COMPANY PRESENTATION
Unrivalled know-how at the service of our clients Can one be passionate about PET film? We at Coveme believe so, because this is simply what 40 years of engineering polyester has taught us. We treat, coat, heat-stabilize and laminate PET for a wide range of applications, and are proud to know that our materials give a vital contribution behind the scenes to the most technically advanced devices in everyday life. Over the years every challenge brought to us by our clients and potential clients, from all over the world, has contributed to the growth of our know-how and forced us to find the most innovative solutions. So thanks to all our customers, and welcome to the new ones that want to put us to the test!
Milestones 1965: Foundation of Coveme Spa as distributor of electrical insulation materials 1976: Start of production of Nomex based flexible laminates 1984: Start of the distribution of polyester film for flexible packaging 1991: Set-up of the first production line for TCA treatment 1994: Coveme enters the inkjet and laser facestock business 1996: Opening of the production site in Gorizia and the first heat stabilization line 1998: Development of the first dymat backsheet for solar panels 2000: Development of substrates for airbag sensors 2002: Development of substrates for Home Diagnostic biosensor strips 2004: Launch of a transfer release substrate for screen printing 2006: Development of substrates for weatherable and long lasting facestock, so called durable labels 2007: Launch of dymat PYE, a new high grade Pet based backsheet 2010: Coveme takes the lead in the backsheet manufacturing market 2011: Opening of a new backsheet production plant in China
Coveme Today
Coveme production plants Coveme Co ltd, Zangjiagang, China Coveme spa Gorizia, Italy
Coveme 5 Pillars Product and process innovation are at the heart of Coveme s activities and fundamentals for the development of new products for highly technological industries of rapid growth and continuous evolution. In this context, the strong partnerships with our clients and suppliers are of utmost importance and vital for a successful common growth. The entrepreneurial mindset, sagaciousness and know-how gained through the years have led Coveme to be the first European company in its field, to open a manufacturing plant in China. Our concern for the protection of the environment is reflected not only in what we produce but also how we produce, which means a lean and green production technology and relationship with our partners. The reliability of Coveme, guaranteed by high quality standards and rigorous control, is the promise we keep to our clients.
The value of innovation Innovation needs sound foundations in order to become a tangible value for our clients: TECHNOLOGY QUALITY SUSTAINABILITY
Quality Coveme s R&D activites and manufacturing processes are completely focused on high quality for high performance. For us, this means strict and consistent adherence to measurable and verifiable standards to achieve uniformity of output that satisfies specific customer requirements.
Technology Coveme has been converting polyester film for over 20 years and has successfully developed sophisticated technologies in the production of high-tech films for various industries. The value Coveme adds to the film is vital for its clients who, themselves, work with advanced production processes. Coveme has two production sites, one in Gorizia, Italy, and one in Zhangjiagang, China. The 8 production lines installed are set up for the following converting processes: lamination, surface treatment, heat stabilization, coating and slitting
Our Manufacturing Coating and heat-stabilization line Pallettizing robot Lamination line Slitting
Sustainability The two production sites of Coveme work in accordance with the latest standards protecting the environment. Our goal is to control and optimize the energetic consumption of our production processes, the storage of our base materials and the waste handling. Green production In the two production sites Coveme works by adopting measures to protect the environment: Emission treatment Storage of chemicals Waste disposal Pest control procedure Optimization of energy resources RoHS and REACH compliance Coveme is ISO 14001 certified Carbon Footprint Coveme is currently investing in balancing its Carbon footprint through 3 types of actions: In 2010, 100kW of solar panels have been installed on the roof of Coveme s headquarters in Bologna. In June 2012, 158kw of photovoltaic modules will be installed on the rooftop of Coveme's Gorizia plant. Coveme is sponsoring "The Million Tree Project" : the project aims to plant one million trees in Inner Mongolia by 2014.
Our business units
PHOTOVOLTAIC Today Coveme is the global leader in the manufacturing and development of backsheets based on high grade Pet, and the dymat PYE range is the most sold backsheet worldwide. dymat PYE is a high performance backsheet that guarantees a long-lasting quality of a photovoltaic module. It protects the solar cells from humidity, harsh physical and chemical environments, and guarantees total electrical insulation.
FLEXIBLE CIRCUITRY "Roll to Roll" and "Sheet to Sheet" printing systems in the field of flexible circuitry require a support that guarantees planarity and dimensional stability as well as high adhesion with conductive inks with the highest conductivity. Coveme meets these requirements with a range of treated and heat stabilized polyester films, ideal for high speed printing.
BIOMEDICAL Coveme supplies some of the most important multinational companies operating in the field of biomedical diagnostics with polyester films on which the reaction elements of chemical or electronic analysis can be applied. The range of products includes substrates printable with conductive inks and enzymatic pastes, gold-sputtered and hydrophilic layers, besides other customized materials.
TRANSFER RELEASE Coveme s range of release coated polyester films for the heat transfer of images onto fabrics are environmental friendly, heat stabilized and in-line treated. There are versions for CAD lettering, silk screen, off-set of flexo printing, flock and casting of PVC or polyuretane (PU). The product range includes heat stabilized and treated polyester films for both hot and cold transfer application, with opaque or glossy finish.
ELECTRICAL INSULATION In the field of electrical insulation Coveme started in the early '70s as a distributor for DuPont Nomex and Kapton. The tight collaboration of the two companies led Coveme to develop the production of own technologically advanced materials for the insulation of electrical machines (rotating and static) that require maximum performance in a small space and under high temperatures.
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING The product range offered by Coveme for the flexible packaging market consists of products based on polyester film (Pet) and Nylon that are used in food packaging and the medical and luxury industry. Coveme materials are also available in metallized version.
HIGH PERFORMANCE FACESTOCK Coveme has successfully introduced specific materials resistant to solvents, water, mechanical abrasion and high temperature. Thanks to a special coating, Coveme films can be printed with laser, thermal transfer and ink jet printing technologies and are compatible with a vast range of inks, both in black, white and colour. Furthermore, the process of in line heatstabilization of the film guarantees a high planarity and register during the printing process.
DIFFERENT INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS The special chemical treatment developed by Coveme changes permanently the surface tension of PET, making this plastic film an ideal support to be coated with water, solvent and hot melt based adhesive masses and systems, and also for resins and abrasive coatings. Coveme's product range includes also films that are treated chemically and additionally heat stabilized and coated in-line with specific coatings that make them suitable as a support for photopolymer plates.
Coveme management board Pier Luigi Miciano, President Giovanni Domenichini Board member Bruno Bucci Group CEO Amedeo Maccolini Group CFO Cesar Campos Group CCO Roberto Casagrande Stefano Neri
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