Impreglon Group grows with new technologies and new sites in Germany.


Gossmann-PAC and ALZI Metallveredelung join the Group. Effective January 1, 2013, Impreglon Group has acquired two additional coating companies in Germany (in Bad Camberg and in Wünschendorf/Gera). With their surface technologies both plants ideally complement the 'One Stop Shop' concept of the Group. While Gossmann-PAC is a specialist for robot applied coatings for locking, sealing and sliding which may be applied on top of pre-applied Impreglon surfaces, ALZI adds corrosion protection coatings and complete assembly jobs.

After six acquisitions in the past year management plans to consolidate, improve margins and slightly reduce the speed of acquisitions in 2013. After sales of 90 million Euro in 2012 the group expects to increase sales again in 2013 by 30 million to 120 million Euro.

With currently 30 locations in 13 countries on 4 continents, Impreglon is one of the worldwide leading companies in the field of surface technology.

Impreglon Group surpasses its own sales forecast.

The year 2012 was characterized particularly by the continuation of the 'Buy & Build' strategy. With six acquisitions on four continents in five countries, it was a record-breaking year for the Impreglon group in terms of acquisitions.

Sales rose 20% over the previous year (75 million Euro), with organic growth accounting for about half of that. The preliminary results, particularly EBIT and EBT, were influenced negatively by special factors such as the delayed start up of a new plant and acquisition expenses. After initial analysis of the numbers, management has decided to use 2013 to concentrate on consolidation and to continue the 'Buy & Build' strategy with no more than one or two acquisitions and without capital increases.

The group companies' budgets as well as re-emerging economic optimism are reasons for management to confidently anticipate 2013.
With 28 plants in 13 countries on four continents around the world, Impreglon is a global leader in surface engineering.

Sales for the full year 2012 were 90,888k Euro, up from 75,485k Euro for 2011.

Coating Solutions for the mining industry that increase profits and productivity

For many years Impreglon has been providing solutions for extreme wear and corrosion in the mining industry. Our coatings were developed with our customers in mind for the most demanding applications. Impreglon applies ceramic and carbide coatings with hardness levels of up to 69 Rc. These coatings greatly increase wear resistance while optimizing mating properties on sealing surfaces.

Our wide array of coatings can be matched to the corrosive environments, both liquid and gaseous, to optimize corrosion resistance. By tightly controlling spray parameters we can achieve low porosity coatings (in some cases less than 1%) and in other cases we can seal the porosity to prevent penetration of corrosive agents. Call us today to speak to one of our experienced staff about the many ways we can help to improve your bottom line.

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Coating Solutions for the Power Generation industry.

Impreglon  has served the power generation industry for many years. Our unique coatings are developed to withstand corrosion, wear and extremely high temperatures. These properties are crucial when working with the demanding challenges of both on shore and off shore power generation plant. Call our experienced staff today to find out how we can help you solve your most complex issues.


Wind Turbines

One of the most significant problems with wind turbines is atmospheric corrosion. This becomes even more crucial when the wind turbine is placed in saltwater environments. Thermal spray coatings are a better option than traditional paint coatings. Thermally sprayed Aluminium or Zinc coatings from Impreglon offer a much more durable finish while paint coatings are very susceptible to damage. Our coatings will greatly increase the life of your components no matter where they may be located. With our wide range of coatings and our experienced staff, Impreglon can offer our customers a customized solution.

Paint mixing equipment easy to keep clean with Impreglon coating.

Application
Containers and agitators are used for mixing in the production of paints and lacquers. The process involves mixing paint at high speed but, before new paint is mixed, the container and agitator must be completely cleaned.

Requirements
Cleaning the containers is very time consuming. The static charge of the agitator can cause escaping solvent vapours to react.

Coating
Coating the containers and agitators with a conductive TempCoat® coating developed specifically for this application prevents paint residue from sticking. The conductivity of the coating ensures there is no risk of the solvent igniting.

Benefits
Cleaning time is reduced and static charge is prevented.

The TempCoat® method creates a high quality polymer surface. These coatings have excellent sliding, non-stick, release and dry lubrication properties and the TempCoat® process ensures that the coating is securely anchored to the base material (substrate).


TempCoat® coatings can be applied to aluminium, castings, steel, stainless steel, ceramics, some copper alloys and with certain coating systems to carbon fibre, glass fibre and some plastics. This method is particularly well suited to applications requiring good sliding and non-stick properties as well as high resistance to wear.

The TempCoat® range is also known as ChemCoat® in other parts of the Impreglon Group.

Another range of coatings, SafeCoat®, from the Starnberger companies (which were purchased by the Impreglon Group in 2007), is being integrated into the TempCoat® range. This range of low friction and non-stick coatings compliment the TempCoat® range.

Impreglon UK also applies an impact resistant polyurethane coating with sound deadening properties. This polyurethane coating system has been specifically sourced for its adhesion properties. Available in a number of different colours, the coating thickness ranges from 1mm upwards.

FDA compliance: Yes, for most of the coatings
Coating thickness: 10 µm to 150 µm
Surface roughness (Ra): down to 1.0 µm
Temperature range: -195 °C to +270 °C (and above for a few coatings)

Bio diesel tanks coated for corrosion resistance.

Application
Tank containers for biodiesel.

Requirements
Chemical resistance and corrosion protection for interior walls.

Coating
MagnaCoat^® protects the surfaces from chemically aggressive biodiesel and offers optimum corrosion protection.

Benefits
The containers' serviceable life is markedly increased. Resurfacing, repairs and replacement are not needed as often.

MagnaCoat® surfaces are heavy-duty fluoropolymer coatings which are pinhole free. They can also offer good non-stick properties and some have high electrical and impact resistance, even at elevated temperatures. The coatings provide excellent barrier protection to resist aggressive chemicals and other sources of corrosion.

The MagnaCoat® range of coatings are probably the best corrosion resistant coatings available.
All aluminium, steel and stainless steel materials as well as many other metallic substrates can be coated with the MagnaCoat® method.

FDA compliance: Yes, for some of the coatings 
Coating thickness: 100 µm to 800 µm 
Surface roughness (Ra): down to 1.5 µm 
Temperature range: -40 °C to +260 °C (depending on the coating chosen)

Since our last post the Impreglon Group has bought another European coating applicator.


Effective December 1, 2012 Impreglon Group acquired the pipe coating division of Julius Mieden GmbH in Bottrop, Germany. Before Bilfinger & Berger AG had already acquired the protective coating division for buildings from Mieden. With 'coatings for large pipes' Impreglon closes a gap its range of services and establishes a further location in the Ruhr district of Germany. The parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
With currently 27 locations in 13 countries on 4 continents Impreglon is one of the worldwide leading companies in the field of surface technology.