CHEMEON Surface
Technology, a U.S.-based surface treatment provider and SurTec, a globally operating
surface technology specialist, have formed a strategic alliance to expand market
access and support the effective use of their high-performance and sustainable
surface treatment solutions worldwide.
The alliance brings together complementary regional strengths: while
CHEMEON expands access to selected SurTec surface treatment solutions in the U.S.
market, SurTec will offer CHEMEON products internationally, supporting customers
with local technical expertise and established infrastructure.
As global regulations continue to increase and promote the phasing out and
discontinued usage of hexavalent chrome, the partnership expands the availability of
the MIL-DTL 81706B qualified (QPL) chemistries, CHEMEON’s patented eTCP® trivalent
corrosion protection (with its signature purple/violet visual indicator) and the SurTec
650 series of trivalent chemistries.
“This strategic alliance marks a pivotal step in our commitment to safer, more
sustainable surface finishing chemistry and services,” said Dr. Madylon Meiling, CEO of
CHEMEON. “By combining our innovation, experience, marketing, and sales, we’re
expanding access to global supply chains and accelerating the global transition from
hazardous materials while delivering seamless, end-to-end solutions that enhance
performance and regulatory compliance.”
“This alliance strengthens our global surface treatment portfolio through a targeted
collaboration with CHEMEON’s U.S.-based expertise,” said Dr. Karsten Grünke, CEO of
SurTec. “By combining SurTec’s broad technology portfolio and international reach
with CHEMEON’s proven solutions and local market know-how, we are well positioned
to support customers, particularly in regions facing increasing regulatory and
performance requirements.”
Key elements of the CHEMEON / SurTec strategic alliance include:
• Integration of SurTec’s U.S. operations with CHEMEON’s Center of
Technical Excellence in Nevada, serving as a satellite hub for sales
activities and advanced training in trivalent conversion coating and
anodizing
• Cross-training of sales and technical teams to ensure aligned
recommendations and consistent customer support
• Joint activities in R&D, analytical testing, and coordinated marketing
initiatives, including technical webinars and participation in industry
trade shows
About CHEMEON Surface Technology
CHEMEON is a global provider of advanced chemical solutions for surface finishing,
specializing in military-qualified coatings for aerospace, automotive, and defense
applications. CHEMEON has established itself as a cornerstone of North American
specialty chemical research and development, including TCP-HF (Hexavalent Free)
and the next-gen eTCP trivalent conversion coatings, anodizing chemistries, dyes, and
university-level training through its West Coast Center of Technical Excellence.
About SurTec
Surface technology company SurTec develops, manufactures, and distributes chemical
specialties for surface treatment worldwide. SurTec covers the full portfolio in this
area with its five fields of application: industrial parts cleaning, metal pre-treatment,
functional and decorative electroplating, and functional coatings. With modern and
sustainable developments and global technical centres, SurTec is pioneering. Decades
of experience are used to develop environmentally responsible, high-performance
finishing processes. SurTec is certified to the international standard ISO 9001 (Quality Management). The
additional certifications according to OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
underscore the company’s strong commitment to occupational health and safety as
well as environmental sustainability and resource conservation.
The SurTec Group, headquartered in Bensheim, Germany, belongs to Freudenberg
Chemical Specialties GmbH and is represented in 22 countries with its own companies
and in more than 20 additional countries through partner organizations. In the United
States, SurTec supports customers with local technical expertise and application
know-how. www.SurTec.com
About Freudenberg Chemical Specialities
Freudenberg Chemical Specialities develops, manufactures and markets chemical
Specialities. To be close to its customers, the company is represented globally in the
market with its four Business Units, Kluber Lubrication, Chem-Trend, OKS, SurTec and
Capol. Freudenberg Chemical Specialities is one of the leading manufacturers of
specialty lubricants, release agents, chemical solutions for surface technologies and
chemotechnical maintenance products, as well as solutions for the treatment of
confectionery and other foodstuffs. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, the Business
Group operates its own companies in some 40 countries. Freudenberg Chemical
Specialities employs about 4,000 people and generates sales of about € 1.5 billion.
www.fcs-munich.com