BETEC Beschichtungstechnik GmbH

What BETEC Beschichtungstechnik GmbH does

BETEC Beschichtungstechnik GmbH is a privately held German industrial service company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (Karlsruhe region). It provides contract powder coating of electrically conductive materials — aluminum, steel, magnesium, stainless steel, and selected plastics — using electrostatic application (Corona and Tribo charging), nanoceramic (zirconium-based, phosphate-free) pretreatment, and curing at 120–200°C to produce coatings of typically 50–240 μm. The facility combines a standard conveyor line, a batch system for small orders, and an XXL large-parts line capable of handling workpieces up to 6,000 x 2,500 x 2,500 mm and 1,000 kg, supported by an in-house laboratory for color matching (RAL, NCS, Pantone) and quality testing. The firm is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified.

The company's customer base spans automotive suppliers, mechanical engineering, furniture, construction, and SMEs. Named reference customers include Daimler, MAN, and Heidelberger Druck, while a long tail of smaller industrial buyers is served through a €105 minimum-order batch track. BETEC monetizes via project-based coating fees, with ancillary services (masking, sample coating, short-term storage, and pickup/delivery via TempoLog and DACHSER logistics partners) billed separately. It pursues process innovation through long-standing R&D partnerships with Fraunhofer IPA (stratified coatings, P-Airbrush selective coating, coil pre-coating) and Fraunhofer UMSICHT (thermoplastic/duroplast duplex systems, algae-based eco-friendly powders), giving a 6-person operation research capabilities that are atypical for its size. Sole ownership rests with Managing Director Siegmar Büttner, who has held the position since 1997.

Name

BETEC Beschichtungstechnik GmbH

Legal name

BETEC Beschichtungstechnik GmbH

Website

https://betec.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BETEC Beschichtungstechnik GmbH is a privately held German industrial powder-coating service provider (founded 1981) serving automotive suppliers, mechanical engineering, furniture, construction, and SME customers from its Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen facility, including XXL large-parts coating.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Powder Coating Services

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Powder Coating Services (IMAIAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Powder Coatings (IMAEAGAE), Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Industrial powder coating
• Surface finishing services
• Electrostatic coating
• Metal coating services
• XXL large part coating

Headquarters

HQ city

Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Powder Coating Services: BETEC provides industrial powder coating services for electrically conductive materials. Pricing is based on minimum order values (€105 for batch coating, €1,000 for conveyor belt usage) with setup surcharges. Revenue is generated through project-based coating work, with processing fees and material costs. Services include pretreatment, coating, baking, and additional services like masking and storage.
2. Sample Coating Services: Sample coating of individual workpieces for customer demonstration and quality testing. Initially chargeable, credited upon order placement of €10,000 or more.
3. Storage Services: Short-term storage (2-3 weeks) of coated workpieces at the facility, with costs based on quantity and storage duration.
4. Logistics Services: Collection and delivery services through logistics partners (TempoLog nationally, DACHSER internationally).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BETEC Beschichtungstechnik GmbH is an industrial contract powder coating service provider, applying electrostatic powder coatings (Corona and Tribo charging) to electrically conductive materials including aluminum, steel, magnesium, stainless steel, and plastics. The service spans pre-treatment (nanoceramic zirconium passivation), coating application in standard and XXL large-part systems, curing, masking, color selection, sample coating, logistics, and storage for industrial customers primarily in Germany.

Product overview

BETEC Beschichtungstechnik GmbH operates as an industrial powder coating service provider (since 1981) with a multi-stage coating process. The core offering centers on Pulverbeschichtung (powder coating) with Corona or Tribo electrostatic methods, supported by nanoceramic pre-treatment services. The service portfolio includes masking, color selection (RAL/NCS/Pantone), sample coating, storage, pickup/delivery logistics, and pre/post-work services. The company has developed specialized capabilities including XXL large-parts coating (up to 6000×2500×2500mm, 1000kg), powder-in-powder layering, R11 anti-slip surfaces, flexible/elastic coatings using hybrid systems, and algae-based eco-friendly powders. R&D collaborations with Fraunhofer IPA and UMSICHT focus on stratified powder coatings and Pre-Coating of coils.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pulverbeschichtung (Industrial Powder Coating) Contract industrial powder coating using electrostatic spray (EPS) with Corona or Tribo charging methods, applied to electrically conductive materials (aluminum, steel, magnesium, stainless steel, plastics) with substrate temperatures up to 160 °C. Coating thickness typically 50–240 µm, cured at 120–200 °C. For industrial customers in automotive supply, mechanical engineering, furniture, construction, and SMEs.
• XXL-Pulverbeschichtung (XXL Large-Part Powder Coating) Large-part powder coating service for workpieces up to 6000 mm length, 2500 mm width, 2500 mm height, and 1000 kg weight, including manual powder application in a large cabin with dedicated cleaning facility. For manufacturers of stairs, railings, fence elements, conservatories, and large automotive industry components.
• Oberflächen-Vorbehandlung (Surface Pre-Treatment) Surface preparation using nanoceramic zirconium-based passivation (phosphate-free) plus sandblasting, with thermal/chemical stripping available through partner ABL-TECHNIC for workpieces requiring complete paint removal before recoating. Designed for industrial customers seeking environmentally friendly pre-treatment.
• Maskierung (Masking) Selective area exclusion service using heat-resistant masking tape to protect areas that should not be coated; applied before coating and removed after curing. For industrial customers with selective coating requirements.
• Farb- und Beschichtungsauswahl (Color and Coating Selection) Color matching and selection service using RAL, NCS, and Pantone color systems, with the in-house laboratory able to develop custom colors on request. Provides a wide selection of powder coating colors for industrial customers.
• Musterbeschichtung (Sample Coating) Sample coating of individual workpieces for customer demonstration and quality testing, including laboratory testing. Chargeable initially, with the cost credited upon order placement of €10,000 or more.
• Lagerungsmöglichkeiten (Storage Service) Short-term storage (typically 2–3 weeks) of coated workpieces at the Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen facility, with costs depending on quantity and storage duration; longer storage available on request.
• Abhol- und Lieferservice (Pickup and Delivery) Pickup and delivery coordination via logistics partners TempoLog (national) and DACHSER (international), typically with a 5-business-day turnaround from workpiece delivery to completion. Direct delivery by customers is also accepted with coordinated appointment times.
• Vor- und Nacharbeiten (Pre- and Post-Work Services) Preparation and finishing services including disassembly and mounting of assemblies, cleaning, masking, and visual quality checks before coating. For industrial customers requiring full sub-assembly handling.
• Fachberatung (Expert Consultation) Expert consultation service through qualified personnel for customer coating requirements, material selection, and specification advice. Supports industrial customers in defining the right coating system for their use case.

Quantifiable outcome

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Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik UMSICHTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBETEC cooperates with Fraunhofer UMSICHT regarding development of new material systems and high-pressure technology | polymers, as well as application processes for thermoplastic plastics. Focus is on duplex and triplex coating systems where both thermoplastic and durosetting plastics are applied. Also includes use of eco-friendly plastic from algae cultivation for powder production.
• Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung IPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation with Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart on projects including: 'Development of stratifying powder coatings', 'Pre Coating of Coils with Powder Coating', and 'Development of overspray-reduced Powder Airbrush Technology (P-Airbrush) for selective coating'.
• TempoLog (Karlsruhe)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational logistics partner for collection and delivery of workpieces between customer sites and BETEC facility.
• DACHSER Intelligent Logistics (Kempten)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational logistics partner for worldwide shipment of coated workpieces.
• ABL-TECHNIC Entlackung GmbH (Sulz am Neckar)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for thermal and chemical stripping/depainting of workpieces for optimal pretreatment before powder coating. Used when recoating is not possible and workpieces need complete paint removal.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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