Nanogate buys high-tech plastic components maker Jay Plastics

With the successful company, Nanogate is establishing itself as a leading global specialist for design-oriented high-tech surfaces and components of very high optical quality. As leading providers in their existing markets, both companies have many years of experience in the areas of materials, process and component engineering. Together with Jay Plastics, Nanogate can globally service companies while at the same time achieving significant synergies in development, sales and production. The planned transfer of technology further boosts Nanogate’s sales potential in the US, especially in the area of design surfaces. The transaction also improves Nanogate’s market access to Asian manufacturers. 

For many years, Jay Plastics has been a leading and successful expert in high value surface engineering of polymer components. In addition, the company has extensive expertise in the metallisation of surfaces (PVD technology) and in the area of lighting. As an integrated provider, the company covers the entire value chain from the development of components to production. With approximately 400 employees, Jay Plastics’ customers include well-known US automobile companies and suppliers as well as manufacturers from Japan and South Korea. Besides the automotive industry, Jay Plastics operates in other sectors, such as household appliances.