BEYOND SURFACES

news Best Places to Work For, an annual workplace research program, determined Oerlikon Metco to be one of the most favorable workplaces in Singapore. The program recognizes companies for their work culture, leadership and management, well-being, compensation and benefits along with exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies. Oerlikon Metco made the list in part due to its proactive use of tools to help employees grow their career while improving the company’s growth. Rakesh Pawar, Regional Head of Sales APAC for Oerlikon Metco Singapore, said: “This recognition is particularly meaningful because it is testament to our continual efforts in creating an inclusive environment that fosters respect for each person’s unique talents, ideas and contributions. One which enables our employees to feel trusted and empowered.” The Best Places to Work Program certifies and recognizes leading workplaces in many countries. For more information, please visit the program website at www.bestplacestoworkfor.org oeRlIKon meTCo: one oF The BeST plACeS To woRK In SIngApoRe With the acquisition of D-Coat GmbH, a German technology leader in diamond coatings for cutting tools and a preferred supplier of coating applications for major airplane man- ufacturers, Oerlikon Balzers enlarges its portfolio of surface treatment technologies, especially for cutting tools applied in the aerospace and automotive industries. D-Coat is a technology leader in diamond coatings for cutting tools, in particular for carbon fiber reinforced polymers used in struc- tures of airplanes, ships and vehicles. “D-Coat’s technologies complement Oerlikon Balzers’ existing diamond coating services extremely well. Com- bining our expertise makes us a clear technology leader for these applica- tions,” said Marc Desrayaud, Head of Business Unit Balzers Industrial Solutions at Oerlikon. The acquisition marks the establish- ment of Oerlikon Balzers’ 113 th Cus- tomer Center, which will be its biggest for diamond coatings, in addition to the existing centers in the USA, Korea, Germany (Erkelenz) and Luxemburg. The integration was completed in November and the center operates now under the Oerlikon Balzers brand. even moRe CompeTenCIeS In dIAmond CoATIng 39