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Quick-drying coating systems for gearboxes, pumps and motors

Increasing energy efficiency in coating processes   Energy efficiency is not just the key to the energy transition but, in the area of mechanical engineering, it also results in a more efficient production and increases competitiveness. FreiLacke, the Black Forest-based manufacturer of innovative system coatings, has now developed a new coating system for gearboxes, pumps…

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A complete solution for the mechanical engineering sector

System coatings and application solutions from a single source   The components of large machines and plants are often coated in different locations using different processes. System coatings and a coordinated service and logistics concept ensure that the components match perfectly visually once they are combined. In the area of industrial coatings, the coating of…

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SAVE THE DATE! Systemlack Forum 2017

FreiLacke’s Systemlack Forum is about to take place for the 3rd time.   3 expert panels, many specialist lectures, coating industry trends and much more await participants at the 3rd Systemlack Forum, which will be held in the Donauhallen Donaueschingen on 28/29 June. Make a note of the date in your calendar, you won’t regret…

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100 Companies for Resource Efficiency

Practical example of Emil Frei GmbH & Co. KG Project Clean more with less: VOC-compliant container cleaning Technique/process technology: Cleaning Measure: New development of a cleaning process based on currently available systems The attached article describes the project “Clean more with less: VOC-compliant container cleaning” in detail. With the successful implementation of the project, FreiLacke…

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FreiLacke celebrates its 90th birthday

1,200 guests attended the Family Day on 17 September 2016 When he opened a wholesale paint business in 1926, company founder Emil Frei Sr. probably did not envision that he had laid the foundation for FreiLacke, which has turned into a global company with 500 employees and annual turnover of more than €120 million. On…

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Powder coating metallic trends for facades

Colour selection in architecture with the Urban Collection from FreiLacke “There is no shape without colour” – guided by this quote from sculptor Rudolf Maison, FreiLacke created a new paint collection with metallic colours for facades. The resulting URBAN COLLECTION presents 24 trendy polyester paints with an urban context. For facade applications on aluminium or…

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FreiLacke receives the Responsible Care Prize 2016

VCI distinguishes chemical companies for outstanding projects (Baden-Baden) – This year’s Responsible Care Prizes for Baden-Württemberg’s chemical industry are awarded to companies in Bräunlingen and Ladenburg: Under the motto “Our best projects – 25 years of Responsible Care”, FreiLacke and ICL-BK Giulini are the regional victors. What is Responsible Care? The Responsible Care initiative stands…

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Water-thinnable single-layer system featuring high flexibility

Water-borne baking coating in the functional furniture industry   Steel furniture, e.g. for the office sector, is often coated using powder, liquid or electrodeposition coatings. In many applications, these coating techniques are combined, which makes it necessary for systems to conform with one another in terms of gloss level, surface and colour shade. When opting…

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FREOPUR Polyurea-Gelcoats in series production

Application examples at Liebherr and Aquaproduction   The new FreiLacke gel coat based on an aliphatic polyurea system allows a reduction of the coating thickness in comparison to conventional polyester gel coats. A further advantage is its exceptional UV resistance. The advantages are obvious and they are now being implemented in series production at Liebherr/Lienz…

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FreiLacke focusing on its operations in Döggingen

FreiLacke will begin expanding its Döggingen location by approximately 5000 square metres at the end of the year. With this decision, managing directors Rainer and Hans-Peter Frei are not merely committing to the Bräunlingen district; they also want to score on the economic and employment markets. The two key goals to be achieved following the…

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