SurTec Acquires Aluservice

SurTec, a specialist for chemical surface finishing solutions, has acquired Italy-based Aluservice. Aluservice specializes in research and development as well as the distribution of chemical specialties for surface treatment of alloys made of aluminum, zinc, steel and iron. The range includes products for aluminum anodization, aluminum coating processes, electroplating of ferrous metals and coating of other metals.

Aluservice has a presence in the architecture market in Italy. SurTec will offer Aluservice products in the market worldwide via the SurTec sales network, further internationalizing the business.

“After 40 years of successful business, we realized that we needed financial resources available only to large multinational groups in order to ensure continuity and further development,” says Dr. Raffaele Cadorna, managing director of Aluservice. “We are glad to become part of the SurTec Group and look forward with enthusiasm to the new challenges ahead of us.”

Aluservice has been developing its own formulations for chemicals, processes and technologies for 40 years. All products are designed with the goal of combining the highest quality required by the market with economic efficiency. As a result, Aluservice fits SurTec’s philosophy to balance business processes with the needs and requirements of society and the environment. The company’s global customers will also benefit from SurTec’s worldwide distribution network and technical expertise.

“The acquisition of Aluservice is a further step forward in our strategy for the Italian metal surface treatment market,” says Dr. Fulvio Lamberti, SurTec Group CFO. “We are happy to join forces with a player of high reputation in the market and thereby further improving the value delivered to our respective customers.”