Oerlikon has acquired he leading components’ provider Coeudor. This acquisition helps Oerlikon meet the needs of its customers in the luxury market, says Markus Tacke, CEO Oerlikon Surface Solutions Division.

A well-established brand, Coeurdor provides the entire services for design, manufacturing and coating of metallic components to world-leading luxury brands. The company’s accessories form parts of leather bags, belts, watches and other luxury goods. Coeurdor is headquartered in France and has production facilities in Italy and Portugal, employing a skilled workforce of more than 220 employees.

Oerlikon provides innovative surface solutions, such as PVD (physical vapor deposition) coatings for metal and plastic components, diamond-like coatings (DLC) and surface coating systems, as well as additive manufacturing powders and printing services. These solutions serve customers in the aerospace, automotive, medical and tooling markets, and are also used in high-end deco, consumer and white goods. Coeurdor’s expertise lies in designing and manufacturing components and using PVD and sustainable electroplating for the finishing of luxury goods.