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The service centre shall offer thin film coating (PVD), in-
cluding nitriding and regrinding, and thereby provide a
complete solution for tool reconditioning. Additionally, it
will offer the complete portfolio of thermal spray services.
Increased customer proximity, more efficient sup-
port and the amalgamation of two skill sets – the
opening of a new factory in Guelph, close to To-
ronto, Canada, strengthens the presence of the
Surface Solutions Segment in the Canadian mar-
ket. Customers profit from a comprehensive
range of surface solutions for the automotive and
aerospace industries.
Customer centre in Guelph, Canada
First joint factory
The new location brings together the competencies of
Oerlikon Balzers and Oerlikon Metco for the first time.
“Offering both thin film and thermal spray coating tech-
nologies makes us a unique supplier in the Surface Solu-
tions market,” stated Dr Roland Herb, Surface Solutions
Segment CEO.
For Oerlikon Balzers and Oerlikon Metco, Guelph is a
dynamic business base, logistically well located for sev-
eral strategic global customers in the surrounding area.
“We are well positioned close to our customer base and
can take advantage of the technology we need to keep
us competitive in the cutting tool, mould and die mar-
kets,” stated Steve Crowley, Production and Sales Man-
ager North America.
The new customer centre in Guelph, Canada (above left), the
team in Guelph (above right).
Opening ceremony (below, from left to right): Peter Van
Den Diepstraten, Centre Manager; Mayor Cam Guthrie;
Dr Roland Herb, CEO of the Surface Solutions Segment;
Steve Crowley, President Oerlikon Balzers North America.