Poligrat
Provides electrochemical and chemical surface finishing services for metal components, including electropolishing, deburring, pickling, and passivation
- CEO / Founder
- Michael Bode, Matthias Fries
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Electropolishing; Chemical deburring and polishing; Pickling and passivation; Surface coloring for stainless steel, titanium, and zirconium; Turnkey plants and chemical solutions
Technological Advantage
Patented processes protect customers from imitation; extensive R&D capabilities; ability to develop custom solutions for complex geometries and high-precision requirements
Differentiation
Value Proposition
International market leader in electrochemical and chemical metal surface finishing with over 60 years of expertise
How They Differentiate
Market leader with 60+ years of specialized expertise; comprehensive service offering from chemicals to turnkey plants; strong focus on custom solutions for complex applications
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers requiring high-precision metal surface finishing
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical devices; Nuclear engineering; General manufacturing
Competitors
Atotech; BASF; Enthone; MacDermid Enthone; Coventya
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue of $23 million with 8 employees; long-standing relationships with customers in Germany and worldwide
Major Milestones
Founded in 1952; Changed company name to POLIGRAT GmbH in 1974; Moved Munich headquarters in 1985; 2019: KSO Group takes over POLIGRAT assets in asset deal; Established as international market leader in electrochemical and chemical metal finishing