Oerlikon Japan

About Oerlikon Japan

Oerlikon Japan was established through the merger of Nihon Oerlikon Balzers and Oerlikon Metco Japan. As the Japanese subsidiary of the Oerlikon Group, we operate businesses in Surface Solutions and Polymer Processing. We provide a wide range of surface treatment services—including Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), thermal spray, friction materials, and other technologies—along with the sales of related equipment, components, and materials.

About “Oerlikon”

Headquartered in Switzerland, Oerlikon is a global company operating in 37 countries with 179 sites worldwide. The Group runs two core businesses globally: Surface Solutions and Textile. In particular, within Surface Solutions, Oerlikon is a leading company in surface treatment technologies for precision parts and metal and plastic processing industries. In the PVD coating market, Oerlikon holds a top-tier global market share, and also ranks among the leading players in Japan, driving the industry with outstanding technological capabilities.

About “Oerlikon Metco”

Oerlikon Metco is one of Oerlikon’s business units and is recognized as a global leader in the thermal spray field, holding a top-class global market share. Thermal spray technologies deliver key benefits such as wear resistance, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and hardening/softening effects. By applying thermal spray, customers can significantly enhance functionality, improve product performance, extend service life, and achieve better environmental performance.

About “Oerlikon Balzers”

Oerlikon Balzers is a leading supplier of surface technologies (coatings) that improve the performance and durability of precision components, tools, and molds for the metal and plastics processing industries. More than 1,100 coating systems are in operation worldwide at Oerlikon Balzers sites and customer facilities. The company is often regarded as a global benchmark in vacuum engineering and coating technologies.

In the coating industry, Oerlikon Balzers is widely recognized as a top company with minimal direct competition, holding the No.1 global market share and the No.1 market share in Japan.

Group Overview

OC Oerlikon Corporation AG provides coating services through a global network spanning 179 sites in 37 countries. In both PVD coatings and thermal spray, Oerlikon is a market leader with a top global share. Japan is positioned as a strategically important hub within the Group. In particular, when supporting Japanese-headquartered customers in their overseas operations, cooperation with the Japan organization plays a crucial role in enabling successful global business.