History

History

Our origins

Consisting of six companies located between Europe, North America and South America, Primat Curtis makes diversification, lead-time and quality its strengths.

Primat Curtis - storia che nasce nel 1972
Primat Curtis - storia che nasce nel 1972

Our origins

Consisting of six companies located between Europe, North America and South America, Primat Curtis makes diversification, lead-time and quality its strengths.

Historical Milestones

1972
Establishment of Primat - Olginate

Establishment of the parent company's first plant, initially operating in decorative coatings and nickel plating. Today, the Olginate facility specializes in bulk/barrel processes, including zinc flake, zinc-nickel, and phosphating.

2015
ACQUISITION OF COATING TECH R.E.

Formerly known as Zincatura Reggiana S.r.l., today it represents one of Coating Tech S.r.l.'s two production plants, specializing in surface treatments for fasteners, available in bulk/barrel processes as well as rack plating.

The facility performs zinc flake, zinc-nickel, and electroplated zinc coatings, ensuring high quality standards and production versatility.

2016
Establishment of Primat - Airuno

Foundation of the parent company's second facility, today equipped with a bulk zinc flake coating plant, in addition to thread-locking application services and automated sorting.

2017
Acquisition of the Coating Tech - Medolago

Formerly known as Industria Elettrochimica Bergamasca S.r.l., today it represents Coating Tech S.r.l.'s second facility, distinguished by its specialization exclusively in electroplating treatments, utilizing both barrel and rack processing systems.

2022
ACQUISITION OF PROSDAC

A Brazilian company that treats Zinc-Flake coatings for the Brazilian market.

2023
ACQUISITION OF VI.PI.EFFE PEN

Acquisition of the Poirino plant, specialized in the application of threadlockers using microencapsulated and polyamide products, as well as an extensive range of bulk anti-friction surface treatments.

 

2023
ACQUISITION OF CURTIS METAL FINISHING

Second overseas acquisition, marked by the addition of the Sterling Heights and Machesney Park plants, located in Michigan and Illinois, respectively.

The facilities specialize in bulk zinc flake coatings and barrel e-coating, alongside offering threadlocker application, automated sorting, and automated packaging services.

2023
Beginning of Primat Curtis Group

To consolidate portfolio diversification in-house and to allow our clients to have all the logistical and technological enhancements made in an all-for-one scenario.

2026
Acquisition of Realtec LTDA - São José dos Campos & Betim

Acquisition of the São José dos Campos and Betim plants, specialized in bulk zinc flake coatings and electrostatic spray processes. The facilities are also equipped with dedicated lines for PTFE coatings via manual spray application, as well as bulk alkaline zinc-nickel plating, further expanding the Group’s portfolio of surface solutions.