Prix SVC Espace Mittelland: Platit AG
On March 12, 2025, the Prix SVC Espace Mittelland will be awarded for the 15th time. Platit AG, based in Selzach SO, is among the finalists. A brief portrait of this family business, which sets global standards with innovative PVD coating technologies.
Platit AG is a leading manufacturer of PVD coating systems. These technologies increase the service life, efficiency and performance of tools and components. Headquartered in Selzach SO, the independent family-owned company employs 150 people and has installed over 650 coating systems worldwide. With service, support and sales offices in Europe, North America and Asia, the coating specialist maintains a close partnership with its customers and offers solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing manufacturing processes. Platit AG has established itself as the global market leader for coatings in the micro and nano range and develops the corresponding technology entirely in-house.
Flexible coating solutions for the highest demands
The company offers a wide range of high-tech coating systems that are characterized by their modular design, high flexibility and maximum user-friendliness. Customers benefit from Platit's many years of experience in cathodic arc coating, sputter coating and HiPIMS technology. These processes are used in various applications and can be integrated into hybrid processes.
In addition to the coating systems, Platit AG also develops complete turnkey systems that cover all upstream and downstream process steps of hard material coating - from decoating and edge pre-treatment to cleaning and post-treatment through to quality control. This allows the systems to be seamlessly integrated into existing tool manufacturing and regrinding processes. A key feature of Platit technology is the open source philosophy: customers can adapt the PVD coatings to their specific requirements and individual needs and drive forward their own developments. This results in tailor-made solutions with maximum coating performance that provide a decisive competitive advantage.
Increase efficiency, extend service life
Platit attaches great importance to the long-term use of its coating systems. Targeted upgrades and retrofit measures are used to modernize existing systems and significantly extend their service life. Replacing drives, pumps or control systems improves energy efficiency and contributes to economical production. As a result, customers not only benefit from high-performance coating solutions, but also from low operating costs in the long term.
Comprehensive service for maximum performance
In addition to high-quality coating systems, Platit AG offers a comprehensive service that supports customers throughout the entire product life cycle. From training and technical advice to regular maintenance and fast delivery of spare parts, the company ensures that the systems can be operated with maximum efficiency over the long term. Through close cooperation with customers and a global service network, Platit guarantees high availability and continuous performance enhancement of the systems.
More information: www.platit.com / www.svc.swiss
Prix SVC Espace Mittelland 2025
The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the Kursaal Bern. Around 1,300 guests from the worlds of business, science, politics and culture are expected to attend. The Prix SVC Espace Mittelland was first awarded in 2003 and will be held for the fifteenth time in 2025. Further information.
