Decorative anodising for the highest demands in product design
Aluminum components can be finished in a variety of ways. Decorative anodising processes are used when surfaces have to meet high visual and functional requirements at the same time.
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#Painting
Petrol anthracite painted plastic housing for cancer research
We manufacture excellent plastic components at our plant in Altenrhein: The highly complex parts of the 3D-printed plastic housing of this high-tech device are wet-painted in our BWB paint department.
#Mechanical engineering
Surface finishing for high-end electric motorcycle
As part of his latest custom creation, the KING CURRENT electric motorcycle, Bruno Forcella from Sine Cycle commissioned BWB to refine a key component: the gearwheel for the drive system.
#Design
Trophy
Precision meets design: BWB Surface Technology has teamed up with Studio Rive Roshan to produce an anodized trophy for the prestigious TEFAF Maastricht 2025 J.P. Morgan Private Bank Showcase Prize. With a finely coordinated color gradient in BWB brown, precise engraving and refined craftsmanship, the object demonstrates how technology and aesthetics merge perfectly.
#Aviation
Lightness in the highly complex aviation industry
Due to its low weight, malleability and excellent mechanical properties, aluminum is the preferred base material in aviation. Lightwing AG relies on high-quality components and surface technology from BWB in Stans-Oberdorf for its AC4 models.
#Aviation
Visit of the Swiss ambassador to Nehlsen-BWB Flugzeug-Galvanik Dresden
The Swiss ambassador Livia Leu visited Nehlsen-BWB Flugzeug-Galvanik Dresden and, together with her delegation, gained exciting insights into our work and current economic issues.
#Design
CONVERSIO luminaire
The werk14 company is based in Emmental in the canton of Berne. Under the Illuminartis brand, high-quality designer luminaires for indoor use are manufactured here. One of these is the CONVERSIO luminaire, which was designed by atelier oï.
#Sustainability
Towards sustainability with biodiesel and other measures
BWB-Altenrhein AG has taken significant steps towards sustainability by switching to biodiesel and using waste heat from production.
#Design
Philae – color anodized bookshelf as a work of art
The Philae bookcase by Raphael Kadid with an exclusive surface by BWB impresses with its unconventional design. The hand-finished anodization, inspired by aerial photographs, artfully showcases the origins of aluminium.