Future of Coatema Technology Secured: next Machinery Group and next Coatema Technologies Launch Joint Global Strategy
Acquisition of Coatema assets and strategic realignment based on a 4-pillar structure (CORE, FLOW, LABS, OS) for equipment, R&D, and service.
Philadelphia, Düsseldorf, 8.2.2026– The future of renowned Coatema technology is secured and globally repositioned. As part of an asset deal, Philadelphia basednext Machinery Group, Inc. (“next”)has acquired key assets of Coatema Coating Machinery laying the foundation for a close strategic alliance with newly founded Düsseldorf area based nextCoatema Technologies GmbH (“nextCoatema”)in Germany.
Together, both companies share a clear vision: not only to preserve the proven coating, printing, and laminating technologies but to lead them into a new era through clear synergies and combined innovation power. While nextserves the Americas,nextCoatema acts as the technological hub for Europe and Asia.
Structured Excellence across 4 Business Units:To address customer needs more precisely and efficiently,nextCoatema is organizing its operations into four specialized business units ("Pillars"):
· LABS – R&D & Research:The R&D Center in Germany remains the engine of innovation. LABS focuses on research, process development (for industries like battery, fuel cell, solar, membranes), and a Lab2FaB upscaling processes from concept to the final product
· CORE – Equipment & Machinery:This unit represents the core machinery business, where customers find proven portfolio of coating and laminating systems – from roll-to-roll lines to customized specialty machinery
· FLOW – After sales & Service: Designed to safeguard continuous production, FLOW integrates all after sales and service activities into a single offering. Backed by full access to technical drawings and documentation, FLOW ensures global supply of original spare parts, along with reliable maintenance and retrofit solutions for installed systems worldwide.
· OS – Education & Training:Knowledge transfer as a service offers coaching, training sessions, and masterclasses to qualify customers and partners in the optimal use of the technologies
A Strong Signal to the Market
"By strategically aligning next Machinery Group and nextCoatema Technologies, we are creating a symbiosis of financial stability and German engineering expertise", saysTomi Belosevic,President & CEO of next Machinery Group. "
„Engineering the next dimension of coating technologies,” says Thomas Kolbusch, Director Sales.
