The new Global Aluminum Competence Center will strengthen the position of Chemetall in the aluminium surface treatment sector.
The Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall
brand, has opened its new Global Aluminum Competence Center in Giussano (Italy). The new facility will enable Chemetall to develop new technologies faster and more efficiently as well as to implement innovations in the field of anodising.
“The new global Aluminum Competence Center will allow us to bring new surface treatment solutions to the market faster. The centralisation of our research and development activities for aluminium will result in pioneering technologies that solve the challenges of our global customers, provide solutions for their needs and most of all deliver long-lasting sustainable value,” has commented Frank Naber, Senior Vice-President of Chemetall.
“The Aluminum Competence Center at our Giussano site is a strategically important step towards further expanding our technological leadership. As a lightweight metal with high availability, aluminium plays an important role in architectural, aerospace and automotive construction. Aluminum is normally used in alloys because pure aluminium 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 aluminium. 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," has added 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 aluminium 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. In close collaboration with our global technology teams and through partnerships with universities and research communities we will provide new, innovative technologies for the aluminium market,” has concluded Daniela Polzot, Managing Director of Chemetall Italy.