NTI Nanofilm Further Strengthens European Presence With Strategic Acquisition Of EuropCoating Group

NTI Nanofilm expands its European footprint with the acquisition of EuropCoating Group, strengthening its position in decorative and functional coatings. This strategic move builds on the synergies established through the successful integration of AxynTeC in 2024, further enhancing expertise in industrial coatings and solidifying market presence across Europe.

With EuropCoating Group’s specialization in decorative coatings for luxury and consumer goods, including watches, jewellery, kitchenware, and sanitaryware, NTI Nanofilm gains an enhanced capability to serve high-value markets. EuropCoating Group’s well-established manufacturing facilities across Northern, Southern, and Eastern Germany, equipped with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications for medical devices, serve as a strong foundation for production, quality assurance, and market expansion.

By leveraging EuropCoating Group’s customer relationships and R&D capabilities, NTI Nanofilm is positioned to drive innovation, deepen industry engagement, and expand its footprint in Europe’s decorative and medical coatings segments. This acquisition underscores NTI Nanofilm’s commitment to investing in global growth, creating opportunities for customers, employees, and shareholders alike.

“As we advance our vision of becoming a global leader in nanotechnology, the acquisition of EuropCoating Group marks a pivotal step in expanding our foothold in Europe. Strengthening our decorative coating capabilities and entering the medical coatings segment enhances our ability to deliver market-disrupting solutions,” said Dr. Shi Xu, Founder, Executive Chairman, and Group CEO of NTI Nanofilm. “Together with EuropCoating Group’s expertise, we are well-positioned to drive sustainable growth and technological excellence across diverse industries.”

Dipl.-Ing. Burkhard Scholz, Managing Director of EuropCoating Group, shares this optimism. “I am very pleased to have found a strong partner in NTI Nanofilm to secure EuropCoating Group’s future as a key player in thin film technology across Europe. Connecting a strong Asian leader like NTI Nanofilm with EuropCoating Group’s rich European heritage will undoubtedly bring significant benefits to both partners. With NTI Nanofilm’s robust European sales team and unique technological capabilities, I am confident that EuropCoating Group will accelerate its growth in key markets within and beyond Germany.”

Ian Howe, NTI Nanofilm’s Group Chief Commercial Officer, adds, “The acquisition of EuropCoating Group marks an exciting milestone in our growth journey. By integrating their expertise and operational strengths with NTI Nanofilm’s innovative technologies, we are building a comprehensive offering that addresses both industrial and consumer needs. This partnership enables us to penetrate new market segments and deliver greater value to our European customers through an expanded product and service portfolio.”

About EuropCoating Group

With over 30 years of expertise and established facilities in Hohenlockstedt, Tuttlingen, and Zittau, EuropCoating Group specializes in advanced thin-film coating technologies. Offering solutions in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), anodic oxidation, and Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings, the company serves diverse industries, including industrial, decorative, and medical. EuropCoating's in-house R&D capabilities and certified quality systems ensure precise, high-performance solutions that address the unique challenges of its customers.

About NTI Nanofilm

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Singapore, NTI Nanofilm is a leading provider of nanotechnology solutions, specializing in coatings, advanced materials, thin-film equipment, nanofabrication, and hydrogen fuel cell solutions. Its proprietary technologies enhance product performance and sustainability across industries worldwide. NTI Nanofilm’s European presence includes its Netherlands-based entity and German subsidiary, AxynTeC, which specializes in plasmaIMPAX DLC coatings for industrial and medical applications. With expertise in pulsed laser deposition, contract manufacturing, engineering development, and coating equipment supply, AxynTeC strengthens NTI Nanofilm’s position in Southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2020, NTI Nanofilm employs over 3,000 people across Asia and Europe, driving innovation and sustainability globally.

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