Höganäs Obtains
H. C. Starck’s Surface
Technology Division and
a New Technology for
Spherical Powders
Höganäs AB, Sweden, has signed an agreement
to purchase 100% of H. C. Starck Group’s Surface
Technology & Ceramic Powders division, STC,
Germany, a global manufacturer of surface
technology, ceramic, and additive manufacturing
powders. It operates as a legally separated, standalone
division within the group.
“The acquisition of STC also enables us to
deliver to new customer segments within aerospace
and adds a complementary geographic fit with STC’s
strong presence in Europe, in addition to our strong
geographical presence in Asia and Americas,” said
Fredrik Emilson, Höganäs CEO.
The closing of the transaction is expected during
the first half of 2018.
In other recent news, Höganäs has also
purchased Metasphere Technology, Luleå, Sweden, a
developer of a new technology for atomizing metals,
carbides, and ceramics at very high temperatures.
“We will be able to offer new and specialized
metal powders for surface coating and additive
manufacturing, among other areas,” added Emilson.
He noted that the metal powders produced today are
well suited for surfaces needing wear, corrosion, and
impact resistance.
Current users are supplied with products from
the pilot reactor, but work is ongoing to finalize the
production reactor, which will be started during the
first quarter of 2018.
The high temperatures enable atomizing of
raw materials usually not suited for that kind of
process, for instance, carbides or ceramics. Some
materials may not be possible to recycle, yet could be
remelted and atomized in Metasphere’s reactor, so
the technology can contribute to increased resource
utilization and sustainability in society.
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