Surface Treatment

What Surface Treatment does

Surface Treatment Nederland B.V. is a privately held specialty industrial services provider founded in 1978 in Maasbracht, Netherlands, with a Belgian subsidiary (Surface Treatment Belgium BV) in Turnhout. The company employs approximately 100 experts and delivers technical surface treatments for aluminum, stainless steel, and other metal components, primarily serving aerospace, defence, semiconductor/lithography, automotive, machine building, lighting, and infrastructure customers. Its core technology stack comprises electrochemical and chemical processes including nine distinct anodizing variants (sulfuric, chromic, hard, Bilatal, Opalizing, BSA, TSA, PSA), chemical conversion coatings, electroless nickel plating, passivation, liquid paint application, fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI), and Grade-4 cleanroom packaging.

The business operates a B2B professional services / job-work / toll processing model with quote-based, project-specific pricing on multi-year contracts. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with named country-level sales representatives (Geert van Doorn and Paul Theunissen for the Netherlands, Erik Thijs for Belgium) engaging customers early in product development. The company differentiates through a combination of regulatory certifications (NADCAP CP and NDT, AS9100, multiple MIL-specs), proprietary processes (Bilatal anodizing developed exclusively for ASML, Surlon® KE non-stick treatment, a dedicated electrolyte for high-pressure die-cast alloys), large bath formats enabling oversized component treatment (up to 6,000 mm in Belgium), and a prescribed-supplier relationship with ASML for semiconductor lithography applications dating to early 2009.

Revenue is generated through custom project quotes varying by process type, component dimensions, batch volume, alloy type, and certification requirements. The company maintains no public pricing, no reseller or distribution channels, and operates exclusively through direct sales engagement. Its primary growth vectors are deepening its position in the semiconductor and aerospace verticals (evidenced by ILA 2026 Berlin participation) and expanding automotive sector reach via its die-cast alloy capability.

Name

Surface Treatment

Legal name

Surface Treatment

Website

https://surfacetreatment.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Surface Treatment is a Netherlands-based specialty industrial services provider, founded in 1978, delivering certified aluminum surface treatments (anodizing, chemical coatings, FPI, cleanroom packaging) to aerospace, semiconductor, defence, automotive, and industrial customers across Benelux.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Treatment / Metal Finishing Services

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Aluminum anodizing services
• Surface treatment coatings
• Chemical conversion coating
• Non-destructive testing services
• Hard anodizing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Maasbracht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Surface Treatment Services: B2B industrial services providing specialized surface treatments for aluminum and other metal components. Revenue is generated through job-work / toll processing arrangements with industrial customers across aerospace, semiconductor, automotive, and other precision manufacturing sectors. Services include various anodizing processes, chemical treatments, painting, coding, cleanroom packaging, and non-destructive testing. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, varying by process type, component dimensions, batch size, and certification requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Surface Treatment Nederland is a specialized industrial service provider applying electrochemical and chemical surface treatments (anodizing, chemical conversion coatings, nickel plating, painting, FPI testing, cleanroom packaging, masking, and coding) to aluminum, stainless steel, and other metal components for industrial customers. Treatments are performed at dedicated facilities in Maasbracht (Netherlands) and Turnhout (Belgium), with large bath formats (up to 6,000 mm) and certifications including NADCAP, AS9100, MIL-PRF-8625, and MIL-DTL-5541 serving aerospace, defense, semiconductor, automotive, machine building, lighting, and infrastructure clients.

Product overview

Surface Treatment is a specialized surface treatment service provider for the high-end manufacturing industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of aluminum surface treatment processes and supporting services. The core offering consists of various anodizing techniques (technical, hard, bilatal, opalizing, chromic acid, PSA, BSA, TSA) and chemical conversion coatings, complemented by non-destructive testing (FPI), liquid paint application, product coding, cleanroom packaging, chemical nickel plating, passivation, and masking services. The company operates primarily serving aerospace, defense, semiconductor (including ASML), automotive, lighting, infrastructure, and machine building industries, with facilities in both the Netherlands (Maasbracht) and Belgium (Turnhout).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) Non-destructive testing method that uses fluorescent penetrant liquids to reveal surface defects such as porosity, cracks, and micro-cracks through capillary action; available via both immersion and electrostatic installations for small products (up to 850 × 350 × 300 mm) and large components (up to 4000 × 3000 × 500 mm). NADCAP certified for aerospace and defense customers.
• Technical Anodizing (Sulfuric Acid Anodizing) Electrochemical conversion of aluminum into aluminum oxide, creating an oxide layer partially on and within the base material to provide optimal adhesion, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance. MIL-PRF-8625 Type II (Class 1 and 2), certified by NADCAP and various OEMs for aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers.
• Hard Anodizing Electrochemical process that produces thicker and significantly harder oxide layers than standard sulfuric acid anodizing, providing extreme wear resistance, high surface hardness, and excellent corrosion resistance when sealed. MIL-PRF-8625 Type III (Class 1 and 2), NADCAP and OEM certified.
• Bilatal Anodizing Specialized anodizing producing a UV-resistant, low-reflectivity coating (12 ± 2 µm) with near-dimensional stability and electrical insulation; exclusively developed and performed for ASML lithography systems to meet semiconductor equipment specifications.
• Opalizing Specialized anodizing that creates a hard, wear-resistant, exceptionally smooth opalescent layer suitable for ASML-approved semiconductor/lithography applications.
• Chromic Acid Anodizing Anodizing process that creates a thin oxide layer with excellent corrosion resistance and minimal impact on fatigue strength, ideal for aerospace and defense aluminum components. MIL-PRF-8625 Types I and IB, AMS-2470. NADCAP and OEM certified.
• Phosphoric-Sulfuric Acid (PSA) Anodizing Creates a thin, porous oxide layer that serves as a pre-treatment for adhesive primers, providing excellent adhesion for glues and additional coatings on aluminum components. MIL-PRF-8625 Type IC, NADCAP and OEM certified.
• Boeing Sulfuric Acid (BSA) Anodizing Chromium-free anodizing process originally developed by Boeing, delivering optimal adhesion and corrosion resistance for aluminum aerospace components as an alternative to chromic acid anodizing.
• Tartaric Sulfuric Acid (TSA) Anodizing Chromium-free, environmentally friendly alternative to chromic acid anodizing, originally developed by Airbus and REACH-compliant, creating a thin coating (2–7 µm) with virtually no effect on dimensional tolerances.
• Chemical Conversion Coating Chemically oxidizes the aluminum surface while maintaining electrical conductivity, creating a protective conversion layer against corrosion; available with RoHS-compliant options (Surtec 650A, Socosurf TCS-PACS) and non-RoHS options (Alodine 600, 1200, 1500). MIL-DTL-5541 certified.
• Application of Liquid Paint Systems Multi-layer liquid paint application service including wash, epoxy, and polyurethane primers; epoxy, polyurethane, and alkyd topcoats; and special coatings such as adhesive primers and Teflon for industrial aluminum components.
• Product Coding Application of identification codes using inkjet technology or stamping with special ink, optionally supplemented with a protective clear coating, to support traceability on treated industrial components.
• Cleanroom Packaging (Grade-4) Cleanroom packaging service complying with Grade-4 (ISO Class 7) standards for semiconductor, medical technology, and other high-tech industries, using double-plastic-bag packaging in a controlled environment to prevent contamination.
• Chemical Nickel Plating Electroless nickel plating process based on medium phosphorus that produces uniform coating thickness regardless of product geometry, suitable for aluminum and steel industrial components.
• Passivation Surface treatment service that restores the corrosion-protective chromium oxide layer on stainless steel components using nitric acid or citric acid solutions.
• Masking Application of masking techniques to protect specified areas during surface treatment processes, enabling the combination of multiple treatments on a single industrial product.

Quantifiable outcome

• Opalizing creates only ~15% build-up, maintaining near-dimensional accuracy without post-processing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ASMLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Since the beginning of 2009, Surface Treatment has been a pre-scribed (required) supplier to ASML, the Dutch semiconductor lithography equipment manufacturer. Surface Treatment performs specialized processes — bilatal anodizing (exclusively for ASML) and opalizing — for lithography systems. Both processes are ASML-certified. The partnership involves close collaboration to meet the demanding requirements of the semiconductor industry, particularly regarding flexibility and expertise to stay ahead amid strong market fluctuations in the semiconductor sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aalberts Surface Technologies: Netherlands-headquartered division of Aalberts N.V. providing industrial surface treatments (anodizing, plating, coatings) across multiple European sites. Directly comparable as a specialty metal surface treatment provider with diversified industrial customer base including high-end manufacturing.
• HEF Group: France-based privately-held specialist in surface treatments and tribological coatings serving aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial customers. Closely comparable French-headquartered peer offering similar anodizing, conversion coatings, and PVD/PEC capabilities.
• Keronite: UK-based specialist in plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) of aluminum and magnesium alloys, serving aerospace, defense, automotive, and electronics markets. Directly comparable niche aluminum surface treatment specialist with proprietary technology positioning.
• Valence Surface Technologies: US-based aerospace-focused surface treatment provider (anodizing, plating, painting, NDT) serving Boeing and other aerospace primes. PE-backed by KKR, it operates a multi-site North American network; directly comparable as a Nadcap-certified aerospace surface treatment specialist.
• Pioneer Metal Finishing: US-based industrial metal finishing and anodizing services provider serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers. Comparable as a multi-process metal surface treatment specialist with diversified industrial customer base.
• Anoplate Corporation: US-based metal finishing and anodizing specialist serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers. Comparable as a Nadcap-certified provider offering anodizing, conversion coatings, plating, and painting services.
• Hohman Plating & Manufacturing: US-based industrial metal surface treatment provider offering anodizing, plating, conversion coatings, and finishing services to aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable mid-sized specialty surface treatment specialist.

Broad incumbents

• Bodycote plc: UK-listed global leader in heat treatment and metal finishing services with a network of hundreds of facilities serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Surface Treatment in metal surface treatment but operates as a broad incumbent across multiple processes, not aluminum-specialized.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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