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2025 Sustainability Report: how Argos ST integrates sustainability, innovation and process optimisation

Takeaways In 2025, Argos ST increased solar energy self-generation by …

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Argos Surface Technologies on the track with the Salento Racing Team: industry meets academia

Takeaways A partnership between company and university providing a real …

Powder coating, definitive guide

What is powder coating, when is it used and how is it applied? A definitive guide

Takeaways Powder coating protects metal components against corrosion, weathering and …

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Electrolytic galvanizing: corrosion protection and reliability for industrial components

Why electrolytic galvanizing continues to be one of the most …

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The colours of anodized aluminium: aesthetics, protection and customisation for industrial contexts

Aesthetics has become an increasingly important focus in the sphere …

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New “Hybrid Color”: coloured transparent coatings combining aesthetics and performance

The world of surface treatments is increasingly focused on solutions …

Decorative anodizing as a design feature

Decorative anodizing: surfaces as a design feature

Salone del Mobile 2026: anodized aluminium redefines the role of …

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Argos ST Strengthens Its Leadership: New Appointments Driving Growth

The Group continues to consolidate its position in the market. The recent appointments …

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Corrosion of metals: how protecting them is a strategic step

From corrosion of metals to operational continuity: an industrial paradigm …

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Treatment of aluminium for industrial processes: functional, refined and durable surfaces

Aluminium is one of the most widely used materials in …

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Reel-to-reel electroplating. Outstanding productivity, uniformity and process automation

Control and continuity are the new challenges in industrial electroplating. In …

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Non-stick treatment for aluminium rollers: increased efficiency in automated logistics systems

A smooth and continuous flow: essential for automatic labelling machinery. In …

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Hygienic non-stick surfaces. Chemical nickel plating with PTFE: a new frontier in the food industry

For automatic machinery in the food industry, components in direct …

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Enhanced capacity, control and efficiency: Argos Surface Technologies upgrades its industrial operations with a new powder-coating system in Gonzaga

Argos ST Group’s Industrial Coatings business unit has consolidated its …

Non-stick coatings for moving components

Non-stick coatings for moving components in the packaging industry: preventing machinery downtime and optimise productivity

With automatic machines for industrial labelling, even a small change …

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Chemical-nickel plating for innovative, high-precision industrial machinery: a solution guaranteeing corrosion resistance and a uniform coating deposit.

In the field of high-precision industrial machinery, the reliability of …

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Everything you need to know about sol-gel: technical characteristics and industrial applications

The sol-gel process is an advanced chemical method for the …

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Hybrid sol-gel applied to high-end bikes: a new frontier in performance, aesthetics and function

Exploring new sectors with advanced technology is central to Argos …

High-efficiency cooling systems

High-efficiency cooling systems: the value of electroless nickel plating

Recently, our Group had the privilege of working with a …

Cataphoresis painting for agricultural machinery

Custom solutions for the agricultural-machinery industry: cataphoresis and powder coating for optimal performance

In the agricultural-machinery industry, companies have the challenge of ensuring …

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Aesthetic anodizing for a unique lighting engineering project

In the lighting engineering and furniture industries, the aesthetic finishing of …

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Sol-Gel coating for perfect surfaces

In the home solutions industry, where visual appeal and functionality are …

Hard anodizing for orthopedic components

Hard anodizing for orthopedic components

In the industry of medical devices, particularly those for orthopedic …

Maximizing performance by combining complementary treatments

Maximizing performance by combining complementary treatments

In the aerospace industry, where corrosion resistance and precision are …

PVD metallization innovation and sustanaibility

PVD metallization: an innovative solution with a low environmental impact

In the telecommunications and industrial automation industries, manufacturers face complex …

Electroless nickel plating for the oil & gas industry

Electroless nickel plating for the protection of components in the oil & gas industry

In the highly competitive oil & gas industry, every detail …

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PFAS-free coatings for a responsible future

Protecting surfaces with advanced coatings is essential in order to …

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Chemical nickel plating: custom solutions for the nuclear-energy industry

In the nuclear energy industry, technical requirements are particularly strict …

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Chemical nickel plating for packaging systems: a success story

Electroless nickel plating is a technology that Argos ST has …

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Innovative treatments and assembly for electric cars

Argos ST is a benchmark of innovation and excellence in …

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Hot dip galvanizing: what it is and how it works against corrosion

Hot-dip galvanizing is an essential process in metallurgy, offering effective …

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Cold galvanizing: what is it and what are the applications?

Cold galvanizing, or zinc-rich paint, is used to protect metals …

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Natural and hard anodizing for the marine industry

The yacht industry has some of the most demanding standards …

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What is PFA polymer or perfluoroalkoxy alkane? How and when to choose it 

Polymer coatings are deposited surface treatments that can be applied …

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What is PTFE or polytetrafluoroethylene? A complete guide 

Accidentally discovered by US chemist Roy J. Plunkett at the …

Argos Cataphoresis truck industry

Treatments for truck industry components

The Argos ST Group’s Gonzaga plant is a leader in …

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The potential of Rilsan® in the sphere of medical engineering: a new coating for medical boxes

Medical engineering requires precise and reliable solutions in order to …

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Chemical nickel plating with a high phosphorus content for undersea installations in the oil industry

The Gruppo Argos ST Cambiago plant is an absolute benchmark …

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Innovative treatments for the automotive industry: Three new applications

The Argos Surface Technologies Group has established itself as a …

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Polymer coatings for the renewable-energy sector: a new challenge for Argos ST

The Argos ST Group’s Origgio plant, which is specialized in …

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Technological excellence in the treatment of mats for thermal-processing equipment

The Argos ST Group’s Minerbio facility is a benchmark in …

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Colour anodizing solutions for interior design: antique, bronze and brass finishes

In the world of interior design, the search for innovative …

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The central importance of polymer surface coatings for optimised production in the field of medical engineering

Medical engineering is a crucial sector that demands precise and …

Anodizing for the motorcycle industry

Top-quality anodizing for the motorcycle industry: a model of success

Argos ST is an established and reliable partner in the …

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The Argos Surface Technologies Group acquires 100% of Galvanotecnica Salvatori Bologna

This operation takes the turnover of the Argos Surface Technologies …

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The merger of Foresi and Rotostatic into the Argos Surface Technologies Group finalised

The two companies specialised in industrial coating are now officially …

Cataphoresis for stairlifts

Cataphoresis for stairlifts: lasting quality guaranteed

The Mantua site of the Argos ST group is a …

Hard anodizing for coordinate measuring machine beams

Hard anodizing: an effective treatment for coordinate measuring machine frames

The Argos ST group’s Opera site, which specialises in anodizing …

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Colour anodizing: the art of transforming aluminium into an elegant furnishing material

Argos Lualma, expert in the anodized aluminium industry, has reached …

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Excellence in marine corrosion protection: Argos ST protects springs with PTFE coatings

The Minerbio facility of the Argos Surface Technologies Group, specialised …

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Seismic isolation bearings: nickel coatings from Argos ST to ensure safety and durability

When designing and building bridges and seismically sensitive infrastructure, anti-seismic …

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Minerbio plant adopts new manual washing system for metal products

Pretreatment is a key phase in the processing of metal …

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Colour anodizing with a wood effect: the elegance of ash and wenge for furnishings

Colour anodizing offers infinite options for personalisation of furnishings, and …

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Hard anodizing for marine engines: an effective treatment for corrosion protection

Our Opera (Milan) production plant, specialised in technical anodizing and …

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Sustainable production: reducing environmental impacts through innovative chemical nickel plating techniques

The Argos Surface Technologies Group takes concrete action to minimise …

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Greater corrosion resistance for automatic flow control systems

Resistance to chemical substances has become one of the key …

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Colour anodizing for curtain profiles: an aesthetic and protective choice

Colour anodizing is a chemical treatment applied to aluminum to …

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Agricultural machinery manufacturers choose cataphoresis

The choice of the right surface coating to be applied …

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With Halar® you work better and in silence

Forklift trucks have many different uses: their compact design and …

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Argos Surface Technologies Group acquires 100% of Rotostatic

Foresi S.p.A., owned by Argos Surface Technologies Group, acquired the …

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Aesthetics and functionality at the highest level in motorbike components

Screws are, by definition, a simple item to treat with …

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Aesthetic anodizing applied to furnishings

Kitchens nowadays represent true design products, with every aspect taken …

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Argos Surface Technologies announces new company merger

With the new Argos Srl a multi-establishment company with a …

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Suction systems in adhesive tape manufacture

We were contacted by a large manufacturer of vacuum systems …

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No more costly maintenance with Thermal Spray

Innovative Thermal Spray coatings are the solution to abrasion! A …

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Sol Gel increases production capacity of plastic moulds

The Sol-Gel coating is low-wear, extremely durable and withstands even high operating …

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Thermal Spray coatings facilitate packaging processes

Over the years, Argos Impreglon, our group company based in …

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Aluminium brightening: the advantages of treatment

Chemical brightening, a process that increases the specular reflectivity of …

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Argos Surface Technologies completes acquisition of FORESI S.p.A.

Acquired 100% of FORESI S.p.A., a company specialising in the …

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Argos TSM equips itself with a fully automated coating plant

Argos TSM, our group’s subsidiary based in Minerbio (Bologna), boasts …

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TEC.RI.MET. Srl joins the Argos Surface Technologies Group

Acquired 100% of TEC.RI.MET Srl, a company from Bergamo specialising …

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Motorcycle pneumatic valves: which treatments perform best?

The technology level reached by motorbike manufacturers in recent years …

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Argos Nickel Plating is equipped with special systems for metal surface finishes

The Argos Nickel Plating sites in Cambiago and Monteveglio are …

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Two new major acquisitions have consolidated the growth of Argos Surface Technologies group

We are very pleased to report that the ambitious project …

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Zinc coatings ensure safe, eco-friendly joints

The development of environmentally friendly coatings for corrosion protection has …

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Air Springs: How to Reduce Manufacturing Costs with Tungsten Carbide

The production of air springs becomes more cost-effective thanks to …

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Treated surfaces with antibacterial properties: the new technology by Argos Anodizing

Argos Anodizing has enriched its range of products with the …

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Anodizing for cast and moulded pistons

Anodization, a technique applicable only to aluminium, is an electrochemical …

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Corrosion-resistant coatings: a protective shield for oil & gas plants

A major problem in the oil & gas sector consists …

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Non-stick coating: shiny moulds and smooth surfaces

The use of coatings saves time and energy. . We …

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Maximized production with robotic systems

Guaranteeing maximum quality of the coatings applied to complex geometries, …

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Springs ‘in action’ in systems engineering for the chemical industry

Argos Impreglon coatings are famous for their corrosion resistance, load-bearing …

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Surface treatments with reduced environmental impact

Protecting the environment and reducing the impact of our processes …

Trattamenti particolari meccanici AISI 316

‘Extra’ protection for mechanical parts in V4A stainless steel

Today’s automotive market prefers the use of generic mechanical parts …

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Quality coatings for plastic surfaces

The increasingly competitive automotive market demands constant investment in technology …

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Certified treatments for high-performance brake calipers

Street sports cars, and racing cars even more so, boast …

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Anodizing meets high-speed transport

Anodizing, a process used to treat aluminium, involves a continuous …

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Certified wear-resistant treatments for hydraulic servo control

The world of aeronautics is marked by a constant drive …

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Downtime: how much it costs and how to prevent it

Machine downtime is a typical situation that manufacturing companies have …

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Subscription to the Argos Spa Group Newsletter – Information on personal data processing

In May 2020, three important companies in the field of …

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Argos Surface Technologies group is growing

The acquisition of 100% of the capital of Impreglon Italia …

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Everything runs smoothly with Antifriction Coating A101

Impreglon introduces you to Antifriction Coating A101, an excellent ally …

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Thermal Spray: the coating for the packaging sector

Reduce machine downtime, increase wear resistance and improve efficiency, cleanliness …

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What are polymer coatings?

Polymer coatings are surface deposits that can be applied to …

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Five tips for improving industrial production processes

Keeping industrial production running is the primary objective of any …

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How to protect industrial machinery and reduce maintenance costs

Industrial production is closely related to the efficiency of the …

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High-tech coatings for metal

There is at least one thing that unites MOSE in …

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The International Space Station ISS

As a homologated supplier for the most important companies in …

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MOSE in Venezia

At Argos, one of our most recent and prestigious orders …

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Why invest in surface coatings?

In modern companies, one aspect that has become vitally important …

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Optimized medical measuring instruments

Argos Impreglon improves the smoothness of pipette tips. Many laboratory …