-Sep-27
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, will participate in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) at booth H3F5 in Zhuhai, Guangdong province on September 28 – October 3, 2021.
 
2021-Jun-08
In the automotive industry, pretreatment plays a key role and is essential for the optimal treatment of substrates for car bodies. It not only affords long-term corrosion protection for the most diverse components, but also optimal paint adhesion, as well as bonding or lubrication properties.
 
2021-May-07
The ongoing drive to reduce vehicle weight is seeing an increasing percentage of aluminium being used in car bodies. In the context of this lightweighting challenge, an ambitious joint effort by Chemetall and Porsche has achieved a targeted share of 80% aluminium throughput in a phosphating pre-treatment plant.
 
2021-Mar-17
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has been acknowledged by Novelis with the European Supplier Award 2020. It recognizes Chemetall for continuously pursuing excellence in quality as well as its expertise, reliability and professional services. The award, which was presented for the first time, was handed over during a virtual ceremony.
 
2021-Mar-04
450 years – that is how long it takes for a PET bottle to decompose and sink to the bottom of the ocean in the form of microplastics. The amount of plastic produced worldwide has risen very sharply over the past nearly 70 years - to about 370 million metric tons in 2019. * Of this amount, only a portion is recycled and kept in the material cycle. In mechanical recycling, plastic waste is shredded, melted, and used as recyclate to make new products. However, due to different types of plastics, these mixed plastics are not suitable for many recyclings.
 
2021-Feb-26
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division, which operates under the Chemetall brand, is part of the NOCARBforging 2050 initiative, setting itself the goal of contributing to climate-neutral industrial production in metal forming by 2050 with innovative technologies for cold forming.
 
2020-Aug-04
The corona pandemic continues to have global impact on communities, economies and societies around the globe. During the first weeks of the crisis in the area of Sens, France, the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, showed extraordinary dedication to support the fight against COVID-19. In recognition of Chemetall’s contributions, Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, invited Chemetall to the Bastille Day Ceremony.
 
2020-May-20
New offering includes cleaners, sanitizers and specialty products coupled with customized equipment solutions. Technical expertise is readily available to meet the sanitation industry’s needs.
 
2020-Feb-27
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, moves to a new facility in Milton Keynes, UK. Christophe Cazabeau, Senior Vice President Surface Treatment of BASF, officially opened the new Chemetall Limited office and laboratory facility at the Napier House, during a ribbon cutting ceremony.
 
2020-Feb-12
Chemetall receives the Airbus SQIP award for the 6th consecutive year
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has received the highest supplier award in the Airbus Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program, known as SQIP. Chemetall once again achieved the “Accredited Supplier” status in the category of Material & Parts.
 
2020-Feb-07
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, will exhibit at the Singapore Airshow, Booth S101, Changi Exhibition Center, on February 11-16, 2020. At the show, Chemetall will showcase a fully integrated, innovative and optimized portfolio of products and solutions for aerospace OEM (original equipment manufacturing) and MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) companies; offerings include metalworking fluids, corrosion protection, non-destructive testing, cleaners, sealants, surface treatments and conversion coatings. This tradeshow is one of the largest aerospace and defence exhibitions in Asia Pacific.
 
2020-Feb-03
Chemetall’s innovative pretreatment technologies deliver quality and ensure cost savings for OEMs in South Africa
 
2019-Dec-13
Shielding aluminium
With aluminium continuing as the lightweight material of choice, Chemetall explains why a smarter approach to pretreatment of high-share aluminium content vehicle bodies is required
 
2019-Nov-13
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has inaugurated a new laboratory and office building in Langelsheim, Germany.
 
2019-Sep-03
BASF starts construction of new surface treatment site for its Chemetall brand in Pinghu, China
Ludwigshafen, Germany / Hong Kong / Shanghai, China – September 3, 2019 – The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, has started construction of its surface treatment site in the Dushan Port Economic Development Zone of Pinghu, Zhejiang province, China. The new site is expected to commence operation in the first quarter of 2021.
 
2019-Aug-01
Christophe Cazabeau appointed to head of the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division
Christophe Cazabeau, Senior Vice President, has been appointed head of the global business unit Surface Treatment of BASF’s Coatings division, which operates under the Chemetall brand. Effective August 1, he succeeds Dr. Martin Jung, who led the Chemetall business since 2017. Martin Jung has joined BASF’s Performance Materials division in Belgium.
 
2019-Apr-16
Start your business career at Chemetall: The global business unit Surface Treatment of BASF’s Coatings division launches a flexible and individual trainee program. The START IN program provides graduates aspiring for a career in business a new entry point to business management.
 
2019-Apr-09
Chemetall® acquires the automotive paint detackification business of Polymer Ventures, Inc.
New Providence, New Jersey, United States of America, April 9, 2019 – The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, recently closed its acquisition of the automotive paint detackification business of Polymer Ventures, Inc., including all of its shares of Galaxy Chemical Corporation.
 
2019-Apr-04
High-performance for next-generation car bodies
Lightweighting, multi-metal compatibility, with a focus on aluminium substrates – how thin-film pretreatment technologies fulfill the requirements for NIO’s next generation of cars.
 
2019-Feb-21
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has again been awarded the highest supplier award in the Airbus Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program called SQIP.
 
2019-Feb-20
Driven by continued overall cost increases, particularly in key raw materials, the Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, is in the process of increasing prices for the Surface Treatment chemicals globally.
 
2019-Jan-29
New Providence, New Jersey, United States of America, January 29, 2019 - The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, and Nexeo Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXEO) announces the expanded distribution relationship, in the United States, to include Chemetall’s surface treatment portfolio developed for the aerospace industry.
 
2019-Jan-23
New Providence, New Jersey, United States of America – The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, announces that it has reached a conclusive agreement to acquire the automotive paint detackification business of Polymer Ventures, Inc., including all of its shares of Galaxy Chemical Corporation.
 
2019-Jan-16
On March 27 - 29, Chemetall will host a two-day seminar on Aerospace Technologies in Frankfurt, Germany. Registration starts from today.
 
2018-Aug-09
Chemetall announces new Tech Cool® products to meet the comprehensive needs of metalworking operations
The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, advances the standards with two new products, Tech Cool® 35058 and Tech Cool 35037. These metalworking coolants join the innovative and award-winning Tech Cool line of metalworking fluids for metal fabricators.
 
2018-Aug-01
BASF invests in a state-of-the-art surface treatment site for its Chemetall brand in Pinghu, China
The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, invests in a state-of-the-art surface treatment site in the Dushan Port Economic Development Zone of Pinghu, Zhejiang province, China.
 
2018-Mar-21
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, opens a new state-of-the-art laboratory at its 38,700-square foot manufacturing and office facility in Queretaro; Querétaro, Mexico.
 
2018-Feb-07
Chemetall® receives Airbus SQIP award for the fourth consecutive time
The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has been awarded the highest supplier award in the Airbus Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program called SQIP. For the fourth consecutive year, Chemetall achieved the “Accredited Supplier” status.
 
2018-Jan-10
It is just over one year since BASF’s Coatings division acquired Chemetall, a leading global surface treatment supplier. Being well-known within the industry for its high-quality products and solutions, Chemetall will operate as a brand of the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division. During festive events at its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany and facilities worldwide, the new brand image of Chemetall was officially introduced.
 
2017-Dec-05
Chemetall expands its production site in Langelsheim, Germany
Frankfurt/Main, Germany, December 5, 2017 – The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division operating under the Chemetall brand will expand its production site in Langelsheim, Lower Saxony, Germany. This capacity expansion will provide Chemetall enhanced scope and production of its aircraft sealants. New laboratory and office space will also be part of the expansion. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for March 2018.
 
2017-Sep-26
Chemetall receives Airbus Best Performer Award
Frankfurt/Main, Germany, September 28, 2017 – The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF's Coatings division operating under the Chemetall brand has received the Best Performer Award from Airbus. The award acknowledges top level industrial performance and significant contributions in partnering with Airbus. Chemetall supplies Airbus with high-quality products which meet the strict requirements of the international aerospace industry. The award was presented at the Airbus Supplier Conference Awards dinner in Tianjin, China.
 
2017-Sep-14
Duesseldorf, 2017 - Chemetall, a leading surface treatment supplier and global business unit of BASF's Coatings division, will participate at this year’s Schweissen and Schneiden exhibition in Duesseldorf, Germany. Chemetall will present its Antox® pickling products and Non-Destructive Testing technology.
 
2017-Aug-02
On October 12-13, Chemetall will host a two-day seminar on Aerospace Technologies in Soissons, France. Registration starts from today.
 
2017-Jul-24
Frankfurt/Main, July 24, 2017 – Chemetall, a leading surface treatment supplier and global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, expanded its Aluminum Competence Center in Hamm, Germany. New state-of-the-art facilities strengthen Chemetall’s position as global supplier of products for the Aluminum Finishing industry.
 
2017-Jun-19
Chemetall, a leading surface treatment supplier and global business unit of BASF's Coatings division, will present at SURCAR 2017, the 29th international conference on automotive body finishing. Chemetall Surface Treatment and Automotive business units are proud partners of SURCAR.
 
2017-Apr-24
Frankfurt a.M./Germany, New Providence NJ/USA, March 31 2017 - Chemetall, a leading global surface treatment supplier and a global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, has introduced a VOC-free purge cleaning technology to the automotive market.
 
2017-Mar-08
Frankfurt a.M./Germany. New Providence NJ/USA, March 8th 2017 -- Chemetall, a leading global surface treatment supplier and a global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, has introduced Jurblami® application nozzles for high-quality, fast and reproducible sealing operations. The innovative nozzles allow manufacturers to significantly reduce the time required to apply the sealant to the rivets on fuel tanks and fuselages.
 
2017-Feb-28
Dr. Martin Jung, Senior Vice President, has been appointed head of the global business unit Surface Treatment of BASF’s Coatings division which comprises the Chemetall business acquired from Albemarle in December 2016.
 
2017-Feb-28
Frankfurt a.M./Germany, New Providence NJ/USA, February 28 2017 - Chemetall, a leading global surface treatment supplier and a global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, has launched a new generation of ecologically sound, medium-temperature sealing product for anodized aluminium surfaces.
 
2017-Feb-03
Chemetall receives highest Airbus supplier award for the third time
Frankfurt am Main/Germany, New Providence, NJ/USA, February 3rd 2017. Chemetall, since December 14th 2016 a global Business Unit of BASF Coatings, has been honored with the highest supplier award in the Airbus „Material & Parts SQIP“ (Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program).
 
2016-Dec-14
Ludwigshafen, Germany – December 14, 2016 – BASF has completed its acquisition of Albemarle's global surface treatment business, Chemetall. Through this acquisition, BASF's Coatings division expands its portfolio to become a more complete solutions provider.
 
2016-Nov-17
Chemetall honored as one of Germany's  “Top Career Opportunities” companies
Charlotte N.C./, Frankfurt a.M./Germany. November 17, 2016 -- Chemetall, a leading global surface treatment company and a global business unit of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), was recently honored for its career recruiting and advancement program, which is considered to be among the best in Germany’s chemical industry.
 
2016-Oct-25
Chemetall, a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of state-of-the-art specialty chemical products and global business unit of Albemarle Corporation, will exhibit at the FABTECH 2016 show on November 16 - 18, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. At the show, Chemetall will showcase its Advanced Surface Pretreatments, Aluminum Finishing, and Anodizing technologies. Please visit us at Booth C51043.
 
2016-Jul-27
Chemetall will be a featured presenter at IMTS 2016, September 12 to 17 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
 
2016-Jul-14
Chemetall is pleased to announce that Tech® Cool 35052CF has received Boeing Aircraft approval. This technology is only available in North-America and Asia-Pacific.
 
2016-Jun-23
On September 29 -30, Chemetall will host a two-day seminar on Aerospace Seminar in Frankfurt, Germany. Registration starts from today.
 
2016-Jun-20
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 2016 - Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Chemetall Surface Treatment business to BASF.
 
2016-May-02
Chemetall introduces silicate- and borate-free cleaning technology
Chemetall has successfully introduced Gardoclean® S 5411 at several automotive OEMs. The new cleaner is free of silicate and borate. It offers enhanced occupational safety and is easy to handle.
 
2016-Apr-29
Chemetall honored as one of Germany's best apprenticeship companies
(BATON ROUGE, La.) April 29, 2016 -- Chemetall, a leading global surface treatment company and division of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB), was honored as one of Germany’s best apprenticeship companies by a major weekly news magazine called FOCUS.
 
2016-Apr-28
Chemetall receives award from Toyota South Africa Motors
(BATON ROUGE, La., New Providence, NJ, Frankfurt a.M., Germany) April 28, 2016 – Chemetall South Africa, part of the Chemetall group, a leading global surface treatment supplier and division of Albemarle Corporation, has been recognized by Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) for excellence as a supplier.
 
2016-Feb-04
Chemetall receives once again “accredited supplier” award from Airbus
Baton Rouge, LA; New Providence, NJ; Frankfurt/Germany, February 04 2016. Chemetall, a global business unit of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), has again been awarded the highest supplier honor in the Airbus “Materials & Parts SQIP” (Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program).
 
2015-Dec-09
To gently remove surface blemishes from welded steel parts and galvanized materials, Chemetall has developed a high-performing portfolio of pH-neutral pickling agents.
 
2015-Nov-27
Chemetall, a global business unit of Albemarle (NYSE: ALB), has invested in a computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining tool for the grinding, milling and drilling of glass.
 
2015-Oct-21
The insulated glass window is one of the most important components of modern life. On the one hand, it connects us with our environment by allowing us to see it (instead of a wall). On the other, it protects us from undesired environmental influences such as cold, heat or noise. Its transparency thus obscures the fact that insulating glass consists of a variety of materials, which only as a whole can satisfy the various demands of technical, highly complex end products. Each of these materials shows how it reacts once the product is assembled, whereby this reaction also always depends on how the raw materials were initially processed. And so glass too has a past life; everybody knows that luck and glass shatter easily and luck can rust easily… but glass? Dr Michael Emonds considers the possibilities.
 
2015-Aug-24
Chemetall launches eco-friendly water-based fluorescent penetrant
The innovative fluorescent penetrant product Britemor® 921 (W) offers many benefits to the automotive components market , general industry foundries and NDT inspection/service companies with regard to process cost savings, environmental and performance enhancements.
 
2015-Aug-10
Agricultural, construction and earthmoving (ACE) machines have to withstand tough conditions. Corrosion protection layers have to demonstrate what they are capable of. Alongside a high-quality surface finish, the cost-effectiveness and flexibility of the pretreatment technologies are playing an increasingly important role. The new systems Gardo® Plus and Oxsilan® that can be used with a variety of metals and meet the demanding market requirements.
 
2015-May-14
(Baton Rouge La/USA, May 13 2015) Chemetall, a global business unit of Albemarle (NYSE: ALB), announced today, that it has acquired the business of Chemal GmbH & Co. KG, based in Hamm, Germany. This transaction will enhance the integrated portfolio for the Aluminum Finishing industry.
 
2015-Feb-16
Chemetall acquires all shares of Shanghai Joint Venture
(BATON ROUGE, La.) Feb. 11, 2015 - Chemetall, a business unit of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB), has completed the acquisition of all shares of its Shanghai Chemetall joint venture and is now the sole owner of the entity.
 
2015-Feb-13
Chemetall receives prestigious Frost and Sullivan 2014 North American Metalworking Fluids New Product Innovation Award
(BATON ROUGE, La.) Feb. 11, 2014 – Chemetall, a business unit of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) and an innovator in metalworking fluids, has been awarded the 2014 North American Metalworking Fluids New Product Innovation Award.
 
2015-Jan-22
BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) announced today that as a result of the completion of its acquisition of Rockwood Holdings, it will realign its global business units, effective by the end of the first quarter 2015. The new structure aligns the company's strategic assets and businesses to be market focused and allows the company to more effectively leverage its combined resources on innovation and growth.
 
2015-Jan-13
(BATON ROUGE, LA) January 12, 2015 – Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Rockwood Holdings, Inc. pursuant to the terms of their previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of July 15, 2014 (the “Merger Agreement”).
 
2015-Jan-09
Chemetall receives highest supplier award by Airbus
Frankfurt/Germany, January 9 2015. Chemetall, a leading global surface treatment company, has been awarded the highest supplier honor in the Airbus “Materials & Parts SQIP” (Supply Chain & Quality Improvement) program.
 
2014-Jul-15
Combination Will Have Leading Positions Across Four High-Growth, High-Margin Businesses Accelerates Growth Prospects and Generates over $1 Billion in Pro-Forma Adjusted EBITDA
 
2014-Jul-07
Frankfurt a.M./Germany, July 7 2014. Chemetall, a division of Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ROC), has integrated the glass division of the Aachener Chemische Werke GmbH (ACW) into its own organization effective July 1, 2014.
 
2014-Mar-17
Gardo®Flex - The new flexible multi-metal pretreatment technology for the automotive industry
The new Gardo®Flex pretreatment technology by Chemetall offers manifold benefits to the automotive industry: it is suited for multi-metal treatment at unlimited throughput of aluminum substrates and high cost efficiency in production. Gardo®Flex can be integrated directly into the existing production line. Numerous customers from the automotive industry already benefit from the high flexibility afforded by this modern zinc-phosphating technology.
 
2014-Feb-28
The Gardo® Hybrid technology is the first ever cold forming process for steel without phosphates, based on a conversion coating.
 
2014-Feb-05
Chemetall receives Best Performer Award by Airbus
Chemetall has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award for “Best Performer” in the “Materials & Parts SQIP 2015” program by Airbus honoring suppliers for their performances and their commitment to the Airbus on-time and on-quality targets.
 
2014-Jan-29
Chemetall awarded as best supplier by ArcelorMittal
For the second time in a row, Chemetall received the award of best supplier of the year by from ArcelorMittal Bourg-en-Bresse (AMBB) in France, the wire drawing division of ArcelorMittal.
 
2014-Jan-24
Chemetall announces new Global Segment Manager for Aluminium Finishing
Chemetall strengthens its global aluminium finishing business by appointing Martin Ings as new Global Segment Manager.
 
2013-Aug-08
The globally focused surface treatment company Chemetall continues its growth strategy.
 
2013-Jul-19
With the acquisition of the business activities of André Coatings GmbH, the surface treatment specialist Chemetall adds innovative coating technologies to its portfolio.
 
2013-Apr-26
Hexavalent chromium has been the technology of choice for the corrosion protection of aluminium substrates for many years. According to ECHA, many people expect to have abandoned the use of chrome(VI) processes by 2018 when the new regulations will become valid. There is no need to be concerned to move away from chrome(VI) technologies as there are many proven alternatives available. The Frankfurt-based Chemetall GmbH is one of the leading suppliers of surface treatment technologies and offers a variety of highly efficient and Qualicoat-approved technologies.
 
2013-Apr-05
In agriculture, corrosion protection layers have to demonstrate what they are capable of. When harvesters plough through densely grown wheat fields or tractors till the fields in every wind and weather, stone chipping, wet conditions and sludge are aggressively acting on the vehicle bodies and add-on parts. Nonetheless, the paints applied must exhibit highest brilliance and color fidelity. Under such demanding conditions the high flexibility and economic efficiency of the heavy metal-free Oxsilan® technology play an ever greater role. This is why this technology is meanwhile increasingly applied by nearly all renowned agricultural machinery manufacturers.
 
2012-Nov-13
Chemetall has launched the market introduction of Checkmor® 240 – a new generation, high-sensitivity, low-viscosity colour contrast penetrant. It has excellent surface wetting properties which ensure optimum coverage of the part to be examined. A special feature is its deep red colour developed to maximize optical contrast of indications when viewed against a developer background. Checkmor® 240 is low in odor, making it more agreeable for operators. Environmentally, Checkmor® 240’s formulation is based on bio-degradable surfactants and it is free of APEOs.
 
2012-Oct-24
Chemetall opens new cutting-edge surface treatment  facility in USA
The new Chemetall facility in Blackman Township, Michigan, USA is one of the biggest surface treatment facilities around the globe. It produces almost one thousand chemical products for applications in surface treatment, metal fabrication, cleaning and sanitizing and will operate at the highest safety and environmental standards.
 
2012-Oct-08
For decades, yellow and green chromating have been the technologies of choice for the corrosion protection of metals. Rising costs for health, safety and environment as well as changed market demands have resulted in a situation where chromium-free alternatives are increasingly gaining a foothold in the market. A comparison of old vs. new technologies shows why: the eco-friendly technologies show better results in key aspects.
 
2012-Mar-23
Chemetall opens new surface treatment plant in Chennai, India
Chemetall-Rai, a member of the Chemetall Surface Treatment Group, has invested in a second production facility in India. The design and construction of this new plant set new benchmarks in safety and quality, while responding to the increasing demand for local sourcing in this growing region.
 
2012-Feb-10
Health and environmental protection, a trend to light-weight construction and, as a result, the increasing metal mix in car bodies and components – these are the main reasons why those in charge at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Gaggenau have intensively examined alternatives to zinc phosphating. In February last year, pretreatment was changed to the OXSILAN® technology developed by Chemetall GmbH in Frankfurt. The results are convincing.
 
2011-Sep-15
The more stringent environmental legislation as well as the ever more varied metal combinations in applications are giving traditional phosphating processes a hard time. There are, however, sophisticated alternatives, which in terms of quality are not inferior to phosphating and offer clear advantages in terms of efficiency.
 
2011-Jul-29
With the innovative Gardobond® CU 7600 and Gardobond® 7602 technologies developed by Chemetall top-quality copper layers are applied to materials such as iron, steel, zinc or diecast zinc in an electroless and environmentally friendly way. The process applied at ambient temperature generates an excellent substrate and thus enables further processing by galvanic coating for decorative and functional purposes. The new Gardobond® CU products replace the traditional and well-established technologies involving the electrodeposition of copper or nickel.
 
2010-Aug-13
At the 2010 Aluminum Trade Fair in Essen, Chemetall will feature especially their GARDOBOND® X and OXSILAN® AL products - new chrome-free solutions for the pre-treatment of aluminum – , their Gardo® TP 10748 and Gardo® Topseal products for anodising processes as well as their completely borate-free aluminium cleaner Gardoclean® T 5281.
 
 

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