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Nanogate AG: Successful integration of Vogler GmbH
Metals expertise enhanced - Preparations for production launch of a first
major joint project largely complete - Nanogate pursues course of
investment in view of strong demand and possible new technologies
Göttelborn, Germany, 5 February 2015. Nanogate AG (ISIN DE000A0JKHC9), a
leading international integrated systems provider for high-performance
surfaces, has integrated its new subsidiary Vogler GmbH into the overall
Group more quickly than planned. The most important milestones include the
enhancement of expertise in the area of high-quality metal coatings at
Vogler. The subsidiary, acquired in 2014, is therefore to begin production
soon for a first joint project, the preparations for which have largely
been completed. In view of the strong demand in the two strategic growth
areas of advanced metals and advanced polymers, as well as the growing
range of new technologies, Nanogate will continue its course of investment.
Ralf Zastrau, CEO of Nanogate AG, commented: "During its integration, our
new subsidiary, Vogler, expanded its applications portfolio for
high-quality metal coatings focusing on flat and curved applications. These
additional expertise and capacities will be of significant benefit to
Nanogate. In addition, Nanogate is continuously optimising Vogler's
existing product and order portfolio to increase profitability over the
medium term. Vogler is thereby proving to be an important component for the
Group as a whole in opening up the strategic growth areas of advanced
metals and advanced polymers. We are seeing persistent, significant
interest in our systems across the Group in both target segments. At the
same time, the market range of complementary technologies that enable us to
make new applications available to our customers is growing. In order to
exploit these additional sales and earnings opportunities, Nanogate will
continue its comprehensive course of investment in the 2015 financial year
and make selective acquisitions of new technologies. The Group will look at
various options for financing the planned investments as well as for the
expense involved in opening up new markets."
Enhancement of metals expertise
Since it was acquired by the Nanogate Group in summer 2014, surface
specialist Vogler has been enhancing its expertise in the area of
high-quality metal coatings. In addition to plastic applications, the
subsidiary can now also enhance high-quality flat and curved metal elements
(2D and 2.5D components) - an important measure as part of the integration.
For this to happen, the Group has invested in new processes at the
Lüdenscheid site, although further stages in the expansion at Vogler will
follow.
In parallel to building on Vogler's specialist knowledge, Nanogate is also
enhancing its expertise and expanding capacities in advanced metals with
the establishment of a new centre of excellence for complex 3D metal
coatings. The Group will be constructing an integrated production facility
for advanced metals at the new Neunkirchen (Saarland) site until the middle
of the year, and will also relocate its Nanogate Industrial Solutions GmbH
subsidiary there. As early as this year, the Group will thereby have an
attractive technology portfolio in metal applications for all surface
geometries (2D and 3D) as well as suitable options for implementing series
production.
Comprehensive applications portfolio
Nanogate already has a strong order base in advanced metals. In addition to
stainless steel coatings that are resistant to high temperatures, these
primarily include innovative energy-efficient coatings for heat exchangers
in heating systems. The Group is regarded as a leader in quality within
this area and is also expanding its market position internationally. Use of
Nanogate technology in other heating components and metal applications is
now also planned. Furthermore, new systems are about to be launched on the
market. As part of a first reference order, the company is supplying a
well-known bathroom products manufacturer with a multifunctional stainless
steel coating. The enhancement, which meets the highest design
requirements, is scratchproof, easy to clean, chemically resistant and
offers anti-fingerprint protection. The order includes coating high-quality
products for demanding private customers and commercial use (for use in
hotels, for example).
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If you have any queries, please contact:
Christian Dose (financial press and investors)
Cortent Kommunikation AG
Tel. +49 (0)69 5770 300-0
nanogate@cortent.de
Liane Stieler-Joachim
Nanogate AG
Tel. +49 (0)6825 9591 220
liane.stieler-joachim@nanogate.com
Nanogate AG
Zum Schacht 3
66287 Göttelborn, Germany
www.nanogate.com
Nanogate AG:
Nanogate is a leading international integrated systems provider for
high-performance surfaces. The Group, which is based in Göttelborn
(Saarland), enables the programming and integration of additional
properties - such as non-stick, scratchproof and anti-corrosive - into
materials and surfaces. True to its slogan 'A world of new surfaces',
Nanogate opens up the diverse possibilities of multifunctional surfaces
based on new materials for companies in a wide range of industries.
Nanogate provides its customers with technologically and optically
high-quality systems. To do so, the company uses its extensive knowledge of
innovative materials, including existing expertise in nanomaterials,
nanosurfaces and nanostructures. The aim is to improve customers' products
and processes by means of high-performance surfaces while achieving
environmental benefits. The Group focuses on the four sectors of
automotive/transport, mechanical and plant engineering, buildings/interiors
and sports/leisure, as well as on the strategic growth areas of advanced
polymers and advanced metals. Nanogate has a unique combination of
extensive materials expertise paired with comprehensive, first-class
process and production knowledge. As a systems provider, Nanogate offers
services throughout the entire value chain, from the purchase of raw
materials, to the synthesis and formulation of the material systems, right
through to the enhancement and production of the finished surfaces. The
Group focuses primarily on optically high-quality plastic and metal
coatings for all surface types (two and three-dimensional components). Its
value drivers are the opening up of new, international markets, the
development of new applications for the strategic growth areas of advanced
polymers (innovative plastics, e.g. glazing) and advanced metals
(innovative metal enhancements, especially energy efficiency) as well as
external growth. In the medium term, Nanogate also intends to achieve a
considerable revenue share from environmentally friendly systems and
processes as well as cleantech applications.
The Nanogate Group has first-class references (e.g. Airbus, Audi, August
Brötje, BMW, BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte, Daimler, FILA, Jaguar,
Junkers, Porsche, Volkswagen). Several hundred projects have already gone
into mass production. The company also has strategic partnerships with many
international corporations. Nanogate comprises Nanogate Industrial
Solutions GmbH, Eurogard B.V., Nanogate Textile & Care Systems GmbH,
Nanogate Glazing Systems B.V., Vogler GmbH and majority stakes in GfO
Gesellschaft für Oberflächentechnik AG and Plastic-Design GmbH.
Disclaimer:
This publication constitutes neither an offer to sell nor an invitation to
buy securities. The shares in Nanogate AG (the "Shares") may not be offered
or sold in the United States or to or for the account or benefit of "U.S.
persons" (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act")). No offer or sale of
transferable securities is being made to the public outside Germany.
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Language: English
Company: NANOGATE AG
Zum Schacht 3
66287 Göttelborn
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)6825/95 91 0
Fax: +49 (0)6825/95 91 852
E-mail: nanogate@cortent.de
Internet: www.nanogate.de
ISIN: DE000A0JKHC9
WKN: A0JKHC
Listed: Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, München, Stuttgart;
Frankfurt in Open Market (Entry Standard)
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