
As a pioneer in the fields of vacuum coating and roll-to-roll coating technologies, VON ARDENNE brings decades of proven technical expertise to the table. This third-generation family-owned company operates globally with more than 1,300 employees, numerous production and service locations, and over 1,000 installed vacuum systems.
Given this expertise and these capabilities, and following a carefully planned succession, VON ARDENNE ensures the continued operation of FTG vacuum web coating systems and future developments through seamless support. With this transaction, VON ARDENNE strengthens its position as the world’s leading provider of roll-to-roll vacuum coating systems.
Dr. Markus Piwko, VP of Web Coating & Electron Beam Systems at VON ARDENNE, commented on the company’s role in ensuring continuity and innovation: “We are honored to carry on the legacy of Applied’s web coating business. Combining VON ARDENNE’s deep expertise in vacuum coating with the proven platforms we’ve acquired from Applied enables us to offer our customers worldwide continuity, improved service, and forward-looking technology roadmaps.”
Building on this service-oriented approach, Julian Saier, Global Head of Service at VON ARDENNE, added: “Our priority is to provide seamless and reliable support to our existing customer base. With our global service presence and our proven track record in web coating, we will ensure that customers receive the spare parts, upgrades, and technical support they need to maintain and expand their operations.”
Dr. Carsten Goergens, Managing Director of Applied Materials WEB Coating GmbH, stated: “VON ARDENNE’s world-class expertise in vacuum coating and roll-to-roll coating technologies will provide customers of the TopBeam™, TopMet™, SmartWeb™, and TopCoil™ coating systems will continue to benefit from strong operational support and continuous innovation in the years to come.”
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About VON ARDENNE
VON ARDENNE develops and manufactures systems for the industrial vacuum coating of materials such as glass, wafers, metal strips, and polymer films. Our customers use these materials to manufacture high-quality products such as solar cells, architectural glass, fuel cells, semiconductors, and recyclable packaging.
With more than 60 years of experience in electron beam technology and over 50 years of experience in magnetron sputtering, VON ARDENNE is a pioneer and a leading global provider of systems and technologies in PVD thin-film and vacuum process engineering.
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