New innovation centre for thermal coating solutions
Oerlikon is investing 40 million Swiss francs in an innovation and production campus in the canton of Aargau specialising in thermal spraying processes and coating solutions. In doing so, Oerlikon aims to strengthen its position in industries such as aerospace.
OC Oerlikon Corporation AG, a thermal spray and coating solutions company headquartered in Pfäffikon, has invested CHF 40 million in its new innovation and production centre on the Reichhold campus in the canton of Aargau. The company is now celebrating the laying of the foundation stone for the new site, construction of which is due to begin shortly, according to a press release. Commissioning is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. With 250 employees in future, the facility will bring together research and development, engineering, production and sales in one building complex.
Oerlikon plans to develop modern thermal spray technologies and laser-based technologies as well as provide various services at the Reichhold Campus. “The new Campus Reichhold will play a central role in the further development of our aerospace and general industry businesses by bringing together the entire value chain in a collaborative environment,” said Prof Dr Michael Süss, Executive Chairman of Oerlikon, in the press release.
The technology developed at the Reichhold campus is intended to improve heat resistance, durability and corrosion protection in industrial high-performance components. In future, it will be used primarily by customers in the aerospace, automotive and general industry sectors. A test rig for aerospace turbine components will also enable the validation of thermal spray coatings under real-life conditions.
In addition, Oerlikon plans to implement comprehensive measures to reduce the environmental impact in the areas of energy consumption, mobility and resource management at the new site.