Coating Line L1: a new asset for the production of multilayer systems

At Metalcolor, we are continuously improving our tools to meet our customers’ needs. After several years of preparation and work, the modernization of our L1 coating line is complete.

The goal: to meet the growing demand for multilayer, durable, and diverse products while ensuring our flexibility.

Thanks to the addition of a new coating section and a state-of-the-art curing oven, we can now apply multiple lacquer layers in a single session.

More possibilities, more control
The new section includes four coaters and a high-energy-efficiency oven. It enables us to produce innovative multilayer systems with higher quality — even for complex shades or technical finishes.

Intelligent systems for monitoring production parameters ensure reliability and reproducibility while optimizing our energy consumption. The new oven maximizes energy recovery and reuses hot process air, further reducing our natural gas consumption and CO₂ emissions.

A technical project, a human challenge
To avoid extended production downtime, a major part of the work was carried out during scheduled stoppages, with special precautions taken to protect sensitive equipment against dust and vibrations.

Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 context, our team adapted and successfully completed this project.

A step towards the future
With this modernization, Metalcolor offers more technical solutions tailored to today’s and tomorrow’s expectations.

This project reflects our strategy: combining innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility to produce more efficiently and sustainably.

Helder Cerqueira
Head of Production