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Lacquers determine the lasting appearance of surfaces. They provide your productswith attractive surfaces of outstanding durability.

Berlac plays a vital part in the added-value chain by developing and manufacturing of premium-grade coating solutions and printing inks for decorative and functionalapplications on plastic, chromium-plated and metallised substrates, carbon fibrecomposites, metal and glass.

With innovative solutions, we imbue the material you use with an unmistakeableidentity and ensure even greater success to you.

BERLAC AG:COATING SYSTEMS FOR YOUR SUCCESS.

We are an experienced all-round partner for industrial contract coaters, for in-house coating tier-one and tier-two suppliers as well as for OEMs in a wide variety of sectors.

With our comprehensive expertise we develop and manufacture sophisticated coating solutions in close collaboration with our customers:

• designed as all-in-one solutions ranging from primers through printing inks• tailored to specific projects and applications• even in very small batches and for low-volume production

BERLAC AG:WE SUPPLY MORE THAN JUST PRODUCTS.

We support our customers with innovative projects:

• as an experienced development partner• with a profound understanding of sector-specific requirements• with interdisciplinary knowhow and precise adjustment to the processes of all

involved supply-chain partners• with an excellent knowledge of raw and substrate materials• with a highly-developed feeling for future trends

BERLAC AG:DEVELOPMENT PARTNER FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS.

At Berlac, we ensure the successful development and production of premium coatings by means of fully-integrated manufacturing processes:

• using a quality management system in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 covering all stages of development and manufacture

• thanks to customer-specific and in-house test procedures and practical trials• with intensive process monitoring right down to fine-tuning end applications on site

to ensure perfect performance on customers’ equipment

BERLAC AG:BRINGING QUALITY TO THE SURFACE.

Dealing with challenging materials is all part of our everyday commitment. Our top-quality special and effect coatings are ideal for:• thermosets and thermoplastics• ultra-flexible elastomeric substrates, such as liquid and solid silicone, TPU, TPE• galvanised surfaces• PVD-metallised plastics• carbon fibre reinforced plastics• bioplastics from renewable biomass sources• metal substrates including non-ferrous metals• aluminium and stainless steel• glass

BERLAC AG:AT HOME ON EVERY SURFACE.

BERLAC AG:COMPREHENSIVE SPECTRUM OF EXPERTISE.

Our extensive programme of products covers the complete range of wet lacquers: • primers• clear lacquers• opaque base coats• effect and design lacquers• zapon lacquers• printing inks designed for screen and pad printing and for roller and casting

processes• casting-resin lacquers in various grades of hardness• dye solutions• pigment preparations based on transparent pigments• masking and strippable lacquers to provide temporary protection• one and two-component systems• stoving systems• air, forced and stove-drying systems• UV-curing systems (conventional and aqueous)• solvent-based systems• low-solvent high solids• waterborne systems

1945

BERLAC AG:HISTORY.

1928

1932

Berlac factory established by Kurt Berger in St. Gallen, Switzerland, to produce paints and lacquers for the leatherindustry: Berger Lacke = Berlac

Relocation to Sissach, the company‘s current headquarters andproduction centre

Development and production of special lacquers for the Swiss luxury watch industry commenced. A success story begins that will lead to our current position as market leader in this area.

Systematic internationalisation of business with main focus on Europe and Asia

Successive expansion of product range to include top-quality special lacquers and effects for decorative and functional applications in the metal, plastics and carbon composites sectors

since 1982

since 1985

BERLAC AG:HISTORY.

75th anniversary: > 60 employees, > CHF 14 million in sales

Awarded Swiss TS certificate for introducing and implementing a quality management system in compliance with ISO 9001:2000

2003

2005

BERLAC AG:HISTORY.

Subsidiaries established in Hong Kong and Shenzhen (China)

Acquisition of neighbouring factory premises to expand production capacity and extend space for laboratory and dispatchdepartment

Launch of new trademark and new corporate design under theBerlac Group umbrella

The sphere with stylised reflection is the visual brand elementunifying all brands of the Berlac Group.

2007

2008

2011

BERLAC AG:HISTORY.

Expansion of the solvent based product range (thermal and UV-curing) by waterborne systems and industrial printing inks for screen and pad printing applications

Portfolio harmonization in the field of special coating products: Berlac takes over the ski and snowboard as well as the carbon coatings business from Basler Lacke which in turn concentrates on future core business areas in the realm of road and hall markings.

Re-certification in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015

2012 / 2013

2014

2017

BERLAC AG:HISTORY.

Eight powerful brands united under the umbrella of the Berlac Group occupy leading market positions in their individual areas of specialisation:• sophisticated special and effect lacquers for the design and

lifestyle-oriented consumer goods sector• functional and decorative coating solutions for the automotive

industry• trail-blazing markings for streets and halls• innovative solutions for polyurethane and rubber processing• anti-corrosion paints • premium colourings for top-grade industrial coatings

BERLAC GROUP:EXPERTS IN COATINGS.

Berlac Group Switzerland

BomixChemieGmbH

Germany

BomexChemical

(Shanghai) LtdChina

BaslerLacke AG

Switzerland

TrilacolorPolska SP z o.o.

Poland

Berlac(Hong Kong)

Ltd Hong Kong

Berlac Trading (Shenzhen)

Co. LtdChina

CetelonLackfabrik

GmbHGermany

ISL-ChemieGmbH & Co.

KGGermany

ISL Chemical(Shanghai) Ltd

China

Berlac Pinturas y Quimicos de México Ltd.

Mexico

Berlac AGSwitzerland

WeckerleLackfabrik

GmbH Germany

BERLAC GROUP:STRUCTURE.

Head office / production facilities Sales organisation / warehouseSales organisation / warehouse / laboratories

Trilacolor Polska, SP z o.o., Poland

Berlac AG, Switzerland

Basler Lacke AG, Switzerland

Bomix Chemie GmbH, Germany

Cetelon Lackfabrik GmbH, Germany

ISL Chemie GmbH, Germany

Weckerle Lackfabrik GmbH, Germany

Bomex Chem. Shanghai Co. Ltd., China

ISL Chemical Shanghai Co. Ltd., China

Berlac Hong Kong Ltd, China

Berlac Trading Shenzenz Ltd., China

Berlac Pinturas y Quimicos de México Ltd., Mexico

Warehouse in India

Warehouse in Thailand

Warehouse in Korea

Warehouse in Singapore

BERLAC GROUP:WORLDWIDE LOCATIONS.

BERLAC GROUP:IN BRIEF 2019.

Head Office Berlac Group. Sissach. Switzerland

Production / marketing companies 12Switzerland. Germany. China. Mexico. Poland

Trading companies 2Hong Kong. China

Workforce worldwide > 660

Production volume in tonnes > 27‘000

Sales in CHF million > 185

EU-countriesGermany 38%Rest of EU-countries 62%

BERLAC GROUP:SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION 2019.

17%

58%

16%

9%

Switzerland

Asia

Rest of world

15%

Markings / Flooring

AutomotivePaints / Paste systems

Spectacles / Watchmaking / Jewellery

Release Agents

Paste Systems / PU

Consumer Design (cosmetics packaging, domestic appliances, medical technology, telephony, sanitary fittings, writing implements)

Ski and Board

BERLAC GROUP:SALES BY SECTOR 2019.

40%

18%

4%

14%

12%

5% 4% 3%

Special coatings / IMC / Various

BERLAC AG:IN BRIEF 2019.

Head office and production centre Berlac AG. Sissach. Switzerland

Branches Berlac (Hong Kong) Ltd. Hong KongBerlac Trading (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. China

Distribution partners China. Czech Republic. Germany. India. Italy. Mexico. Russia. Slovakia. Turkey. USA

Workforce worldwide > 100

Production volume in tonnes > 1,100

Sales in CHF million > 28

BERLAC AG:SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION 2019.

20%

51%

25%EU-countriesGermany 21%

Asia

Switzerland

Rest of world

4%

BERLAC AG: SALES BY SECTOR 2019.

Spectacle frame industry

Sport and leisureConsumer Design in general

Health incl. hearing aidsDomestic applicances / sanitary fittings

Automotive

Watches, jewellery, writing implements

Even tiny quantities make for great added value.

BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESWATCH AND JEWELLERY INDUSTRY.

Product programme.• BerlaPrint® screen and pad printing inks for high-relief prints and excellent contour

definition even with very small designs, as both air-drying and oven-drying systems • BerlaPrint® silver pad printing inks with good storage stability that can be used straight

from the tube for dust-free processing• Ready-to-use water-resistant and lightfast phosphorescent pigments BerlaGlow® with

above-average intensity and duration of afterglow, suitable for high relief application and available for a virtually unlimited range of possible shades

• Clear lacquers, transparent or coloured, as 2-component or stoving systems for low stovingtemperatures (140°)

• High-resistance opaque coloured lacquers with direct adhesion to a wide variety of metals, suitable for subsequent cutting, stamping, shaping and engraving, as 2-component or stovingsystems

• Rapid-drying, light-resistant zapon protective lacquers, with excellent adhesion to various metals, transparent or coloured, as air-drying or oven-drying systems


Product programme.• Extremely clear polishing lacquers with outstanding scratch-resistance and high solids

content for brilliant high gloss and filling power, up to 800µ (0.8mm) coat thickness, transparent or coloured

• Ultra-fine metallic and nacreous base coats for exceptional metallic brilliance, either coloured or in combination with coloured clear lacquers

• Self-levelling casting-resin lacquers with high scratch resistance in various grades of hardness, intended for subsequent sanding and polishing, transparent or as colouredcovering coats

• Solvent-based masking lacquers with direct adhesion to various substrates for temporary protection in electroplating/degreasing baths and during mechanical processing, such as sand-blasting, brushing or sanding, suitable for bi-colour electroplating and for partial masking of substrates

• Durable, water-soluble process lacquers Berlaqua against scratching and damage during mechanical processing

• Transparent strippable lacquers that are easy to remove and provide protection for polished metal during transport or assembly


BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESAUTOMOTIVE.

Outer and inner values that appeal.

Product programme.• clear lacquer systems for thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers and PVD-metallised

substrates• clear coat systems Berlac® paint-over-chrome that can be coloured to any shade

required (i.e. dark chrome) to give chrome surfaces an individualised appearance and to protect electroplated components (interior and exterior) throughout the entire life cycle of the product

• low-VOC dual cure UV clearcoat systems for interior applications, designed for complex 3D components with shadow zones

• clear lacquer systems with special tactile properties, such as soft-touch and anti-slip effects

• Berlac® Reflexion mirror-smooth 3-coat lacquer system to imitate the appearance of chromed surfaces comparable with those obtained by galvanic plating or PVD metallisation

• efficient and highly transparent carbon coating system Berlac® Basco for shorter processing times due to greater coat thickness per application and outstanding sandability of each coat


Product programme.• ultrafine metallic base coats that can also be dyed or combined with dyed clear lacquers• elastic coating systems for ultra-flexible substrates, such as silicones, TPE, TPU, flexible

PVC• laser-engravable coating systems for use in day-night design applications• high-gloss base coats and clear lacquers to create mirror effects and special depth effects• screen and pad printing inks BerlaPrint® for interior and exterior applications made of

plastic and metal • screen printing inks BerlaPrint® for extensive two-dimensional application, ultra-flexible

for subsequent thermoforming• versatile phosphorescent inks BerlaSign® for electroless functional and ambient lighting• widely compatible pigment preparations based on highly transparent pigments for

colouring high-end clear lacquers and tinting metallic and nacreous lacquers, with excellent light fastness and brilliant colour properties, free of REACH-critcal ingredients


BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESSANITARY FITTINGS.

Fittings fit for the future.

Product programme.• clear lacquers with excellent direct adhesion to metal and galvanic substrates,

transparent or dyed• PUR clear lacquers for PVD-metallised plastic substrates, transparent or

dyed• clear lacquers with above-average resistance to abrasion, chemicals and

changes in temperature• VOC-reduced Berlac® mono-cure UV clearcoat system for PVD-metallised

surfaces consisting of primer and topcoat, with above-average scratch and abrasion resistance and perfect intermediate adhesion between the UV-curing lacquers and the PVD coating

• water-repellent, easy-clean and antibacterial clear coat systems• soft-touch and anti-slip effects for a sensitive feeling


Product programme.• ultrafine metallic and nacreous lacquers for perfect metal imitations and

colour-stable galvanic effects as stoving or two-component systems, also dyed or in combination with dyed clear lacquers

• opaque base coats for economical single coat applications, as one or two-component systems

• REACH-compliant BerlaMark Laser products in reactive powder form for durable and high-definition markings of metallic and electroplated plastic surfaces by using conventional CO2 lasers, with high chemical and mechanical resistance and designed for interior and exterior applications

• screen and pad printing inks BerlaPrint®, as one- or two-component systems


BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESDOMESTIC APPLIANCES.

We put brands centre stage -strikingly and dependably.

Product programme.• clear lacquers with special surface properties for reducing susceptibility to dirt

and above-average resistance to abrasion, aggressive media and heat• FDA approved systems for direct contact with foodstuffs• clear lacquers for PVD-metallised and vacuum-deposited thermoplastics

and flexible plastic substrates• clear lacquers with special tactile properties, such as soft-touch, anti-slip and

ceramic-like effects• ultrafine metallic and nacreous lacquers for perfect metal imitations and colour-

stable galvanic effects as stoving or two-component systems, also dyed or in combination with dyed clear lacquers

• opaque base coats for economical single-coat applications, as one or two-component systems


Product programme.• energy-efficient and environment-friendly water-based UV systems• high gloss base and clear coats to create mirror effects and special depht

effects• BerlacPrint® pad and screen printing inks for subsequent finishing• REACH-compliant BerlaMark Laser products in reactive powder form for

durable and high-definition markings of metallic and electroplated plastic surfaces by using conventional CO2 lasers, with high chemical and mechanical resistance and designed for interior and exterior applications


BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESSPECTACLE FRAME INDUSTRY.

Whether plasticor metal - we provide flexibility.

Product programme.• clear lacquers with excellent direct adhesion and good resistance to chemical and

mechanical influences. For use on both plastic and metal substrates, as well as with ultra-flexible materials (PUR and PE elastomers, PET, flexible PVC, silicones, etc.)

• clear lacquers for galvanised and PVD-metallised thermoplastic and ultra-flexible materials• clear lacquers with special tactile effects, such as soft-touch and anti-slip effects• overcoatable systems for multi-colour design• dyestuff solutions for dyeing clear lacquers and for colouring metallic lacquers• widely compatible pigment preparations based on highly transparent pigments for

colouring high-end clear lacquers and tinting metallic and nacreous lacquers, with excellent light fastness and brilliant colour properties, free of REACH-critcal ingredients

• metallic, nacreous, opaque base coats, available dyed or combined with dyed clear coats• self-levelling casting-resin lacquers with high scratch resistance in various grades of

hardness, intended for subsequent sanding and polishing, transparent or coloured• BerlaPrint® printing inks, as two-component or stoving systems• lacquers for syringe application

BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESSPECTACLE FRAME INDUSTRY.

BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESHEALTH CARE.

Coatingsolutions - madefor life.

Our solutions and services for medical technology.• coating solutions for devices on the body (e.g. hearing aids), for devices in the body

(dental and surgical) and for fittings and equipment• primers• 2-component clear lacquers and base coats for plastics and metal, with extremely

high levels of resistance for a long-lasting and attractive appearance• epoxy-based stoving systems for metallic substrates, clear, opaque and transparent

tinted• polyurethane systems, with specific tinting• antibacterial and biocompatible systems• assistance with the selection of special raw materials• comprehensive analytics for quality assurance• elaboration of colour shades from colour charts or to meet customer specifications,

available in very small quantities from 100g for markers



Our product programme for the hearing aid industry.• transparent coatings with outstanding resistance to abrasion, cosmetics and

perspiration, resistant to UV and ultrasound• clear coatings with tactile properties• dye solutions for colouring clear coatings and for tinting metallic coatings• intensely coloured and widely compatible pigment preparations based on highly

transparent pigments for colouring clear coatings and tinting metallic and nacreous coatings, containing no REACH-critical ingredients

• metallic, nacreous and opaque base coats, also tinted or in combination with tinted clear coatings

• systems for categories of polyamide that are difficult to coat: PA 6, PA 66, PA 12, PA GFK

• sophisticated shades of colour and effects in line with the latest trends• BerlaPrint® 1 and 2-component printing inks for sharply contoured printing even in

the case of very small designs

BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESSPORT AND LEISURE.

Product programme for the ski and board industry.• Screen printing, curtain and spray coatings (in solvent-based, aqueous and UV

systems)• Coloured coatings for creative design and special effects• Clear lacquers, gloss to matt• Tactile systems for soft feel effect, hard coat, relief, anti-skid, etc.• Digital printing inks for direct printing of classic ski films (TPU-ABS, PA, HDPE,

etc.)


Product programme for the bike industry.• Environmentally-friendly water-based Berlac® Hydro 1-component stoving system

for all conceivable effects and designs, available as primers, base coats and topcoats for steel and aluminium substrates, suitable for 2-stage (BOP base coat / hydro or clear powder coating) or 3-stage application (primer / basecoat / hydro or powder coating)

• Efficient and ultra-transparent Berlac® Basco carbon coating system in automotive quality for frames and add-on parts with lightweight carbon-fibre reinforced components, offering shorter processing times thanks to higher coat thickness per application and thanks to the outstanding sandability of individual coats, available as an all-in solution consisting of primer, filler, colour, effect and colourless protective lacquer

• Berlaprint® 1 and 2-component printing inks with excellent adhesion to all metals and a wide range of plastics, precisely coordinated for use with appropriate Berlac® topcoats, for sharply contoured printing even when used for very small designs, suitable for decoration and promotional text on frames, forks and rims


Product programme for the bike industry.• Berluran® 1-component solvent-based stoving lacquers with low stoving

temperatures for resource-friendly application and with excellent direct adhesion to all metallic substrates (add-on parts, spokes, hubs, rims), with high resistance to mineral oil, brake fluid DOT4/DOT5, cold cleaners, WD40, lubricants and commercial cleaning agents

• Berlacryl® 2-component single-stage topcoats and clear lacquers with outstanding adhesion to all metals and virtually all plastics, with automotive approval as per TL 226, available in various levels of gloss as transparent or coloured clear lacquers and as metallic, nacreous and opaque base coats


BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESWRITING IMPLEMENTS.

As unmis-takeable as a signature.

Product programme.• Extremely clear polishing lacquers with outstanding scratch-resistance and high

solids content for brilliant high gloss and filling power, up to 800µ (0.8mm) coat thickness for special depth effects, transparent or coloured

• clear lacquers with above-average resistance to aggressive media and mechanical impact as two-component or stoving systems

• clear lacquers with special tactile effects, such as soft-touch or anti-slip effects• metallic, nacreous and opaque base coats, also dyed or in combination with

dyed clear lacquers as one or two-component stoving systems• dye solutions for dyeing clear lacquers and colouring metallic lacquers• widely compatible pigment preparations based on transparent pigments for

colouring high-end clear lacquers and tinting metallic and nacreous lacquers, with excellent light fastness and brilliant colour properties, free of REACH-critcalingredients

• BerlaPrint ® printing inks, as two-component or stoving systems

BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESWRITING IMPLEMENTS.

Lacquers to get people talking.

BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESTELEPHONY.

Product programme.• clear lacquers and base coats with above-average resistance to chemical and

mechanical influences, for thermoplastics and elastomers, for galvanised and PVD-metallised material

• clear lacquer systems for reduced susceptibility to dirt and easy cleaning properties• clear lacquers with special tactile properties, such as soft-touch or anti-slip effects• metallic, nacreous and opaque base coats, dyed or in combination with dyed clear

lacquers• economical single-coat systems with high abrasion resistance• energy-efficient, hard-wearing UV lacquers, also aqueous-based, combinable with all

conceivable colours of base coats• laser-engravable coating systems for use with day-night design for keypads• BerlaPrint® pad and screen printing inks, as two-component or stoving Systems• high gloss base and clear coats to create mirror effects and special depht effects

BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESTELEPHONY.

BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESCOSMETICS PACKAGING.

Packaging - as sophisticated as the contents.

Product programme.• primers for a wide range of plastic substrates• top coats in all conceivable colours and effects for PVD-metallised or vacuum-

deposited surfaces• systems with excellent adhesion properties and superior resistance to

abrasion, finger prints and the content themselves• solvent-based, aqueous and UV-curing systems • BerlaPrint® pad and screen printing inks, as two-component or stoving

systems• systems ideal for printing or hot foil embossing

BERLAC AG:SECTORS OF ACTIVITIESCOSMETICS PACKAGING.

BERLAC AG – REFERENCES: SPECTACLES AND JEWELLERY -A SELECTION.

BERLAC AG – REFERENCES:AUTOMOTIVE - A SELECTION.

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