Poligrat
Poligrat is a German Mittelstand manufacturer (founded 1952) that provides metal surface treatment services — including electropolishing, deburring, pickling, and coating — alongside proprietary process chemicals and plant equipment to industrial customers in stainless steel, nickel alloys, and aluminum.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1952
- HeadquartersMunich, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Poligrat does
Poligrat Deutschland GmbH is a privately held German Mittelstand manufacturer founded in 1952 and headquartered in Munich, specializing in metal surface treatment technology (Oberflächentechnik). The company develops and applies a portfolio of electrochemical and chemical processes — electropolishing, chemical polishing, deburring, pickling, passivation, cleaning, derouging, anodizing, and coating — for stainless steel, nickel alloys, aluminum, and other metals. Its proprietary POLIBOX® patented plant system enables electropolishing and deburring of precision small parts at up to 50% faster throughput than conventional methods, and the company has developed a family of proprietary process chemicals (including POLINOX VA100, Biobeize, and the E269 Universalelektrolyt) designed for use with its own equipment or as single-use formulations.
The business operates three distinct revenue streams: toll processing (Lohnarbeit) at five German production sites plus one in Aszód, Hungary; sale of process chemicals and equipment (Anlagenbau) including series and custom plants plus wastewater treatment systems; and engineering & development services for customer-specific surface treatment solutions. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct for German/Hungarian customers, supplemented by an international channel of sales partners across 15+ countries spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Marketing is conducted primarily through the corporate website, industry publications (e.g., Focus Rostfrei, mo Magazin für Oberflächentechnik), trade fairs such as ACHEMA, and downloadable technical brochures.
The company is led by three Managing Directors — Michael Bode, Matthias Fries, and Erik Möhring — and operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Gustav Morsch GmbH (POLIGRAT Nord, Hildesheim) and Poligrat Magyarország Kft. (Hungary). It holds DIN EN ISO 9001 quality certification and serves industrial manufacturers across decorative, functional, and burr-free surface application categories, with specialized procedures qualified for nuclear-technology end markets.
Poligrat firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Poligrat
- Legal name
- Poligrat Deutschland GmbH
- Website
- https://poligrat.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1952
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Poligrat is a German Mittelstand manufacturer (founded 1952) that provides metal surface treatment services — including electropolishing, deburring, pickling, and coating — alongside proprietary process chemicals and plant equipment to industrial customers in stainless steel, nickel alloys, and aluminum.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Poligrat industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Metal Surface Treatment Services
- NAICS
- Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)
- SIC
- Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Electroplating & Metal Finishing (Anodizing/Galvanizing/Passivation) (IMAIAKAE)
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Where Poligrat is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Munich
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Poligrat business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Surface Treatment Services: Electropolishing, chemical polishing, deburring, pickling, passivation, cleaning, derouging, coloring/anodizing, and coating services performed at company production facilities. Includes toll processing (Lohnarbeit) services.
- Process Chemicals: Development and production of chemicals required for POLIGRAT surface treatment processes. Includes process chemicals for use with company equipment as well as single-use chemicals without requiring special equipment.
- Plant/Equipment Sales: Series and special plants for processing individual parts, serial parts, wires and bands in throughput, bulk small parts, and wastewater treatment plants. Includes plant engineering, maintenance, and permit procedures support.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Poligrat product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Poligrat delivers metal surface treatment services — including electropolishing, chemical polishing, deburring, pickling, passivation, cleaning, derouging, anodizing (coloring), and coating — performed as toll processing (Lohnarbeit) at its own production facilities. In parallel, the company develops, produces, and sells proprietary process chemicals required for these procedures, and designs, engineers, and delivers industrial plants/equipment for surface treatment applications (Anlagenbau), including the patented POLIBOX® system. Operations span 6 production sites in Germany and Hungary, supported by an international sales partner network.
Product overview
POLIGRAT offers a broad portfolio of metal surface treatment technologies under the POLIGRAT brand. The core offering encompasses a suite of electrochemical and chemical processes including electropolishing, chemical polishing, pickling, passivation, cleaning, derouging, coloring/anodizing, coating, and deburring, all applied to metallic workpieces. Supporting these processes are the proprietary POLIBOX® patented plant system for batch electropolishing of precision small parts, and a comprehensive range of process chemicals developed specifically for POLIGRAT procedures. The company also provides plant engineering and construction of industrial surface treatment equipment, along with custom engineering and development services. Services are delivered both as direct contract processing (Lohnarbeit) at multiple German production sites and internationally through sales partners, and as licensed technologies and equipment for customers to operate themselves.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- POLIBOX®: Patentiertes Anlagensystem der POLIGRAT Deutschland GmbH zum Elektropolieren und Entgraten von Präzisions-Kleinteilen. Es vereinigt die Vorteile der Bearbeitung von Einzelteilen auf Kontaktgestellen mit denen der Bearbeitung von Schüttgut in Boxen, ohne deren jeweilige Nachteile aufzuweisen.
Products and services
- Electropolishing (Elektropolieren) Electrochemical surface treatment process that smooths and brightens metal surfaces through controlled anodic dissolution of a thin surface layer; delivered as a service to industrial manufacturers.
- Chemical Polishing (Chemisches Polieren) Chemical process that smooths and polishes metal surfaces using specially formulated chemical solutions without electrical current; delivered as a toll processing service to industrial customers.
- Deburring (Entgraten) Removal of burrs and sharp edges from metal workpieces to produce clean, safe, and dimensionally precise components; offered as a surface treatment service.
- Pickling (Beizen) Chemical treatment using acid-based solutions to remove oxide scale, rust, and impurities from metal surfaces; delivered as a service to industrial customers.
- Passivation (Passivieren) Chemical process that enhances the corrosion resistance of stainless steel and other metals by forming a passive oxide layer on the surface; offered as a surface treatment service.
- Cleaning (Reinigen) Surface cleaning services to remove oils, grease, dirt, and other contaminants from metal components prior to further processing or finishing.
- Derouging Specialized process for removing rouge (iron oxide discoloration) from stainless steel surfaces, used particularly in food processing and pharmaceutical industries.
- Coloring / Anodizing (Färben / Anodisieren) Electrolytic coloring process for anodized aluminum that produces decorative and functional color finishes through controlled metal deposition.
- Coating (Beschichten) Application of surface coatings to enhance corrosion resistance, wear resistance, or decorative appearance of metal components.
- Nuclear Technology Procedures Specialized surface treatment procedures developed for and approved for use in nuclear technology applications, meeting stringent regulatory and safety requirements.
- Contract Processing / Toll Work (Lohnarbeit) Toll processing service where Poligrat processes customer-owned metal components at its own production facilities using proprietary surface treatment technologies, charged per job or batch.
- Plant Engineering (Anlagenbau) Design, engineering, and construction of series and custom industrial surface treatment plants and equipment, including pickling plants, polishing plants, and wastewater treatment systems, plus plant maintenance and permit procedures support.
- Engineering & Development (Engineering & Entwicklung) Custom engineering and R&D services for developing new surface treatment processes, optimizing existing methods, and supporting customers with application-specific solutions.
- POLIBOX® Patented Plant System Patented plant system for electropolishing and deburring of precision small parts that combines individual-part contact-frame processing with bulk box processing, achieving up to 50% faster processing than conventional methods.
- Process Chemicals (Prozesschemikalien) Proprietary process chemicals developed and produced by Poligrat for use with its surface treatment procedures; includes chemicals for use with Poligrat equipment systems as well as single-use chemicals that do not require specialized equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- POLIBOX® achieves up to 50% faster processing compared to conventional methods for precision small parts
Companies that use Poligrat
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Poligrat technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Poligrat partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- M.M.E. Surface Finishing (Australia)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Australia
- Welda N.V. (Belgium)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Belgium
- Spetselektroodi AS (Estonia)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Estonia
- Coventya GmbH Branch in FinlandminorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Finland
- Surface Innovators Pvt. Ltd. (India - Beizen)minorSales partner for pickling products in India
- Progressive Surface Systems Pvt. Ltd. (India - Elektropolieren)minorSales partner for electropolishing products in India
- DELMET s.r.l. (Italy)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Italy
- Scope Metals Group Ltd. (Israel)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Israel
- Simon, Evers & Co. GmbH (Japan)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Japan
- Trawpol (Poland)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Poland
- CDM Galvan S.R.L. (Romania)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Romania
- Svenska Elektrod AB (Sweden)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Sweden
- KRIPTON Oil S.L. (Spain)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Spain
- Unitech Ho Co. (Taiwan)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Taiwan
- Chemo-Phos CZ, S.r.o. (Czech Republic)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in Czech Republic
- Hidayath Trading Co. W.L (UAE)minorSales partner for POLIGRAT products in UAE
- Gustav Morsch GmbHcoreSubsidiary company operating as POLIGRAT Nord (Hildesheim location), part of the POLIGRAT Group
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Poligrat competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bodycote: Bodycote is the world's largest thermal processing services provider with a broad surface technology division offering services similar to POLIGRAT's Lohnarbeit model. It directly competes in contract surface treatment services for industrial customers globally.
- SurTec: SurTec specializes in surface treatment chemicals for cleaning, pickling, passivation, and electroplating across industrial applications. It is a comparable specialty chemicals competitor to POLIGRAT, particularly in stainless steel and zinc surface treatment chemistry.
- Atotech (MKS Instruments): Atotech, now part of MKS Instruments, is the world's leading specialty chemicals and equipment supplier for surface finishing of metals and plastics. It directly competes with POLIGRAT in electroplating chemistry, pickling, and surface treatment plant engineering, serving overlapping industrial customer bases globally.
- Wallwork Group: Wallwork Group is a UK-based provider of thermal processing and surface treatment services, including nitrocarburizing and other specialized metal finishing. It operates as a comparable mid-sized toll processing competitor serving European industrial customers.
- Coventya: Coventya is a global specialty chemical company focused on electroplating and surface finishing chemistry, notably already a POLIGRAT sales partner in Finland. It directly overlaps in proprietary process chemicals, electrolyte formulations, and surface treatment plant technology for stainless steel and other metals.
- Aalberts Surface Technologies: Aalberts Surface Technologies provides specialized surface treatment services (including electroplating, anodizing, and heat treatment) across Europe through multiple production sites. It directly competes with POLIGRAT's contract processing (Lohnarbeit) offering for industrial customers.
- RÜBIG Anlagentechnik: RÜBIG is an Austrian family-owned specialist in heat treatment, surface engineering, and plant construction for industrial metal processing. It overlaps with POLIGRAT in surface treatment services, plant engineering, and serving specialized industrial customers across DACH-region markets.
- Element Solutions (MacDermid Enthone Electronics & Industrial): Element Solutions operates MacDermid Enthone, a major supplier of surface finishing chemicals and equipment for decorative, functional, and electronic applications. It competes head-to-head with POLIGRAT in metal surface treatment chemistry, processes, and plant supply across industrial segments.
Regional players
- Tecnofirma: Tecnofirma is an Italian metal finishing and surface treatment company providing contract processing, chemistry, and equipment across Southern Europe. It competes regionally with POLIGRAT's services and chemicals business in Mediterranean industrial markets where POLIGRAT relies on its Italian sales partner.
Broad incumbents
- Chemetall (BASF Coatings): Chemetall, part of BASF, supplies surface treatment chemicals for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. As a much larger incumbent with broader portfolios, it competes with POLIGRAT in pretreatment, pickling, and passivation chemistry but serves a wider scope including paints and coatings.
Market position
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Poligrat social profiles
Digital presencePoligrat compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Poligrat financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Poligrat leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Poligrat subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Poligrat funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Poligrat M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Poligrat
What does Poligrat do?
Poligrat delivers metal surface treatment services — including electropolishing, chemical polishing, deburring, pickling, passivation, cleaning, derouging, anodizing (coloring), and coating — performed as toll processing (Lohnarbeit) at its own production facilities. In parallel, the company develops, produces, and sells proprietary process chemicals required for these procedures, and designs, engineers, and delivers industrial plants/equipment for surface treatment applications (Anlagenbau), including the patented POLIBOX® system. Operations span 6 production sites in Germany and Hungary, supported by an international sales partner network.
Is Poligrat a public or private company?
Poligrat is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Poligrat founded?
Poligrat was founded in 1952. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Poligrat based?
Poligrat is headquartered in Munich, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Poligrat make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Surface Treatment Services are the primary driver. The others are process Chemicals and plant/Equipment Sales.
Who are Poligrat's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bodycote, SurTec, Atotech (MKS Instruments), Wallwork Group, Coventya, Aalberts Surface Technologies, RÜBIG Anlagentechnik and Element Solutions (MacDermid Enthone Electronics & Industrial). Tecnofirma is listed as a regional player. Chemetall (BASF Coatings) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Poligrat have an API?
No public API is recorded for Poligrat.
What industry is Poligrat in?
Poligrat's product category is Metal Surface Treatment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAKAE, Electroplating & Metal Finishing (Anodizing/Galvanizing/Passivation). Its NAICS code is 332813 and its SIC code is 3470.