\n\tOerlikon, Switzerland, has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Laser Cladding Services, Houston, Texas, which specializes in laser cladding applications for the energy industry. The acquisition extends and improves the Surface Solutions Segment’s service offering in laser cladding and opens up access to key customers in the U.S. energy sector.<\/p>\n
\n\tOerlikon continues the strategic development of its surface solutions business and further expands its laser cladding technology expertise through this acquisition. The acquisition not only strengthens the existing laser cladding business, but also complements its thermal spray offering, thereby broadening the Segment’s portfolio of services.<\/p>\n
\n\tIn addition, Oerlikon can now extend its footprint in North America, where Laser Cladding Services is based, and also in the energy and oil & gas sectors, in which laser cladding is largely applied.<\/span><\/p>\n