Two decades of innovation and growth
Since our foundation in 2001, we have continuously established ourselves as a leading supplier in the painting and coating industry. From our humble beginnings painting multi-function steering wheel switches for the Mercedes Benz E-Class to the development of innovative pre-treatment processes and state-of-the-art PVD technologies – our history is characterised by commitment, quality and technological progress.
Company foundation
2001
- Painting and laser marking of multi-function steering wheel controls (Mercedes Benz E-Klasse)
- Foundation of the SiTY joint venture with Ta Yang Silicone Rubber
- Production of silicone keypads for the automotive and consumer goods industries
2003
- Quality management system TS 16949 certification
2004
- Development of a proprietary pre-treatment process
2005
- Hall expansion and doubling of production capacity
Installation of the first injection moulding machine
2016
- Energy management system to ISO 50001
2017
- Installation of a UV coating system for high-gloss surfaces
- Development of emblems with 3D depth effect and multi-colour printing
2018
- Foundation of the Silcos Dongguan branch in China
- First series application of Siloptics Black Chrome in PVD technology
2019
- Digital printing on silicone
- Expansion of the printing area for plastic components
2020
- Automated placement of injection moulded parts on painting fixtures
- Hall extension with new test room and laboratory
Company’s 20-year anniversary
2022
- Installation of a heat recovery system to achieve the sustainability targets
2023
- Development and qualification of new PVD colours for the automotive industry
Deceptively real: siloptics® PVD
Elegant metal look for plastic surfaces. Brilliant, exclusive and functional. Our coating solution not only gives plastics and elastomers a high-quality look, but also outstanding technical properties for a wide range of applications.