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From decorative to functional surface finishing We got it

For us, surfaces are the core of what we are all about. We are passionate about surface finishing solutions. Our chemical solutions are indispensable to enhance durability and improve appearance, create electrical conductivity and functionality. Whether seen in a final product or felt in a key electronics component, our goal is all about making things work and look their best while lasting longer.

Atotech automotive solution

A mid-size car today contains over 10,000 parts. Many of these parts are treated with our decorative and functional surface finishing solutions. In the automotive world, functionality and design are key. As an industry partner, we’re helping drive design decisions and durability standards, while advancing new mobility trends like electrification and autonomous driving. Our leading surface finishing solutions are the result of continuous research and development and based on years of experience with a strong focus on the requirements of the automotive industry.

From providing the right surface finishes for car exterior and interior components to ensuring greater comfort, safety and entertainment, we help complete the driving experience. In doing so, we’re making today and tomorrow’s mobility more sustainable, sophisticated and smarter than ever.

What’s next?

Our goal is not only to be the leading supplier of surface finishing solutions for the automotive industry but also to establish a close, collaborative working environment with our partners in the industry to further develop current standards. This combined with our enthusiasm and global commitment to creating the next generation of products and services is helping us shape tomorrow’s mobility, regardless of powertrain technology.

Are you looking for customized solutions?

Our customized surface finishing solutions enable new design opportunities and provide ideal functionality, all while meeting and exceeding the demanding performance and quality requirements of automotive manufacturers, TIER 1 and TIER 2 suppliers. With our OEM-approved technologies, we provide the right solutions for all our client’s requirements. This includes decorative finishes, corrosion and wear resistant coatings, as well as electronic components such as engine control units, ICE powertrains, info/entertainment, assisted driving (ADAS), electronic powertrains, or LIDAR and RADAR systems.

Our network and capabilities

Customers worldwide value our comprehensive systems-and-solutions approach, innovative chemistry, world-class equipment, and superior service. Today, we offer the largest product portfolio, technical support and service spectrum in the market. With 17 TechCenters, 14 chemistry and two equipment production plants, we are continually providing our global and local customers with unparalleled on-site customer support and consultation for every technical requirement.

Start your test drive with us today. Our regional teams looking forward to hearing from you.

Driven by experience, motivated by your ideas

SPG Pre-Series Tooling & Prototyping B.V.

‘ARRK SPG has proven its competence during the construction phase of our Porsche 918 Spyder project, through regular reports, on-time deliveries and a good overall quality. Despite a tight schedule and a considerable production volume, ARRK SPG has proven to be a reliable supplier. The 918 Spyder project team would like to thank ARRK SPG for the commitment shown and the fruitful

collaboration’.

- Porsche team (918 Spyder)

Prototyping

From 1 up to ...

CNC-machining

• Of a wide range of plastic block materials including engineering plastics • Of metals including stainless steel, aluminium and brass • Block modelling

PU-vacuum casting

• Of a wide range of materials • Including 2-/3-shot casting • Standardized colours and surface finishing for (semi-)translucent materials • Silicone tools based on CNC-machined masters for excellent surface quality, highest accuracy and optimum dimensional stability

Silicone casting and extrusion

• Of high spec silicone part applications

Sheet metal cut & press ARRK global 3D-Rapid Prototyping

• SLS Selective Laser Sintering • SLA Stereolithography • Polyjet (Objet) • DMLS / SLM Metal Sintering

Low Volume Production

50 ~ 2.000 parts or assemblies

Injection moulding

• Using aluminium moulds operated at SPG as well as rapid steel non-export moulds operated from our

ARRK Far East facilities • PRE-TENSION Tool® for large mouldings • In-Mould-Decoration (IMD) & IML/FIM with printing electronics • Including 2-/3-shot over-moulding, gas injection (GID) and Sequential Valve Gating (SQV) • Expandable plastics EPP & PUR-Foaming

Light-weight solutions

• MuCell® and Chemical foaming • CRFP composite solutions (TP-prepreg over-moulding) • D-LFT Direct Long Fiber Thermoplastic moulding

Blow moulding Thermoforming Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) High Pressure Die-Casting (HPDC) Extrusion

• Of plastics, silicone rubber and aluminium

Sheet metal stamping, deep drawing and pressing

Interested in what we can do for you?

www.spg-arrk.nl

SPG Pre-Series Tooling & Prototyping B.V.

Titaniumstraat 3, 6031 TV Nederweert, Netherlands

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