Development and distribution of electroplating additives and electrolytes for corrosion protection as well as decorative and functional surface finishing.
DR. HESSE GmbH & Cie. KG
Bielefeld · Shanghai · Bogota · Milan · BydgoszczNew on Amplifa
About Dr. Hesse
DR. HESSE GmbH & Cie. KG is a medium-sized family-owned company headquartered in Bielefeld that has been active in electroplating technology for over 130 years. The company develops and distributes electroplating additives and electrolytes worldwide for corrosion and wear protection as well as for functional and decorative surface finishing of metals and plastics. The portfolio includes zinc and zinc alloy systems, decorative electrolytes, pretreatment processes for plastic coating (Plating on Plastics) and high-end corrosion protection systems for window hardware and oil production. The specialty chemicals manufactured in Germany are distributed via subsidiaries and a partner network in 30 countries worldwide. In addition to product development, Dr. Hesse provides technical support and troubleshooting for electroplating operations.
- Site
- Bielefeld
- Processes
- Electroplating deposition (development and distribution of additives/electrolytes), Zinc & zinc alloy systems, Decorative electrolytes for the highest quality requirements, Pretreatment for plastic coating, High-end corrosion protection systems (window hardware), High-end corrosion protection systems for oil production, Development of electroplating additives, Distribution
- Materials
- Zinc, Zinc alloys, Metals (surface finishing), Plastics (pretreatment/coating), Zinc alloys (zinc-nickel), Copper (acid bright copper), Nickel (satin nickel), Plastics (pretreatment)
- Industries
- Electroplating technology, Surface technology, Plastic coating, Window hardware, Oil production
- 01
Development of electroplating additives
- 02
Manufacturing of the specialty chemicals in Germany
- 03
Distribution via subsidiaries and partners
- 04
Technical support / troubleshooting
Materials & Processes
Zinc
Basis of the zinc electrolytes for corrosion protection coatings, such as the alkaline zinc process ZINKOR.
Zinc alloys (zinc-nickel)
Alkaline and acidic zinc-nickel processes for high-performance corrosion protection, such as ZINKOR Ni 14C and LUNACID.
Copper (acid bright copper)
Acid copper electrolytes such as PRIMUS for decorative coating systems with high brightness and uniform layer distribution.
Nickel (satin nickel)
Decorative and functional satin nickel systems such as SUPRAMATT for surfaces with the highest quality requirements.
Plastics (pretreatment)
Pretreatment processes for plastic coating and electroplating on plastics, such as HESSOPLAST and chromium-free VARIOETCH.
Locations
Bielefeld
DEHeadquarters, development and distribution
- Materials
- Zinc, zinc alloys, metals, plastics
Shanghai
CNSubsidiary Shanghai Luye Hesse High-Tech Materials Co., Ltd
Bogota
COSubsidiary DR HESSE Colombia SAS
Milan
ITSubsidiary
Bydgoszcz
PLSubsidiary Dr. Hesse Polska sp. z o.o.
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electroplating deposition (development and distribution of additives/electrolytes)Surface | – | – | – | – | Metals, Plastics |
| Zinc & zinc alloy systemsSurface | – | – | – | – | Zinc, Zinc alloys |
| Decorative electrolytes for the highest quality requirementsSurface | – | – | – | – | Metals |
| Pretreatment for plastic coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| High-end corrosion protection systems (window hardware)Surface | – | – | – | – | Metals |
| High-end corrosion protection systems for oil productionSurface | – | – | – | – | Metals |
Additional services
History
Over 130 years of experience in electroplating technology, company headquarters in Bielefeld