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The top automobile manufacturers in the world rely upon COVENTYA. Beyond the Surface
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The top automobile manufacturers in the world rely upon COVENTYA.
Beyond the Surface
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Unlock the full potential of your automotive components with COVENTYA Surface Finishing Technology.
Automotive OEM’s recognize the value that surface treatment brings to their
finished product. They understand that their reputation, future success, and most
importantly, the safety of their customer can be just one bad design decision away.
It’s more important now than ever to choose the right surface finishing partner.
Automotive design engineers from many of the world’s leading car manufacturers
and tier one suppliers have come to rely upon COVENTYA.
Why?
As a reliable partner for many of the world’s most
respected automobile manufacturers, COVENTYA
has over
150 product approvals with
new ones added every year.
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Commitment, driven by the automobile.
COVENTYA develops and supplies specialty chemicals for surface finishing in over 40
countries and on 4 continents. With roots that date back to 1927, we are an established and
recognized market leader. Our products are as diverse as are the industries and applications
they can be found in; from automobiles to oil fields and computers to fashion, COVENTYA
products touch lives each and every day.
The automobile is an integral part of the culture at COVENTYA. From the early phases
of new product development, to managing global supply chains of approved processes,
COVENTYA’s commitment to this industry is unmistakable.
“ Global mobility has effectively changed human life in the 20th century and this is largely
due to the automotive industry. Keeping this dream alive while ensuring it fits properly in a
sustainable world is the daily challenge on which we thrive.”– Thomas Costa, CEO
COVENTYA’s success is directly linked
to the automobile. Nearly
50% of our revenue is derived
from this industry.
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Innovation forward.
On average
12% of our annual revenue comes from products
developed in the past 3 years.
COVENTYA is committed to innovation. With six (6) well-equipped R & D centers around
the globe and a highly capable staff of scientists, we confidently view the surface treatment
challenges of tomorrow as today’s opportunities.
When we look to the future, what challenges will our automotive partners face?
î Different geographic markets and applications will demand finishes with modified
performance characteristics
î Increased use of lightweight materials will require finishes with enhanced durability
î Growth in eco-awareness will necessitate fully green technology
î Steady growth of hybrid or e-car will require novel, high performance
finishing technology
î Demand for consumer safety will require dependable finishes along with the ability to
monitor and defend authenticity
Undoubtedly, automakers will need a finishing partner with both the vision and
capacity to innovate solutions that meet all requirements with economical efficiency.
This is COVENTYA.
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Today’s automakers effectively combine art and
science to create a product that touches the
human spirit while safely and quickly moving the
rest of you. This miracle of motion would not be
possible without surface finishing, and whether
it’s zinc alloys on fasteners, electroless nickel on
brake pistons or decorative chrome on plastic
trim, COVENTYA has the right surface treatment
product for your needs.
With such a comprehensive product line, our OEM
partners have full confidence in our ability to deliver
products that consistently perform in the most
challenging environments. The graph below
illustrates just how far our industry has come in
terms of performance requirements and how
COVENTYA has been there every step along
the way.
ECOLINE.
COVENTYA recognizes that eco-responsibility
is the price of admission to a crowded market
place. For this reason, we’ve taken this several
steps further and promoted a collective mindset
that permeates throughout our organization and
guides many of our decisions.
We call it ECOLINE.
î Creation of an eco-GRADE system for all products
î New products coming out of R&D must be eco-friendly
î Ongoing “responsible use” training for customers
î Commitment to sustainable business practices
î Expansion of our global WATERCARE division
Technology that moves you.
On average
12% of our annual revenue comes from products
developed in the past 3 years.
Pretreatment
î PRESOL/PRELIK
Soak Cleaners
î PRESOL/PRELIK
Electrocleaners
î PICKLANE
Activators
î LUMIA
Aluminum treatment
Protection
î PERFORMA Zinc Alloys
î PRIMION Alkaline Zinc
î ZETAPLUS Acid Zinc
î LANTHANE/FINIDIP
Passivates
î FINIGARD
Top Coats/Sealers
î FINIGARD/FINILUBE
Torque/Tension/COF
modifiers
Decoration
î CUBRAC Acid Copper
î CRYSTAL Bright Nickel
î CRITERION Semi-bright
Nickel
î CRITERION Micro-porous/
cracked Nickel
î SATIN CRYSTAL
Satin Nickel
î TRISTAR Trivalent Chrome/
Black Chrome
î SILKEN Plating on Plastics
î Full line of Precious Metal
Processes
Functional
î ENOVA Electroless Nickel
î STABAC Tin and Tin Alloys
î Hard Chrome
WaterCare (The OMEGA Line)
î Coagulants
î Cationic Polymers
î Metal Precipitants
î Flocculants
î Foam Reducers
PRODUCT LINEexcellent rating
better rating
good rating
THE ECO-GRADE SYSTEMThe symbol for eco-friendly products:
HGIH YREV HGIH I UDEM WOL
SALT SPRAY RESISTANCE
EVOLUTION OF CORROSION RESISTANCE REQUIREMENTS
CURRENT
2004
2000
1992
1985
1969
RedCorrosion
WhiteCorrosion
ALCYON Cyanide Zn
ZET n
PRIMION 240 Alkaline Zinc/FINIGARD
PERFORMA 260 ZnN i
PERFORMA 280 ZnN i
PERFORMA 285 ZnNi
APLUS Acid Z
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Support that drives expectations forward.
COVENTYA has a global network of highly qualified surface
finishing specialists called Key Industry Managers (KIM)
and they have one objective: Support our automotive partners.
Working closely with automobile OEM’s and Tier 1 suppliers, KIM
Managers effectively monitor both current applications and future
needs in real time.
This dynamic approach facilitates rapid feedback, fluid
information sharing, and increases the speed and efficiency of
the specification and approval process.
Our work doesn’t end after we gain your approval. Our team
of KIM Managers, Product Managers, and National Sales Staff
take an active role in monitoring compliance of surface treatment
activity throughout the supply chain to ensure our automotive
partners are receiving approved and authentic COVENTYA
treated parts.
Considering our international presence, COVENTYA is well
positioned to protect the global interests of our automotive
supply partners.
KIM
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Finishing first.
COVENTYA has nearly 500 surface treatment processes, many of which can
be found on a typical automobile.
PROTECTIVEFastenersFluid DeliveryBrake CalipersClampsDoor Hinges
FUNCTIONALBrake PistonsShock AbsorbersFuel InjectionSeat Belts
DECORATIVEExterior TrimBumpersWheelsInterior Trim
POPEmblemsButtons/KnobsGrills
With our long list of product approvals,
it should be clear that COVENTYA is
established as a reliable partner
for Automaker OEM’s and Tier 1
suppliers. Our ongoing efforts are
validated by many of the leading
automakers in the world which have
approved our products.
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HEADQUARTERS51 Rue Pierre92588 Clichy CEDEXFrance
www.coventya.com
For responsive KIM support please email at: [email protected]
For local support please contact our country location closest to you or visit our web site for complete contact information.
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