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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

In 2007, the Business Area’s R&D activities focused mainly on new coating technologies using electro-galvanizing and CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) technology. Pilot plants for both processes produced material that is used for application tests at potential customers.

In HCl recovery systems, the iron oxide by-product is important for the economy of the process. New process routes were investigated in order to produce iron oxide for the pigment market.

The delivery program of new-generation punching and metal-forming presses was extended. The new generation of presses features a modular design, which allows flexible adaptation to customer demands.