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Opening photo: Maintenance of the functional efficiency and the permanent corrosion protection of the vehicle surfaces therefore play an integral role in their longevity.
INNOVATIONS: PRESENT&FUTURE
S P E C I A L O N AC E & O FF ROAD V EHICLES
Under the Surface: Innovative Pretreatment for the ACE Industry Thomas Willumeit Chemetall GmbH, Frankfurt am Main - Germany
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thomas.willumeit@basf.com
gricultural, construction, and
programs increases the long-term value
infrastructure, construction industry and
earthmoving vehicles operate in the
of the vehicles in terms of quality and
farming. The general trend towards global
most extreme of environments around
sustainability.
urbanization, ever faster growing cities,
the world and must remain functional for the
and increasing demands on infrastructure
entire life of the asset. To achieve operational
Manufacturers of agricultural,
expansion are some of the key drivers for the
longevity the quality of the surface finish of the
construction and earthmoving
global ACE companies.
vehicles plays a key role. Utilizing Chemetall’s
(ACE) machinery make an important
The requirements for corrosion
innovative pretreatment processes and
contribution when it comes to
protection and the appearance of
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