Chemetall opens Aluminum competence centre in Italy
The surface treamtment specialitst Chemetall opened its new Global Aluminum Competence Center in Giussano, Italy. With the new facility Chemetall aims to strenghen its position as a global supplier of solutions for the surface treatment of aluminum substrates.
The Aluminum Competence Center was established to bundle Chemetall’s comprehensive competences in the area of surface treatment of aluminum in one place. For the competence centre Chemetall decided to use its existing site Giussano as the best option. With the centralization of the research and development activities for aluminum, Chemetall wants to develop technologies faster and more efficiently.
Pre-treatment depending on alloy
“Aluminum is normally used in alloys because pure aluminum has different mechanical properties compared to materials like steel. Depending on the specific alloy, not only do the mechanical properties change, but also the chemical and corrosion characteristics of aluminum. This presents chemical challenges for pretreatment solutions. Our new technology center will enable us to better manage the complexity of this material and empower our team to set new standards in the industry,“ says Arjan Termaten, Director & Head of Global Technology at Chemetall.
“We are very proud to play a key role in the research and development for our global aluminum business in Giussano. Our team has great expertise in development and application technologies and has achieved remarkable success in areas such as neutral cleaners and plastic recycling,” explains Daniela Polzot, Managing Director of Chemetall Italy.
Chemetall is a global provider of surface treatment solutions with a comprehensive product range and is the Surface Treatmend brand of BASF Coatings.