HISTORY

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 PVD system

2006

  • Environmental management system ISO 14001 certification

2010

  • Installation of the first PVD inline system

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
Metallisierung in Farbe bei Zierring des Steuerungselements anhand eines Epilierers

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.