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COATING SYSTEMS FOR YOUR SUCCESS. Lacquers determine the lasting appearance of surfaces. They provide your products with attractive surfaces of outstanding durability. Berlac plays a vital part in the added-value chain by developing and manufacturing of premium-grade coating solutions and printing inks for decorative and functional applications on plastic, chromium-plated and metallised substrates, carbon fibre composites, metal and glass. With innovative solutions, we imbue the material you use with an unmistakeable identity and ensure even greater success to you.
WE SUPPLY MORE THAN JUST PRODUCTS. We are an experienced all-round partner for industrial contract coaters, for in-house coating tier-one and tier-two suppliers as well as for OEMs in a wide variety of sectors. With our comprehensive expertise we develop and manufacture sophisticated coating solutions in close collaboration with our customers: designed as all-in-one solutions ranging from primers through printing inks tailored to specific projects and applications even in very small batches and for low-volume production
DEVELOPMENT PARTNER FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS. We support our customers with innovative projects: as an experienced development partner with a profound understanding of sector-specific requirements with interdisciplinary knowhow and precise adjustment to the processes of all involved supply-chain partners with an excellent knowledge of raw and substrate materials with a highly-developed feeling for future trends
BRINGING QUALITY TO THE SURFACE. At Berlac, we ensure the successful development and production of premium coatings by means of fully-integrated manufacturing processes: using a quality management system in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 covering all stages of development and manufacture thanks to customer-specific and in-house test procedures and practical trials with intensive process monitoring right down to fine-tuning end applications on site to ensure perfect performance on customers equipment
AT HOME ON EVERY SURFACE. Dealing with challenging materials is all part of our everyday commitment. Our top-quality special and effect coatings are ideal for: thermosets and thermoplastics ultra-flexible elastomeric substrates, such as liquid and solid silicone, TPU, TPE galvanised surfaces PVD-metallised plastics carbon fibre reinforced plastics bioplastics from renewable biomass sources metal substrates including non-ferrous metals aluminium and stainless steel glass
COMPREHENSIVE SPECTRUM OF EXPERTISE. Our extensive programme of products covers the complete range of wet lacquers: primers clear lacquers opaque base coats effect and design lacquers zapon lacquers printing inks designed for screen and pad printing and for roller and casting processes casting-resin lacquers in various grades of hardness dye solutions pigment preparations based on transparent pigments masking and strippable lacquers to provide temporary protection one and two-component systems stoving systems air, forced and stove-drying systems UV-curing systems (conventional and aqueous) solvent-based systems low-solvent high solids waterborne systems
HISTORY. 1928 1932 1945 Berlac factory established by Kurt Berger in St. Gallen, Switzerland, to produce paints and lacquers for the leather industry: Berger Lacke = Berlac Relocation to Sissach, the company s current headquarters and production centre Development and production of special lacquers for the Swiss luxury watch industry commenced. A success story begins that will lead to our current position as market leader in this area.
HISTORY. since 1982 since 1985 Systematic internationalisation of business with main focus on Europe and Asia Successive expansion of product range to include top-quality special lacquers and effects for decorative and functional applications in the metal, plastics and carbon composites sectors
HISTORY. 2003 2005 75th anniversary: > 60 employees, > CHF 14 million in sales Awarded Swiss TS certificate for introducing and implementing a quality management system in compliance with ISO 9001:2000
HISTORY. 2007 2008 2011 Subsidiaries established in Hong Kong and Shenzhen (China) Acquisition of neighbouring factory premises to expand production capacity and extend space for laboratory and dispatch department Launch of new trademark and new corporate design under the Berlac Group umbrella The sphere with stylised reflection is the visual brand element unifying all brands of the Berlac Group.
HISTORY. 2012 / 2013 2014 2017 Expansion of the solvent based product range (thermal and UVcuring) by waterborne systems and industrial printing inks for screen and pad printing applications Portfolio harmonization in the field of special coating products: Berlac takes over the ski and snowboard as well as the carbon coatings business from Basler Lacke which in turn concentrates on future core business areas in the realm of road and hall markings. Re-certification in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
BERLAC GROUP: EXPERTS IN COATINGS. Eight powerful brands united under the umbrella of the Berlac Group occupy leading market positions in their individual areas of specialisation: sophisticated special and effect lacquers for the design and lifestyle-oriented consumer goods sector functional and decorative coating solutions for the automotive industry trail-blazing markings for streets and halls innovative solutions for polyurethane and rubber processing anti-corrosion paints premium colourings for top-grade industrial coatings
BERLAC GROUP: STRUCTURE. Berlac Group Switzerland Berlac AG Switzerland Basler Lacke AG Switzerland Bomex Chemical (Shanghai) Ltd China Bomix Chemie GmbH Germany Cetelon Lackfabrik GmbH Germany ISL-Chemie GmbH & Co. KG Germany Berlac Pinturas y Quimicos de México Ltd. Mexico Weckerle Lackfabrik GmbH Germany Berlac Trading (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd China Berlac (Hong Kong) Ltd Hong Kong ISL Chemical (Shanghai) Ltd China Trilacolor Polska SP z o.o. Poland
BERLAC GROUP: WORLDWIDE LOCATIONS. Bomix Chemie GmbH, Germany Cetelon Lackfabrik GmbH, Germany ISL Chemie GmbH, Germany Weckerle Lackfabrik GmbH, Germany Trilacolor Polska, SP z o.o., Poland Berlac AG, Switzerland Basler Lacke AG, Switzerland Bomex Chem. Shanghai Co. Ltd., China ISL Chemical Shanghai Co. Ltd., China Berlac Hong Kong Ltd, China Berlac Trading Shenzenz Ltd., China Berlac Pinturas y Quimicos de México Ltd., Mexico Warehouse in India Warehouse in Thailand Warehouse in Korea Warehouse in Singapore Head office / production facilities Sales organisation / warehouse Sales organisation / warehouse / laboratories
BERLAC GROUP: IN BRIEF. Head Office Berlac Group. Sissach. Switzerland Production / marketing companies 12 Switzerland. Germany. China. Mexico. Poland Trading companies 2 Hong Kong. China Workforce worldwide > 650 Production volume in tonnes > 27 000 Sales in CHF million > 175
BERLAC GROUP: SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION. 17% 8% EU-countries Germany 41% Rest of EU-countries 59% Asia Switzerland Rest of world 17% 58%
15% BERLAC GROUP: SALES BY SECTOR. 4% 4% 3% 3% 11% 43% 15% Automotive Paints / Paste systems Markings Paste Systems / PU Special coatings / IMC / Various 17% Consumer Design (cosmetics packaging, domestic appliances, medical technology, telephony, sanitary fittings, writing implements) Spectacles / Watchmaking / Jewellery Release Agents Ski and Board
IN BRIEF. Head office and production centre Branches Distribution partners Berlac AG. Sissach. Switzerland Berlac (Hong Kong) Ltd. Hong Kong Berlac Trading (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. China China. Germany. India. Mexico. Russia. Turkey. USA Workforce worldwide > 90 Production volume in tonnes > 430 Sales in CHF million > 23
SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION. 19% 5% 47% EU-countries Germany 19% Asia 29% Switzerland Rest of world
SALES BY SECTOR. Automotive Sport and leisure Consumer Design in generel Spectacle frame industry Watches, jewellery, writing implements Health incl. hearing aids Domestic applicances / sanitary fittings
Even tiny quantities make for great added value. BERLAC AG: WATCH AND JEWELLERY INDUSTRY.
WATCH AND JEWELLERY INDUSTRY. Product programme. BerlaPrint screen and pad printing inks for high-relief prints and excellent contour definition even with very small designs, as both air-drying and oven-drying systems BerlaPrint silver pad printing inks with good storage stability that can be used straight from the tube for dust-free processing Ready-to-use water-resistant and lightfast phosphorescent pigments BerlaGlow with above-average intensity and duration of afterglow, suitable for high relief application and available for a virtually unlimited range of possible shades Clear lacquers, transparent or coloured, as 2-component or stoving systems for low stoving temperatures (140 ) High-resistance opaque coloured lacquers with direct adhesion to a wide variety of metals, suitable for subsequent cutting, stamping, shaping and engraving, as 2-component or stoving systems Rapid-drying, light-resistant zapon protective lacquers, with excellent adhesion to various metals, transparent or coloured, as air-drying or oven-drying systems
WATCH AND JEWELLERY INDUSTRY. Product programme. Extremely clear polishing lacquers with outstanding scratch-resistance and high solids content for brilliant high gloss and filling power, up to 800µ (0.8mm) coat thickness, transparent or coloured Ultra-fine metallic and nacreous base coats for exceptional metallic brilliance, either coloured or in combination with coloured clear lacquers Self-levelling casting-resin lacquers with high scratch resistance in various grades of hardness, intended for subsequent sanding and polishing, transparent or as coloured covering coats Solvent-based masking lacquers with direct adhesion to various substrates for temporary protection in electroplating/degreasing baths and during mechanical processing, such as sand-blasting, brushing or sanding, suitable for bi-colour electroplating and for partial masking of substrates Durable, water-soluble process lacquers Berlaqua against scratching and damage during mechanical processing Transparent strippable lacquers that are easy to remove and provide protection for polished metal during transport or assembly
Outer and inner values that appeal. BERLAC AG: AUTOMOTIVE.
AUTOMOTIVE. Product programme. clear lacquer systems for thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers and PVD-metallised substrates clear coat systems Berlac paint-over-chrome that can be coloured to any shade required (i.e. dark chrome) to give chrome surfaces an individualised appearance and to protect electroplated components (interior and exterior) throughout the entire life cycle of the product low-voc dual cure UV clearcoat systems for interior applications, designed for complex 3D components with shadow zones clear lacquer systems with special tactile properties, such as soft-touch and anti-slip effects Berlac Reflexion mirror-smooth 3-coat lacquer system to imitate the appearance of chromed surfaces comparable with those obtained by galvanic plating or PVD metallisation efficient and highly transparent carbon coating system Berlac Basco for shorter processing times due to greater coat thickness per application and outstanding sandability of each coat
AUTOMOTIVE. Product programme. ultrafine metallic base coats that can also be dyed or combined with dyed clear lacquers elastic coating systems for ultra-flexible substrates, such as silicones, TPE, TPU, flexible PVC laser-engravable coating systems for use in day-night design applications high-gloss base coats and clear lacquers to create mirror effects and special depth effects screen and pad printing inks BerlaPrint for interior and exterior applications made of plastic and metal screen printing inks BerlaPrint for extensive two-dimensional application, ultra-flexible for subsequent thermoforming versatile phosphorescent inks BerlaSign for electroless functional and ambient lighting widely compatible pigment preparations based on highly transparent pigments for colouring high-end clear lacquers and tinting metallic and nacreous lacquers, with excellent light fastness and brilliant colour properties, free of REACH-critcal ingredients
Fittings fit for the future. BERLAC AG: SANITARY FITTINGS.
SANITARY FITTINGS. Product programme. clear lacquers with excellent direct adhesion to metal and galvanic substrates, transparent or dyed PUR clear lacquers for PVD-metallised plastic substrates, transparent or dyed clear lacquers with above-average resistance to abrasion, chemicals and changes in temperature VOC-reduced Berlac mono-cure UV clearcoat system for PVD-metallised surfaces consisting of primer and topcoat, with above-average scratch and abrasion resistance and perfect intermediate adhesion between the UV-curing lacquers and the PVD coating water-repellent, easy-clean and antibacterial clear coat systems soft-touch and anti-slip effects for a sensitive feeling
SANITARY FITTINGS. Product programme. ultrafine metallic and nacreous lacquers for perfect metal imitations and colour-stable galvanic effects as stoving or two-component systems, also dyed or in combination with dyed clear lacquers opaque base coats for economical single coat applications, as one or twocomponent systems REACH-compliant BerlaMark Laser products in reactive powder form for durable and high-definition markings of metallic and electroplated plastic surfaces by using conventional CO 2 lasers, with high chemical and mechanical resistance and designed for interior and exterior applications screen and pad printing inks BerlaPrint, as one- or two-component systems
We put brands centre stage - strikingly and dependably. BERLAC AG: DOMESTIC APPLIANCES.
DOMESTIC APPLIANCES. Product programme. clear lacquers with special surface properties for reducing susceptibility to dirt and above-average resistance to abrasion, aggressive media and heat FDA approved systems for direct contact with foodstuffs clear lacquers for PVD-metallised and vacuum-deposited thermoplastics and flexible plastic substrates clear lacquers with special tactile properties, such as soft-touch, anti-slip and ceramic-like effects ultrafine metallic and nacreous lacquers for perfect metal imitations and colourstable galvanic effects as stoving or two-component systems, also dyed or in combination with dyed clear lacquers opaque base coats for economical single-coat applications, as one or twocomponent systems
DOMESTIC APPLIANCES. Product programme. energy-efficient and environment-friendly water-based UV systems high gloss base and clear coats to create mirror effects and special depht effects BerlacPrint pad and screen printing inks for subsequent finishing REACH-compliant BerlaMark Laser products in reactive powder form for durable and high-definition markings of metallic and electroplated plastic surfaces by using conventional CO 2 lasers, with high chemical and mechanical resistance and designed for interior and exterior applications
Whether plastic or metal - we provide flexibility. BERLAC AG: SPECTACLE FRAME INDUSTRY.
SPECTACLE FRAME INDUSTRY. Product programme. clear lacquers with excellent direct adhesion and good resistance to chemical and mechanical influences. For use on both plastic and metal substrates, as well as with ultraflexible materials (PUR and PE elastomers, PET, flexible PVC, silicones, etc.) clear lacquers for galvanised and PVD-metallised thermoplastic and ultra-flexible materials clear lacquers with special tactile effects, such as soft-touch and anti-slip effects overcoatable systems for multi-colour design dyestuff solutions for dyeing clear lacquers and for colouring metallic lacquers widely compatible pigment preparations based on highly transparent pigments for colouring high-end clear lacquers and tinting metallic and nacreous lacquers, with excellent light fastness and brilliant colour properties, free of REACH-critcal ingredients metallic, nacreous, opaque base coats, available dyed or combined with dyed clear coats self-levelling casting-resin lacquers with high scratch resistance in various grades of hardness, intended for subsequent sanding and polishing, transparent or coloured BerlaPrint printing inks, as two-component or stoving systems lacquers for syringe application
Coating solutions - made for life. BERLAC AG: HEALTH CARE.
HEALTH CARE. Our solutions and services for medical technology. coating solutions for devices on the body (e.g. hearing aids), for devices in the body (dental and surgical) and for fittings and equipment primers 2-component clear lacquers and base coats for plastics and metal, with extremely high levels of resistance for a long-lasting and attractive appearance epoxy-based stoving systems for metallic substrates, clear, opaque and transparent tinted polyurethane systems, with specific tinting antibacterial and biocompatible systems assistance with the selection of special raw materials comprehensive analytics for quality assurance elaboration of colour shades from colour charts or to meet customer specifications, available in very small quantities from 100g for markers
HEALTH CARE. Our product programme for the hearing aid industry. transparent coatings with outstanding resistance to abrasion, cosmetics and perspiration, resistant to UV and ultrasound clear coatings with tactile properties dye solutions for colouring clear coatings and for tinting metallic coatings intensely coloured and widely compatible pigment preparations based on highly transparent pigments for colouring clear coatings and tinting metallic and nacreous coatings, containing no REACH-critical ingredients metallic, nacreous and opaque base coats, also tinted or in combination with tinted clear coatings systems for categories of polyamide that are difficult to coat: PA 6, PA 66, PA 12, PA GFK sophisticated shades of colour and effects in line with the latest trends BerlaPrint 1 and 2-component printing inks for sharply contoured printing even in the case of very small designs
SPORT AND LEISURE.
SPORT AND LEISURE. Product programme for the ski and board industry. Screen printing, curtain and spray coatings (in solvent-based, aqueous and UV systems) Coloured coatings for creative design and special effects Clear lacquers, gloss to matt Tactile systems for soft feel effect, hard coat, relief, anti-skid, etc. Digital printing inks for direct printing of classic ski films (TPU-ABS, PA, HDPE, etc.)
SPORT AND LEISURE. Product programme for the bike industry. Environmentally-friendly water-based Berlac Hydro 1-component stoving system for all conceivable effects and designs, available as primers, base coats and topcoats for steel and aluminium substrates, suitable for 2-stage (BOP base coat / hydro or clear powder coating) or 3-stage application (primer / basecoat / hydro or powder coating) Efficient and ultra-transparent Berlac Basco carbon coating system in automotive quality for frames and add-on parts with lightweight carbon-fibre reinforced components, offering shorter processing times thanks to higher coat thickness per application and thanks to the outstanding sandability of individual coats, available as an all-in solution consisting of primer, filler, colour, effect and colourless protective lacquer Berlaprint 1 and 2-component printing inks with excellent adhesion to all metals and a wide range of plastics, precisely coordinated for use with appropriate Berlac topcoats, for sharply contoured printing even when used for very small designs, suitable for decoration and promotional text on frames, forks and rims
SPORT AND LEISURE. Product programme for the bike industry. Berluran 1-component solvent-based stoving lacquers with low stoving temperatures for resource-friendly application and with excellent direct adhesion to all metallic substrates (add-on parts, spokes, hubs, rims), with high resistance to mineral oil, brake fluid DOT4/DOT5, cold cleaners, WD40, lubricants and commercial cleaning agents Berlacryl 2-component single-stage topcoats and clear lacquers with outstanding adhesion to all metals and virtually all plastics, with automotive approval as per TL 226, available in various levels of gloss as transparent or coloured clear lacquers and as metallic, nacreous and opaque base coats
As unmistakeable as a signature. BERLAC AG: WRITING IMPLEMENTS.
WRITING IMPLEMENTS. Product programme. Extremely clear polishing lacquers with outstanding scratch-resistance and high solids content for brilliant high gloss and filling power, up to 800µ (0.8mm) coat thickness for special depth effects, transparent or coloured clear lacquers with above-average resistance to aggressive media and mechanical impact as two-component or stoving systems clear lacquers with special tactile effects, such as soft-touch or anti-slip effects metallic, nacreous and opaque base coats, also dyed or in combination with dyed clear lacquers as one or two-component stoving systems dye solutions for dyeing clear lacquers and colouring metallic lacquers widely compatible pigment preparations based on transparent pigments for colouring high-end clear lacquers and tinting metallic and nacreous lacquers, with excellent light fastness and brilliant colour properties, free of REACH-critcal ingredients BerlaPrint printing inks, as two-component or stoving systems
Lacquers to get people talking. BERLAC AG: TELEPHONY.
TELEPHONY. Product programme. clear lacquers and base coats with above-average resistance to chemical and mechanical influences, for thermoplastics and elastomers, for galvanised and PVDmetallised material clear lacquer systems for reduced susceptibility to dirt and easy cleaning properties clear lacquers with special tactile properties, such as soft-touch or anti-slip effects metallic, nacreous and opaque base coats, dyed or in combination with dyed clear lacquers economical single-coat systems with high abrasion resistance energy-efficient, hard-wearing UV lacquers, also aqueous-based, combinable with all conceivable colours of base coats laser-engravable coating systems for use with day-night design for keypads BerlaPrint pad and screen printing inks, as two-component or stoving Systems high gloss base and clear coats to create mirror effects and special depht effects
Packaging - as sophisticated as the contents. BERLAC AG: COSMETICS PACKAGING.
COSMETICS PACKAGING. Product programme. primers for a wide range of plastic substrates top coats in all conceivable colours and effects for PVD-metallised or vacuumdeposited surfaces systems with excellent adhesion properties and superior resistance to abrasion, finger prints and the content themselves solvent-based, aqueous and UV-curing systems BerlaPrint pad and screen printing inks, as two-component or stoving systems systems ideal for printing or hot foil embossing
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