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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
German machinery manufacturer Sonplas has acquired Sturm Maschinen- & Anlagenbau's surface technology business and launched Sturm Surface Technology GmbH under its group, enhancing its portfolio in thermal spray, coating technologies, and optical surface inspection with a focus on the Chinese market.
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Sonplas is strengthening its foothold in China by absorbing Sturm’s surface technology unit, signalling a clear chance for founders in machinery and coating tech to tap into an expanding Chinese industrial market.
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