Schlötter was founded as an “Electrochemical Research Laboratory” in 1912. As a company, we are committed to the tradition of a strong background in research. Approximately 25% of the employees at our head office are active in R&D, developing new processes and continuously improving existing one. The good reputation, which we enjoy worldwide, is primarily due to our R&D activity. Our focus on research is also evident from the high number of patents which are filed for application each year.
Innovation arises from dialogue and interaction among people. Therefore, our employees regularly publish articles on electroplating and are actively involved in many industry organisations and committees:
DGO-Comittee Chemical Metal Deposition DGO-Comittee Copper and Copper Alloys DGO-Comittee Zinc-Nickel DGO-Comittee Hydrogen Embrittlement
Kompetenznetzwerk Automobil + Oberfläche (KNAO) des ZVO Ressort Umwelt und Chemikalienpolitik
DIN Membership
Industrieverband Feuerverzinken e.V.(Society for Hot-dip Galvanizing)
Wissens- und Technologietransfer durch Patente und Normen
Centre for Surface Technology Schwäbisch Gmünd (Z.O.G)
German Museum for Electroplating
Research Institute for Precious Metals and Metal Chemistry
Innovation & Startup Center Geislingen
German Chemical Society