Bernd Frank

Bernd holds a diploma of chemical engineering and an MBA in finance and general management. He has more than 25 years of experience in the industry. In 2020 he joined Atotech to drive innovation within joint R&D and application projects with OEMs, tiers and customers.

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Presentation

Carbon footprint and sustainability of plating on plastics

As a leading surface finishing brand, we are committed to promoting sustainability, enhancing environmental performance and resource efficiency, and adopting ambitious frameworks. Our presentation covers two key aspects: sustainable plating for the automotive industry, Cr(VI)-free and non-PFAS, offering durability and quality; a carbon footprint study of electroplating, analyzing materials and energy use for optimization, including a comparison with alternative technologies.