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Looking forward to the 2026 trade show season
01/2026
We’re kicking off 2026 with full enthusiasm! Our facilities are back in full swing! We welcome inquiries and orders for #plastic and #metal plating.
Why choose SAXONIA Galvanik?
With over 50 years of experience, comprehensive process expertise, and the use of state-of-the-art equipment, coatings from SAXONIA Galvanik possess all the visual, tactile, and functional properties required in the fields of Automotive, (e-)mobility, electronics, home appliances and plumbing, and medical technology.
Still not convinced?
Then visit us at national and international trade shows and ask our sales team all about electroplating:
February 25–26, 2026 KPA in Ulm
September 16–17, 2026 KPA in Leipzig
October 12–16, 2026: Fakuma in Friedrichshafen
October 27–29, 2026: IZB in Wolfsburg
Date to be announced –> Erzgebirge Supplier Industry Cooperation Exchange 2026
We look forward to discussing your needs, welcoming you at our booth, or answering your inquiries.
Press Release: A Successful Celebration Honoring Our Employees – 20 Years of SAXONIA Galvanik GmbH in Halsbrücke
09/2025
On September 13, 2025, SAXONIA Galvanik celebrated its 20th anniversary with its employees and their families, as well as former employees, retirees, and interested members of the local community, and hosted an “Open House.”
In a time of upheaval and uncertainty, it was evident how the company is navigating change and responding to opportunities and challenges with new investments. Since becoming independent in 2005 and thanks to the dedication of many employees, the company has established itself as a leader in its industry. The company weathered both the COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 crises, as well as the major supplier crisis of the past two years, which forced many competitors into bankruptcy. During the same period, the company invested in new facilities for e-mobility product lines and new robotic systems in Halsbrücke.
At the anniversary celebration, current and former colleagues were able to take a trip down memory lane via the newly installed timeline, the management’s speech, and, above all, through conversations with one another. With a history dating back to 1612, the company is also deeply rooted in the region.
This sense of community is also evident in the support provided by local organizations during the festival. The Halsbrücke Volunteer Fire Department and the Erzwäsche Halsbrücke Settlers’ Association took care of the food and drinks, while the Conradsdorf Carnival Association, with face painting and glitter tattoos, and the Neugier-Express, with its many experiments, made hearts beat faster—and not just those of the children.
The event was accompanied by music from Felix Kralacek and his Kofferkapelle, as well as a performance by the Freiberg Mountain Music Corps, which fittingly concluded with the Steigerlied.
The overwhelmingly positive feedback and great interest from all participants motivates and confirms the company’s path thus far: with bold decisions and exceptional solidarity, especially in times of crisis, the company stands firm in the market.
Press Release: SAXONIA Galvanik and ECO2GROW Launch Partnership for Green Electricity from a German Wind Farm
02/2025
SAXONIA Galvanik GmbH, a leading provider of metallic surfaces and coating processes, has been sourcing green electricity from a German wind farm since January 2025. To this end, SAXONIA Galvanik and ECO2GROW, an innovative provider in the renewable energy sector, have entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 3,000 MWh per year from a German wind farm. The agreement complements many other measures already implemented in the areas of resource conservation and environmental protection. Additionally, PPAs became increasingly attractive to SAXONIA Galvanik because generating renewable energy directly at the company’s headquarters was not feasible due to ever-increasing regulatory hurdles.
“Through our partnership with ECO2GROW and the procurement of wind energy, we are sending a strong signal for a sustainable future in our industry,” explains Stefan Tilke, Managing Director of SAXONIA Galvanik. “This step reinforces our commitment to environmentally friendly production and underscores our competitiveness in a changing market environment.”
Paul Appel, CEO of ECO2GROW, adds: “The collaboration with SAXONIA Galvanik impressively demonstrates how medium-sized companies can make their energy supply more sustainable. Wind energy is a key technology for driving the energy transition forward and, at the same time, enables companies to increase their value creation.”
The partnership marks the beginning of closer collaboration, through which both companies aim to actively capitalize on the opportunities presented by evolving electricity markets to ensure competitiveness while accelerating the energy transition.
About ECO2GROW:
ECO2GROW has established itself as a pioneer in the renewable energy sector and offers medium-sized industrial companies access to green electricity directly from solar and wind power plants. With its innovative platform for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), ECO2GROW is making a significant contribution to the transformation of the energy industry. For further information, please contact presse@eco2grow.com.
Press Release on Major Investment
11/2023
SAXONIA Galvanik GmbH commissioned a new large-scale busbar coating facility in November 2023.
The demand for reliable current-carrying components in the rapidly growing electric mobility and electric infrastructure sector continues to rise. At the same time, the high demands placed on these components—and on suppliers—are increasing.
SAXONIA Galvanik GmbH has responded to this trend by commissioning a new large-scale facility for the electroplating of current-carrying components. These components include busbars for high-voltage applications in modern electric vehicles, contact elements in battery management systems, and a wide variety of current-carrying components in electrical infrastructure.
With the company’s largest single investment in the past ten years, it has succeeded in increasing its electroplating capacity sixfold, after existing capacity had recently been fully utilized.
For decades, SAXONIA Galvanik has been successful not only in plastic electroplating but also in the silver plating of copper contacts for the electrical industry. In recent years, investments have been made in expanding tin plating, nickel plating, and passivation of current-carrying metal parts—whether rack-mounted or drum-processed. These new product lines are already being used in production vehicles from major OEMs.
However, due to the sharp rise in demand in both the electrical industry and e-mobility, existing coating capacities had recently been operating at 100 percent capacity in 24/7 operation. The new facility allows for a sixfold increase in previous capacities.
In addition to power management solutions, the company is also working on innovative projects for the shielding of plastic connectors and connector housings.
“In addition to decades of experience and a reputation built on countless projects for both the electrical and automotive industries, our location has now become a major competitive advantage,” says Managing Director Henrik Greschner. “In addition to plants operated by Volkswagen, Tesla, BMW, and Porsche, many other modern customers and suppliers for the electric mobility and electrical industries are now located within the immediate catchment area.” The acquisition of the industrial property also made it possible to develop additional space for future growth.
From the outset, the investment was planned with sustainability in mind and was funded by the BAFA through the federal subsidy program for energy efficiency in industry. When awarding contracts, particular care was taken to prioritize regional companies: Plant construction was carried out by the Thuringian firm A.S.T. GmbH, flooring by DSB Leuna GmbH, ventilation technology by Mietzsch GmbH, steel construction by Kaden und Döring OHG, and utilities supply by Käuffer & Co.
We are a member of the Upcell Alliance!
8/2023
Our application for membership in Europe’s largest network for battery production and research was successful. Since August 2023, we have been a member of this growing platform, which aims to help Europe assume a leading role in this future-oriented market. We will be participating in the next European event in Barcelona as early as October. Participation in this network aligns with our strategy to expand our second business segment, metal electroplating. This year alone, we are investing more than 3 million euros in expanding capacities and technologies for coating current-carrying components and contacts in the field of batteries and high-voltage applications.
In addition to building our own network, the focus will be on joint research and the exchange of information on market developments. This will allow for even more targeted investments and reduce errors in new technologies.
We are excited and proud.
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Process approval by VW for a production line operating entirely without chromium(VI)
11/2022
In early November, as part of the chrome revision, VW audited the entire process flow at SAXONIA Galvanik GmbH. This included the two chromium(VI)-free process steps—pretreatment and deposition of the metallic final layer—on a production line. We were able to provide the auditor with insights into our company and answer all questions. The audit was successfully completed. This marks the first time a process approval has been granted for an entire facility. The approval applies to interior parts that we produce in glossy or matte chrome finishes for vehicles of the VW Group. The approval covers all brands of the VW Group, including Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Seat, and Bentley.
Audi approval for a 3K component manufactured entirely without chromium(VI) and containing a TPE component
2022
For the first time, following intensive qualification tests, a production 3K component has been approved for 100% chromium(VI)-free electroplating. The component in question is a sophisticated interior part used in Audi’s luxury models. What makes it special is that one component is made of a TPE material that could be adapted to the new chromium(VI)-free pretreatment.
“This successful approval continues a success story,” says Henrik Greschner, Technical Director of SAXONIA Galvanik GmbH. Series approvals are already in place for ABS and ABS-PC projects from several automotive OEMs, including a 2K component for Mercedes. In addition, 100% chromium(VI)-free electroplating of a wide range of projects for electronics and household product lines is carried out in a three-shift operation. A second line is used for the chromium(VI)-free electroplating of polyamide components.
SAXONIA Galvanik GmbH is thus undoubtedly the technology leader in the transition to chromium(VI)-free processes and is working intensively to advance these processes even further.
Audi launches a line of chromium(VI)-free coatings
04/2022
Following production on the series production line specially converted for this unique process, the first interior door handle for AUDI has now been sampled as completely chromium(VI)-free. It successfully underwent intensive testing at the Ingolstadt laboratory and has been officially approved. This marks the launch of a product line at AUDI that is manufactured entirely without the use of chromium(VI). With AUDI, another major OEM joins Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, and Stellantis in confirming the performance of the new process. The topic of “chromium(VI)-free coatings” is a key trend for the industry. SAXONIA Galvanik hereby reaffirms its pioneering position regarding the new processes, and the transition of further projects is in full swing.
Expansion of our metal plating capabilities – Nickel and tin plating of contacts for electric vehicles
9/2021
For many years, we have been tin-plating electronic connectors in our electroplating facility, which significantly reduces electrical contact resistance after the components are assembled.
In the third quarter of 2021, the facility was expanded to include a bath for tin plating and under-nickel plating. This allows for the deposition of corrosion-resistant, highly formable, conductive, and solderable tin layers in the barrel or on rack-mounted parts. The additional option of under-nickeling the tin suppresses the dangerous formation of whiskers, thereby preventing short circuits.
As a result, SAXONIA Galvanik GmbH is able to offer a high-quality coating for electronic contact connectors, which are a key component in electromobility and thus contribute to achieving national and international climate goals.
First OEMs confirm the quality of the completely chromium(VI)-free coating
05/2021
For the past six months, the new, completely chromium(VI)-free coating process for plastics has been put through its paces in numerous sample campaigns at a converted production facility. Both the pretreatment/conditioning and the topcoat have been modified as part of this process. The goal is to obtain samples and external approval for products currently in production, as well as initial sample approval for new items. With Stellantis (PSA/FCA) and Skoda, the first automakers have now confirmed the performance of the new process. The temperature, climate change, and corrosion tests conducted were passed in full. The first automotive series projects in demanding interior applications have been approved by Daimler. This includes a challenging 2K part. Audi projects are currently in the final phase of EMPB approval. Additional projects will follow successively.
For product lines in the household, RV, and electrical sectors, the transition to large-scale series production has already taken place. These steps are crucial for the upcoming complex retrofits of additional facilities in the coming years, including the numerous re-certifications within the supply chains, which will take several more years to complete. The retrofit of the next two series production lines has already been scheduled.
Case Study Chromium(VI)-Free Pretreatment
5/2021
Together with our supplier, we report on our experiences with a chromium(VI)-free pretreatment for plastics, which we have tested and implemented in production. Our article can be found in the JOT 61 (2021) special issue: Read the article