Speed. Delivery time is a critical issue to our customers. To stay competitive in today’s markets, one must not only be good, but must also be fast. To accommodate that need, Oerlikon Balzers continues to expand the network of coating centers in the U.S., Canada, and worldwide. Customers find that we are the best in on-time delivery.

Quality. In order to meet customer needs, Oerlikon Balzers has employed top quality engineers and state of the art equipment. In the near future, a new applications development center will be introduced near our Elgin, Illinois headquarters to help us be even faster in introducing new technologies to the market and in meeting our customers’ needs.

Differentiation. Oerlikon Balzers has the greatest variety of coatings for the various applications in the market. In 2004 we introduced our BALINIT® ALCRONA (AlCrN) coating which has shown great promise and has already received good acceptance in a variety of applications. Oerlikon Balzers continues to invest in new generation coatings to meet customer requirements in the various market segments.

Global Network. One of Oerlikon Balzers strengths is its size, stability, and global network. With nearly 90 coating centers around the world, a strong R&D force and regional application centers, we have the resources to serve our customers better than everyone – and it shows. Oerlikon Balzers is the market leader both around the world and in North America.