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Grabenstrasse 4 Arbon, 9320 Switzerland.
Looser Holding AG is an international industrial holding company.
Markets Served: Architectural coatings, Industrial coatings, Automotive OEM, Auto refinish, Wood coatings, Non-stick coatings, Packaging coatings
Looser Holding AG is an international industrial holding company headquartered in Arbon, Switzerland. The foundation of the company’s industrial activities dates back to E. Looser & Co. established in 1928, which subsequently developed into a leading manufacturer of furnace installations in Europe under the name of ELCO Looser Holding AG. The listed company ELCO Looser Holding AG was acquired by Preussag AG in 1995 in a public takeover bid. In 1996, the Looser industrialist family repurchased FLH Holding AG. Today, FLH Holding AG is a division of Looser Holding AG which was formed in 2004. The corporate group is active in the coatings, industrial services and doors sectors. Currently, 2,266 employees work for the Group in 16 operational facilities in Europe, Asia and the U.S. Looser Holding AG’s registered shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (Swiss Reporting Standard).
Looser Holding AG is an international industrial holding company headquartered in Arbon, Switzerland. The foundation of the company’s industrial activities dates back to E. Looser & Co. established in 1928, which subsequently developed into a leading manufacturer of furnace installations in Europe under the name of ELCO Looser Holding AG. The listed company ELCO Looser Holding AG was acquired by Preussag AG in 1995 in a public takeover bid. In 1996, the Looser industrialist family repurchased FLH Holding AG. Today, FLH Holding AG is a division of Looser Holding AG which was formed in 2004. The corporate Group is active in the coatings, industrial services and doors sectors. Currently, 2,266 employees work for the Group in 16 operational facilities in Europe, Asia and the U.S.A. Looser Holding AG’s registered shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (Swiss Reporting Standard).
Looser Holding AG is an international industrial holding company headquartered in Arbon, Switzerland. The foundation of the company’s industrial activities dates back to E. Looser & Co. established in 1928, which subsequently developed into a leading manufacturer of furnace installations in Europe under the name of ELCO Looser Holding AG. The listed company ELCO Looser Holding AG was acquired by Preussag AG in 1995 in a public takeover bid. In 1996, the Looser industrialist family repurchased FLH Holding AG. Today, FLH Holding AG is a division of Looser Holding AG which was formed in 2004. The corporate Group is active in the coatings, industrial services and doors sectors. Currently, 2,170 employees work for the Group in 16 operational facilities in Europe, Asia and the U.S.A. Looser Holding AG’s registered shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (Swiss Reporting Standard).
The Coatings Group of Arbon, Switzerland-based Looser Holding AG in 2014 recorded sales of $523 million, the majority of which came from sales of wood coatings, which represents 54 percent of total coatings revenue. The approximate percent of sales for the other segments include: packaging coatings 18 percent; non-stick/low-friction coatings 16 percent; and industrial coatings 12 percent. The Coatings Division is home to the Treffert Group, Feyco Group, ILAG Group, Schekolin AG and Feycolor Group who make coating for wood, plastic, metal, stone and glass for industrial and commercial use. These companies operations are spread throughout Switzerland, Germany, Austria, the rest of Europe, China, South East Asia and the U.S. The Coatings Division employs 600 personnel at its nine production facilities.
The Coatings Group of Arbon, Switzerland-based Looser Holding AG in 2013 recorded sales of $214 million, the majority of which came from sales of wood coatings, which represents 54 percent of total coatings revenue. The approximate percent of sales for the other segments include: packaging coatings 18 percent; non-stick/low-friction coatings 16 percent; and industrial coatings 12 percent. The Coatings Division is home to the Treffert Group, Feyco Group, ILAG Group, Schekolin AG and Feycolor Group who make coating for wood, plastic, metal, stone and glass for industrial and commercial use. These companies operations are spread throughout Switzerland, Germany, Austria, the rest of Europe, China, South East Asia and the U.S. The Coatings Division employs 600 personnel at its nine production facilities.
The vessel Jolly Rosa will use Jotun’s HSS.
By: KERRY PIANOFORTE
Due to supply and demand, Oxea will increase prices for the following products effective Oct. 1, 2025, or as contracts allow.
Special Walnut is a warm, earthy brown stain that highlights the natural beauty of wood.
By: David Savastano
OFLA is particularly suited for two-tone vehicle painting, especially in areas with complex geometries.
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CPMA has been dedicated to identifying solutions to public policy challenges facing the color pigments industry.
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A new palette for architectural innovation.
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Mipa Nederland B.V. took over the automotive paint and dealer business of Belgian importer B-Coat BVBA.
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