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New colours for Schüco AutomotiveFinish

Schüco LivIng window unit with grey base material in colour SAF-DB 703 with Schüco AutomotiveFinish surface finish technology.

Schüco has added four new trend colours to its Schüco AutomotiveFinish surface finish technology. The new colours – Light Silver, Deep Bronze, Metallic Black and the SAF-DB 703 line, a brilliant lightly textured slate grey – are the company’s response to market demand for a greater selection of grey and brown tones. The Schüco AutomotiveFinish colour range consists of 10 metallic and RAL EFFECT colours for designing indoor and outdoor areas. A collection consisting of two colours exclusively for interior design completes the range.

Using the Schüco AutomotiveFinish surface finish technology, PVC-U profiles can be coated in popular metallic colours for which the automotive industry is well-known. With consistent colour stability, a degree of brilliance is achieved which fulfils demanding technical requirements in conjunction with excellent resistance to abrasion, weathering and chemicals. Alongside the coloured layer, the basis of Schüco AutomotiveFinish is a special covering layer individually formulated for every colour that determines the gloss and surface texture. Importantly for fabricators, window and door units including accessory parts can be constructed and supplied with a matching colour scheme.

In addition to economic demands, Schüco AutomotiveFinish also fulfils ecological requirements. An environmentally friendly manufacturing process with minimal energy consumption and low volumes of waste allows the profiles to be coated in paint without the need for a finishing process. Any damage to the environment caused by outgoing air, effluents or special waste is excluded. For this reason, the development of the Schüco AutomotiveFinish technology was supported by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (Deutsche Bundestiftung Umwelt).


The machinery consists of DESERT production machines for high-efficiency DESERT solar modules built specifically for extreme hot climate, such as can be seen in deserts or in tropical areas. Made solely in Germany and built using the latest in DESERT and TROPIC module production, the systems inlcudes all cutting-edge technology.

Certified DESERT solar modules, DESERT containers, DESERT power plants and DESERT manufacturing machinery built using pioneering DESERT and TROPICS technology are now fully set up, and ready to perform. But powering on the machinery has been a long time coming. Up until recently, this advanced piece of equipment had been waiting for clearance at a port in Brazil. Now that the formalities have been dealt with, both J.v.G. Thoma and its customer in Brazil can get production under way.

J.v.G. Thoma GmbH is a company whose vision has always been to harness the infinite power of the sun and convert it into an inexhaustible supply of energy. But a vision such as this requires global reach, and this project has opened new doors. Brazil is not only a gateway to South American cooperation, but also the launchpad to international reach and expansion.

Following the delivery of this initial order, J.v.G. Thoma GmbH will be looking forward to an ongoing collaboration with the Brazilian company. From setup and initial training to setting the scene for a ramp up, J.v.G. Thoma will be there to provide expertise and assistance. Moreover, the company will be jointly responsible, along with the client, for the successful integration of the DESERT solar module factory.

In the future, bigger DESERT power plants will be set up on Brazilian soil, and together with existing turnkey production systems, they intend to take up a large share of the products and assets this sector will possess locally. J.v.G. Thoma plans to build up a local network of sales agents that can extend a premium offering to neighbouring countries in South America. Eventually, the company hopes to be able to expand its customer base to clients in North America.

Hans Thoma, general manager from the Thoma-group, is eager to acquire a substantial market share in Brazil, a growing country with tremendous potential for solar energy output. Having complied with local official procedures (Inmetro, TÜV, Fraunhofer CSP) and cleared the way for future business collaboration, he expresses his hope that the solar industry will henceforth expand quickly.

”Being able to introduce Brazil to the infinite opportunities of a solar industry is a privilege for J.v.G. Thoma GmbH, and one that we are extremely grateful for. At the same time, this placed the ball squarely in our court, and the pressure to get the ball rolling quickly was high. Now that the lengthy initial formalities are out of the way, we can focus on making this project a success.“

The first DESERT solar module production in BRAZIL! Let
Source: Schüco International KG
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