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NABU joins Qualicoat
Qualicoat UK and Ireland has announced that pretreatment system supplier NABU-Oberflächentechnik (NABU) is the latest supplier to join the organisation. An independent company for over 30 years, NABU brings more than 25 years’ experience in chrome-free pretreatment, with a particular focus on the architectural sector.
While its core market is Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland – with recent expansion into the Baltic States and the Middle East – the company is now establishing a formal presence in the UK and Ireland. NABU is one of only 11 pretreatment system suppliers globally to be members of Qualicoat UK and Ireland.
NABU aims to connect and strengthen relationships with UK and Irish businesses. Markus Schöll (CEO) at NABU says: "We already have strong technical and commercial partnerships in the UK market, and we see great value in sharing expertise and best practices. Joining Qualicoat UK and Ireland allows us to strengthen existing relationships, establish new partnerships and further support customers in achieving sustainable, high-quality coating processes."
NABU specialises in high-quality pretreatment solutions for aluminium, steel and galvanised steel. Beyond supplying pretreatment chemistry, the company provides integrated technical support, dosing systems, process optimisation and wastewater treatment solutions, offering customers a complete approach to surface technology from a single source.
Chair of Qualicoat UK and Ireland Chris Mansfield believes this latest addition reinforces QUKI’s commitment to driving up industry standards and supporting sustainability goals. He says: “NABU’s formal entry into the British and Irish market means faster technical support and direct access to expert advice. The company’s extensive track record in chrome-free pretreatment is a significant benefit, offering Qualicoat-approved UK and Irish applicators another proven and trusted route to meeting strict environmental standards, without sacrificing quality or durability."
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Article written by John Roper
15th September 2026