What Hillebrand Coating does

Hillebrand Coating, legally Rudolf Hillebrand GmbH & Co. KG, is a German family-owned industrial surface technology company headquartered in Wickede (Ruhr), Germany, operating since 1960. The company specializes in the application and development of advanced powder coating and surface treatment systems for industrial customers across six end-markets: automotive, electrical, energy, medical, construction, and semis. Its work is organized into five business sectors — Decorative, Functional, Automotive, Architecture, and Services — with proprietary branded technologies including eSOLATE (electrical insulation for E-Mobility), CPC Casting Powder Coating (hybrid powder for cast substrates), TriboCoating (dry lubrication and slide-active coatings), NFC Nano Functional Coating (nano-layer functionalization), ceramHEO (high-gloss automotive coatings), PPC Plastic Powder Coating, and a chromium-free titanium-polymer no-rinse pretreatment process for aluminum profiles.

Name

Hillebrand Coating

Legal name

Rudolf Hillebrand GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hillebrand-coating.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hillebrand Coating is a German family-owned industrial surface technology company founded in 1960 that provides proprietary powder coating and functional surface treatment services to automotive, electrical, energy, medical, construction, and semis customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Surface Coating Services

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Powder Coating Services (IMAIAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Equipment & Coating Services (Contract Coating, Surface Prep) (IMAEAGAL), Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Industrial powder coating
• Surface coating services
• Functional coatings
• Automotive surface finishing
• Architectural facade coating

Headquarters

HQ city

Wickede

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surface Coating Services: Industrial surface coating and powder coating services for various substrates (aluminum, steel, cast iron, plastics). Revenue generated through processing fees for coating services across five business sectors. Services include pre-treatment, coating application, and post-coating consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hillebrand Coating provides industrial surface coating and powder coating services across five business sectors: Decorative, Functional, Automotive, Architecture, and Services. The company applies proprietary coating technologies—including eSOLATE for e-mobility electrical insulation, CPC Casting Powder Coating for cast parts, PPC Plastic Powder Coating, ceramHEO high-gloss coatings, NFC Nano Functional Coating, and TriboCoating dry lubrication—on substrates such as aluminum, steel, cast iron, and plastics. Service scope spans pre-treatment, coating application, and post-coating consulting for industrial customers in automotive, electrical, energy, medical, construction, and semi-finished goods industries.

Product overview

Hillebrand Coating operates as an industrial surface technology company with five business sectors: Decorative, Functional, Automotive, Architecture, and Services. The product portfolio centers on powder coating and surface treatment technologies including eSOLATE (electrical insulation for E-Mobility), CPC Casting Powder Coating (for cast materials), PPC Plastic Powder (for plastics), ceramHEO (high-gloss automotive coatings), NFC Nano Functional Coating (nano-layer systems), TriboCoating (lubricating coatings), and Functional Powder Coating. The HC individual service concept provides customer-specific consulting throughout the product lifecycle. A partnership with Tribotech AG extends offerings into tribology consulting and specialized coatings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HC individual: Customer-individual consulting concept providing customized coating solutions throughout the product lifecycle
• HC together
• Coating Experience
• CPC Casting Powder Coating
• PPC Plastic Powder Coating
• TriboCoating
• NFC Nano Functional Coating
• eSOLATE
• ceramHEO

Products and services

• eSOLATE Electrical insulation coating systems for E-Mobility applications, providing electrically insulating surface solutions for battery and electric vehicle components.
• CPC Casting Powder Coating Decorative coating technology for cast materials (aluminum, magnesium, zinc die-cast) that compensates for bubbles, degassing, and surface blemishes to produce smooth, high-quality finishes, with 70μm single-layer thickness and high stone-chip and corrosion resistance.
• PPC Plastic Powder Coating Decorative powder coatings specifically formulated for application on plastic substrates.
• ceramHEO High-gloss coating technology for the automotive industry, providing scratch-resistant and glossy surface finishes.
• NFC Nano Functional Coating Nano-layer system technology providing protective functionalization and protection against contact corrosion on coated surfaces.
• TriboCoating Slide-active lubricating varnish and dry lubrication coatings, including PTFE-based solutions like TC A5000, for reducing friction and wear in automotive and industrial applications.
• Functional Powder Coating Functionally enhanced powder coatings with adjustable properties such as slide-activation, temperature resistance, and electrical insulation capabilities.
• HC individual Customer-individual consulting concept providing personalized coating solutions throughout the product lifecycle, including technical support, certification assistance, and logistics processes.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TriboTech AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriboTech AG is a consulting and engineering partner in the field of surface technology and tribology. They provide specialized consulting services for friction and wear reduction, innovative products for tribotechnology, and comprehensive product range for surface technology from consulting to series production. Dr. Achim Schröer serves as managing director of TriboTech AG.
• TECNOLACminorOthersTECNOLAC handles commercial products for TriboTech including specialty lubricants, sealants and adhesives, casting resins, VpCI temporary corrosion protection technology, technical diagnostics, and preservatives.
• HEO COATINGminorOthersRelated coating company linked on Hillebrand Coating's website, operating under the HEO COATING brand for high-gloss coating solutions (ceramHEO technology).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FreiLacke: German family-owned industrial coatings manufacturer producing powder, liquid, and electrodeposition coatings. Comparable as a family-owned German specialty coatings business serving automotive and industrial customers with similar mid-market scale.
• TIGER Coatings: Austrian family-owned powder coatings manufacturer serving industrial, architectural, and automotive markets globally. Comparable as a Central European family-owned powder coating producer with proprietary functional coating technologies.
• IGP Pulvertechnik: Swiss powder coating manufacturer offering decorative and functional powder coatings for architecture, automotive, and industry. Comparable as a Central European powder coatings specialist with similar proprietary formulation approach.
• Karl Wörwag Lack- und Farbenfabrik: German industrial coatings manufacturer specializing in powder coatings, liquid coatings, and electrodeposition coatings for automotive and industrial applications. Highly comparable given its German mid-market focus on automotive OEM coatings.
• Dörken Coatings: German-based manufacturer of powder coatings and corrosion protection systems serving automotive, architectural, and industrial customers. Directly comparable as a German powder coating specialist with overlapping automotive and architectural end markets.

Emerging players

• Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. German specialty coatings manufacturer focused on high-performance industrial and aerospace coatings. Comparable as a German mid-market specialty coatings player with proprietary formulation expertise in demanding applications.

Broad incumbents

• Teknos Group: Finnish family-owned industrial coatings manufacturer with powder and liquid coating systems for metal, wood, and specialty applications. Comparable as a family-owned European mid-market industrial coatings player with similar end-market mix.
• STO SE & Co. KGaA: German-listed major in architectural coatings and facade systems, including architectural powder coatings for aluminum profiles. Comparable as a German architectural coatings player sharing Hillebrand's DGNB-certified architecture customer base.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Global industrial and automotive coatings major with extensive powder coating operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same industrial coatings space, though at significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• Jotun Powder Coatings: Norwegian global coatings manufacturer with a dedicated powder coatings division serving architectural, industrial, and functional applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent competitor in powder coatings with global scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hc_germany

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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