Oerlikon is a leading global technology group aiming to become a global powerhouse in surface solutions, advanced materials and materials processing. It is committed to investing in value-bringing technologies that provide customers with lighter, more durable materials that are able to increase performance, improve efficiency and reduce the use of scarce resources. A Swiss company with over 100 years of tradition, Oerlikon has over 13,500 employees at more than 170 locations in 37 countries and sales of CHF2.7 billion in 2015.