Group Companies

AICHELIN Heat Treatment Systems (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is the central company of the AICHELIN Group for the Chinese market. With locations in Beijing, Tangshan and Ma'anshan, the company develops and produces industrial heat treatment equipment and customer-specific solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.

SAFED specializes in wire mesh belt furnaces for the heat treatment of precision and mass parts. The company develops and delivers efficient equipment solutions for various industrial applications, along with comprehensive services around modernization, retrofits, and spare parts - even for third-party systems.

NOXMAT specializes in industrial heating technology and develops, produces and distributes gas burners, electric heating systems and individual thermal processing solutions for industrial furnaces and heat treatment equipment. The company offers customer-specific control and switch cabinet solutions as well as comprehensive service and modernization services for industrial thermal processing equipment. With production and engineering in Germany and international subsidiaries, NOXMAT stands worldwide for quality, flexibility and reliable process solutions.

Specialist for industrial vacuum heat treatment systems in Europe. The company develops and produces powerful vacuum furnace solutions for a wide range of industrial applications and offers comprehensive engineering, project planning, and service solutions. The European presence is complemented by the site in Kocaeli, Turkey, which supports customers with local manufacturing, assembly, and service.

UPC-Marathon is a worldwide leader in automation, combustion, and control solutions for the heat treatment industry. With locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company offers innovative technologies such as flow controls, gas analysis systems, oxygen and carbon probes, controls, software solutions, and automation systems. The portfolio is complemented by engineering, calibration, certification, repair, and support services for industrial heat treatment applications worldwide.

AICHELIN Service GmbH, based in Ludwigsburg, Germany, is the European competence center of the AICHELIN Group for services related to industrial heat treatment equipment. The company offers comprehensive services, spare parts, modernizations and digital solutions for AICHELIN systems and increasingly also for equipment from other manufacturers.

GM Enterprises develops and manufactures high-quality vacuum furnace and coating systems for the heat treatment industry with a particular focus on aerospace, medical, additive manufacturing, and industrial applications. The company offers turnkey vacuum furnaces, VPA coating systems, as well as advanced automation and control solutions. The portfolio is complemented by comprehensive aftermarket services, hot zone upgrades, modernizations, and technical support for long-term plant performance and process reliability.

Indo-German Vacu Treat Pvt. Ltd. (IGVT) is a leading provider in India's commercial vacuum heat treatment sector, ranking as the third-largest service provider nationwide. Established through a strategic joint venture between Systherms GmbH (Germany) and Unitherm Engineers Limited (India), IGVT operates three state-of-the-art plants strategically located near key automotive hubs:

• Pune, Maharashtra: Catering to the western region's tooling and component manufacturers.

• Bangalore, Karnataka: Serving the southern industrial sectors.

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Supporting the southern manufacturing landscape.

Our expertise lies in delivering advanced vacuum hardening and plasma nitriding services, primarily catering to the domestic tool and die manufacturing sector. Our diverse service portfolio includes:

• Vacuum Brazing: Ensuring strong, precise joints for complex assemblies.

• Solution Annealing: Enhancing material ductility and corrosion resistance.

• Ageing: Improving mechanical properties through controlled heat treatment.

We proudly serve a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, medical equipment, food processing and consumer goods. With a dedicated workforce exceeding 70 professionals, IGVT remains committed to excellence and innovation in all our endeavors.

Unitherm Nova Coating (UNC) is a pioneering joint venture between Unitherm Engineers Limited, India’s leading expert in commercial atmospheric heat treatment and Nova Coating, Germany’s specialist in advanced surface coating technologies. This collaboration unites decades of expertise to deliver cutting-edge PVD coatings that enhance the performance, durability and efficiency of tools and components across industries.

By combining advanced heat treatment and surface engineering, we provide high-performance coating solutions tailored to the unique needs of sectors such as automotive, aerospace and manufacturing. Our coatings improve wear resistance, reduce friction and optimize operational efficiency, helping businesses achieve superior productivity and cost savings.

At UNC, we are committed to innovation, precision and quality, ensuring each coating meets the highest industry standards. With a focus on timely delivery and customized solutions, we work closely with our clients to enhance the reliability and longevity of their tools and components.

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