CORPORATE BROCHURE

1972

First steps in the develop-ment of CVD aluminization (CVA) of turbine blades

Start of High Temperature CVD activities for hard and wear-resistant coatings

Industralization of Moderate Temperature CVD process

Introduction of PVD technology at service center Switzerland

Takeover of Multi-Arc Inc. and introduc-tion of Arc PVD technology

1978 1984 1992 1997

EXTENSIVE WORLDWIDE NETWORKOur experience in coating technology is available from each of our service centers in Europe, North America, and Asia, one of the largest coating center networks around the world with over 1000 employees. The global and regional competence centers support the local coating centers and customers with state-of-the-art know-how in order to deliver world-class products locally. The network is specifically designed towards serv-ing large OEM customers with global operations.

Our Swiss engineered and manufactured CVD equipment is delivered to top companies around the world. Our international service and spare parts organization ensure the highest uptime and productivity.

Ionbond is one of the largest service providers for hard, wear-resistant, and low friction coatings. Our technol-ogy portfolio enables us to select the coating process best suited for each individual application. For over four decades, Ionbond has enjoyed an excellent reputation around the globe for its customer focus and exceptional awareness of reliability and quality.

Each of our coating service centers is ISO 9001 certified. Sites serving the automotive, medical or aerospace industries have additional certifications according to specific requirements.

ISO 9001 ISO/TS 16949 (automotive) ISO 13485 (medical) EN 9100 / AS 9100 (aerospace)

NADCAP (aerospace)

BROADEST PORTFOLIO OF PVD, CVD& PACVD COATINGS

Change of company name and brand from Bernex to Ionbond

IHI Corporation acquires Ionbond

Ionbond becomes an independent company and accelerates geo-graphic expansion

Coating center in Japan opens

First CVI coating system delivered

1999 2004 2016 20172012

Equipment Service CentersEquipment HeadquartersIonbond Coating Centers

Equipment Representatives

Millions of components for the automotive industry are coated with low friction DLC every year.

Patients and surgeons benefit from longer lasting implants and instruments coated with biocompatible Medthin™ coatings.

THE SURFACE ENGINEERSBe it at the very beginning of product design or for product improvement, we offer engineering support to your design and engineering teams. Our engineers select standard coat-ings or design customized coatings for the best and most economical system solution.

Ionbond understands that it takes much more than just a great coating to achieve the desired component and system performance. All steps before and after the coating process must be thoroughly engineered in order to achieve the de-sired results. This includes the selection of the materials best suited for the product, the definition of the necessary surface finish, the cleaning process prior to coating, and many other critical decisions. Likewise, the proper post-treatment of the coated product is vital in many applica-tions. Therefore, we work closely with our customers in a collaborative fashion in order to design the best process throughout the complete production cycle. This is Surface Engineering as we understand it.

MedicalMedthin™ Series

Certified biocompatible coatings for implants and instruments.

AutomotiveDLC coatings for increased engine efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

Coatings on industrial components enhance their lifetime and increase the load carrying capacity.

Higher cutting speeds and longer lifetime are the result of matching the coating to the workpiece materials.

Decorative coatings enhance the look and resilience of many designer products.

Coatings on dies and molds increase the lifetime of the tool and enhance the surface quality of the finished products.

Forming and MoldingIncreased service life and better quality of tools and parts.

Deco, Sport & LuxuryDecobond™ Series

Superior hardness, wear resistance, and a metallic look.

Cutting ToolsFor every machining requirement and work piece material, from low to extremely high cutting speeds.

Components & Aerospace Extended load carrying capacity, reduced friction, improved wear behavior.

Ionbond´s equipment division offers the most state-of-the-art technically advanced coating systems based on chemical vapor technology. Dedicated process equipment is used in several industries to enhance the wear, friction and temperature properties of tools and components.

Used by numerous customers as well as in Ionbond´s own coating centers, the systems prove their reliability every day. They are engineered for highest productivity and low maintenance while offering the flexibility of fast material and process changes to accommodate mixed portfolios of coatings.

CVD, CVA AND CVI COATING EQUIPMENT

CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION CHEMICAL VAPOR INFILTRATION

CHEMICAL VAPOR ALUMINIZING

The IHI Corporation, Ionbond’s Parent Company

IHI’s predecessor, the Ishikawajima Shipyard, was founded in 1853 upon the arrival of Admiral Perry’s black ships in Uraga Bay and at the dawn of Japan’s modern age. Thus began the journey of dedicated pursuit of the potential of technologies at the cutting edge of engineering. From shipbuilding, land-based machinery, large infrastructure projects, and equipment to com-plete factories, aviation, and aerospace, IHI has expanded into a $15 billion company with over 40 major factories, a worldwide network of offices, and 26,000 employees to support a wide range of engineering fields and to pave the way for next-generation technology.

www.ihi.co.jp

MEMBER OF THE IHI GROUP

HEADQUARTERSIN SWITZERLAND

1000EMPLOYEES

STATE-OF-THE-ARTPRODUCT

INNOVATIONS

BROADEST

TECHNOLOGY

PORTFOLIO

INTERNATIONALNETWORK OF COATING

CENTERS

PART OF A MULTINATI -

ONAL ENGINEERING &

TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Business Unit Partners

Ionbond is part of the Heat Treatment and Surface Enginee-ring business unit of the IHI Group. The business unit is active in providing coating services (Ionbond) and heat treatment (IHI VTN) as well as providing equipment; CVD by Ionbond, PVD and PACVD by IHI Hauzer Techno Coating, and heat treat-ment equipment by IHI Machinery and Furnace Company.

IHI Hauzer Techno Coating

Hauzer Techno Coating is located in Venlo, Netherlands and has served the market with specialized PVD and PACVD coa-ting equipment since 1983. As a leader in Arc Evaporation, Magnetron Sputtering and Plasma Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition technologies, Hauzer Techno Coating is your part-ner of choice for industry proven PVD and PACVD coating equipment.www.hauzer.nl

IHI VTN Heat Treatment

VTN is a heat treatment specialist operating 5 heat treatment centers in Germany. VTN has been hardening materials since 1950, all the time working to ensure that components and ma-chines are able to withstand the heaviest loads and greatest resistances. As a NADCAP-certified heat treatment center, VTN also enjoys the trust of the aerospace industry.www.ihi-vtn.com

IHI Machinery and Furnace Company (IMS)

IMS is a top tier supplier of vacuum furnaces and vacuum de-greasing equipment with more than 2000 installations world-wide and a leader in vacuum carburizing based on patented technology utilizing acetylene gas.www.ihi.co.jp/ims/en

See our website for a full list of all coating centers and local equipment sales offices. www.ionbond.com

IHI IonbondGroup HeadquartersUetlibergstrasse 132CH-8045 ZürichPhone: +41 44 298 50 70Fax: +41 44 298 50 99 info@ionbond.com

Ionbond Switzerland – OltenEquipment HeadquartersIndustriestrasse 211CH-4600 OltenPhone: +41 62 287 86 86Fax: +41 62 287 85 93equipment@ionbond.cominfoch@ionbond.com

Global and regional headquarters

Ionbond France – LyonServices Headquarters Europe Zone 125, rue des Frères-LumièreFR-69680 ChassieuPhone: +33 4 72 79 46 60Fax: +33 4 72 79 46 61infofr@ionbond.com

Ionbond Netherlands – VenloServices Headquarters Europe Zone 2van Heemskerckweg 30NL -5928 LL VenloPhone: +31 77 465 65 65Fax: +31 77 351 34 99infonl@ionbond.com

Ionbond US – MichiganServices Headquarters NAFTA1823 East WhitcombMadison HeightsUSA MI 48071Phone: +1 248 398 9100Phone: +1 800 929 1794Fax: +1 248 398 2110infous@ionbond.com

Ionbond China – WuxiServices HeadquartersAsiaBuilding 17-B, Land Plot A-52National High-Tech IndustrialDevelopment ZoneCN-214028 Wuxi CityJiangsu ProvincePhone: +86 510 8815 2528Fax: +86 510 8181 6819infocn@ionbond.com

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