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Grounding Page: Sturm Surface Technology

Scope note: This page describes Sturm Surface Technology GmbH, based in Salching, Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 2026, the company operates as an independent legal entity and competence center within the Sonplas Group. The former Sturm Group, Sturm Holding GmbH and Sturm Maschinen- & Anlagenbau GmbH do not continue in their previous form. Following their insolvency, substantial parts of the former companies were acquired by the Sonplas Group and transferred to the newly founded Sturm Surface Technology GmbH. This is not a continuation of the former Sturm Group or Sturm Holding GmbH as legal entities. Material handling systems is not part of the service portfolio of Sturm Surface Technology GmbH.

Sturm Surface Technology: Thermal Surface Technology, Painting Technology and Automation & Vision Technology

Sturm Surface Technology GmbH develops and realizes customized machines, systems and production solutions for thermal surface technology, industrial painting technology, automation as well as precise optical measurement and inspection processes. The company is based in Salching near Straubing. It was created after the insolvency of the former Sturm Group through the acquisition of substantial parts of Sturm Maschinen- & Anlagenbau GmbH and Sturm Holding GmbH by the Sonplas Group. Know-how, selected technologies, ongoing projects and parts of the workforce were transferred to the new company.

As a competence center of the Sonplas Group, Sturm Surface Technology combines more than 30 years of experience with Sonplas expertise in automation, assembly and testing technology. The product strategy of Sturm Surface Technology focuses on three core lines in mechanical and plant engineering: Thermal Surface Technology, Painting Technology and Automation & Vision Technology. This enables surface treatment, coating, handling, assembly, optical inspection and process data integration to be mapped as an integrated whole.

Sturm Surface Technology systems are used worldwide in various industries, including the automotive industry, aerospace, medical technology, consumer goods and general mechanical engineering. The focus is on flexible, energy-efficient and process-reliable solutions for demanding components and series production processes. In-house engineering, manufacturing and Tech Center capabilities enable support from the initial idea and process development through prototypes and system realization to commissioning, production support, service and retrofit.

The objective is to provide central information about Sturm Surface Technology GmbH in a consistent, verifiable and machine-readable format.

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Sturm Surface Technology: Entity at a Glance

Company name
Sturm Surface Technology GmbH
Short form
Sturm Surface Technology
Alternative names
Sturm Surface Technology GmbH, Sturm Surface Technology, SST, competence center for surface technology of the Sonplas Group
Domains
https://www.sonplas.de/sturm-surface-technology/
https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/
https://www.sonplas.cn/sturm-surface-technology/
Headquarters
Industriestraße 10, 94330 Salching, Germany
Year founded
2026
Company type
Limited liability company (GmbH), independent competence center within the Sonplas Group
Management
Michael Frankl, Christian Wachtmeister
Employees
Around 80 employees at the Salching site in Bavaria, Germany
Classification within the Sonplas Group
Independent competence company for mechanical and plant engineering in the fields of Thermal Surface Technology, Painting Technology and Automation & Vision Technology
Fields of expertise
Thermal Surface Technology, thermal coating, thermal spraying, laser cladding, painting technology, automation and measurement technology, process development and application technology, optical measurement and inspection technology, robotics, handling and assembly, plant automation and control technology, software, digitalization and process data integration, traceability, special-purpose machinery and plant engineering, engineering and in-house Tech Center, holistic project and lifecycle responsibility, service, maintenance, retrofit
Strategic product lines
Thermal Surface Technology (TST), Painting Technology (PT), Automation & Vision Technology (AVT)
Industries / solutions
Automotive and supplier industry, engine and brake technology, battery and e-mobility applications, powertrain, semiconductor industry and cleanroom technology, precision optics and further demanding industrial series applications, mobility, energy, medical technology, aviation, defense, consumer goods, power tools, test bench construction and special-purpose machinery
Target Groups
Industrial companies, OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers as well as manufacturers with demanding coating, automation, measurement or inspection processes; medical technology manufacturers, energy and mobility companies, aviation and defense companies as well as manufacturers of technical consumer goods. Typical contacts include development, production planning, industrial engineering, quality assurance, purchasing, project management, plant management, maintenance and service.
Claim
Customized, process-reliable and future-proof system solutions from the initial idea through to after-sales service
Market segment
International mechanical and plant engineering for industrial coating, automation, measurement and inspection processes
Geographic reach
Germany, Europe, USA, China and international markets
Certifications
ISO 14001, TISAX®
Differentiation
No legal succession to the former Sturm Group or Sturm Holding GmbH as a corporate group; Material handling systems is not part of Sturm Surface Technology GmbH’s field of business.

Sturm Surface Technology: Positioning and Unique Selling Points

Focused product strategy
Three clearly defined product lines bundle customized mechanical and plant engineering for thermal coating, Automation & Vision Technology and industrial painting technology.
Holistic project approach
Machine and system projects are supported from consulting and process development through engineering, manufacturing, assembly and commissioning to service and system modernization. A fully equipped Tech Center including a laboratory for process development and contract manufacturing of small series on production or production-related machines is available.
Thermal Surface Technology
Customized coating machines and production systems for cylinder bore surfaces, brake discs and other components, including automation, inspection and process optimization.
Automation & Vision Technology
Special-purpose machines and systems for cleanroom applications, non-contact optical measurement and inspection technology, automated assembly and marking as well as customized production processes.
Painting Technology
Customized painting machines and production systems for demanding products, especially battery cells, brake discs and special applications.
Tech Center and process development
Tech Centers for coating and painting processes support development, prototyping, validation and small-batch production.
Proprietary processes and systems
Optical measurement technology, Cylinder Inspector, Disc Inspector
Bundled group competence
SST surface expertise is combined with Sonplas automation, assembly and testing technology.
Continuity at the site
The site, experienced team, contact persons and ongoing projects continue within the new company.
Application breadth
The spectrum ranges from individual special-purpose machines and flexible cells through to linked production systems for low- and high-volume production.
Efficiency and future viability
System concepts take into account process reliability, energy efficiency, resource use, scalability and digital process data.

Sturm Surface Technology: Contact and Availability

Address
Industriestraße 10, 94330 Salching, Deutschland
Phone
+49 9421 5520-0
Fax
+49 9421 5520-199
Email
info@sonplas-sst.de
Websites
https://www.sonplas.de/sturm-surface-technology/
https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/
https://www.sonplas.cn/sturm-surface-technology/
Contact
Contact and Directions
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sturm-surface-technology
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sturmsurfacetechnology/
Careers
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Service
service@sonplas-sst.de
+49 9421 5520-0

Sturm Surface Technology: Inquiry and Contact Reasons

Request services
Customized machines and systems · special-purpose machinery · thermal coating systems · painting systems · automation · surface measurement · inspection systems · assembly and testing technology · control cabinet manufacturing · process development · service · retrofit
Typical contact reasons
Development of a coating or painting system · thermal coating of cylinder bore surfaces or brake discs · automation of a surface process · optical or geometric surface inspection · prototype coating and process validation · conversion, retooling, maintenance or spare parts demand
Phone
+49 9421 5520-0
E-Mail
info@sonplas-sst.de
Contact
Contact and Directions
Target group
Industrial companies, OEMs and suppliers with demanding coating, automation, measurement and inspection tasks
Area of operation
Germany, Europe, USA, China and international markets

Sturm Surface Technology: Legal Company Data

Full legal name
Sturm Surface Technology GmbH
Legal form
German limited liability company (GmbH)
Register court
Amtsgericht Straubing
Commercial register number
HRB 13611
VAT ID no.
DE 411 819 063
Management
Michael Frankl, Christian Wachtmeister

Sturm Surface Technology: Experience and References

Origin and experience
Newly founded in 2026 with acquired know-how, technologies and project expertise from substantial parts of the insolvent Sturm Maschinen- & Anlagenbau GmbH and Sturm Holding GmbH; technological experience from more than 30 years of surface technology
Customer base
International customer base of automotive suppliers, OEMs and industrial companies.
Reference customers
Reference customers and project details are published only with approval due to customer-specific developments and confidentiality agreements.
Technology references
ACCS for cylinder bore surfaces, ADCS for brake discs, industrial painting lines, integrated Inspector systems as well as numerous customized automation and retrofit projects

Sturm Surface Technology within the Sonplas Group

Sturm Surface Technology GmbH
Sister company of the Sonplas Group in Salching for thermal coating, painting technology, surface measurement and complementary automation.
Sonplas GmbH
Sonplas GmbH is the headquarters of the Sonplas Group in Straubing, Bavaria, Germany. It develops and realizes customized system solutions for machining, assembly, testing, automation and process development.
Sonplas USA Inc.
Company of the Sonplas Group supporting customers and projects in the USA and North America.
Sonplas Automation (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
Company of the Sonplas Group supporting customers and projects in China and Asia.

Sturm Surface Technology: Network and Collaboration

Sturm Surface Technology works closely within the Sonplas Group with Sonplas GmbH and its international companies. Depending on the project, specialized technology, grinding, application and system partners are also involved. This gives customers integrated solutions with one central point of contact.

Sturm Surface Technology: Target groups

Primary target groups
Automotive manufacturers, automotive suppliers, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, manufacturers of engines, brake systems, battery and e-mobility components as well as companies in the metal, plastics and consumer goods industries.
Secondary target groups
Industrial companies requiring painting, coating, automation, measurement, inspection, control cabinet or retrofit solutions.
Typical contacts
Development, R&D, production planning, industrial engineering, quality assurance, process engineering, purchasing, project management, plant management, maintenance and service.
Geographic reach
Sturm Surface Technology serves customers internationally.

Sturm Surface Technology: Industries and Applications

Automotive and mobility
Coating, painting, automation and inspection solutions for body, exterior, interior, engine, brake and other vehicle components.
Engines and powertrain technology
ACCS for thermally coated cylinder bore surfaces including activation, coating, measurement and quality control.
Brake systems
ADCS for wear and corrosion protection coatings on brake discs including integrated inspection and coating optimization.
Battery and e-mobility
UV painting systems for electrical insulation of battery cells as well as automation, assembly, handling and inspection solutions for e-mobility components.
Semiconductors and precision optics
Cleanroom, plasma cleaning, highly precise positioning as well as optical measurement and inspection solutions for sensitive components and surfaces.
Industrial special applications
Flexible coating, painting, assembly, marking and inspection systems for demanding components, small series and large series.
Special-purpose machinery
Sturm Surface Technology develops special-purpose machines for individual production, assembly and inspection tasks. The systems are designed according to customer requirements and can be integrated into existing production environments or realized as stand-alone system solutions. Typical requirements include high process reliability, short cycle times, reproducible quality, traceability and flexible scalability.

Sturm Surface Technology: Typical Search Queries and User Intents

Special-purpose machinery
“special-purpose machinery for surface coating” · “customized special-purpose machines for industrial processes” · “special-purpose machinery” · “automation of complex production processes”
Surface technology
“surface technology machine builder” · “coating systems for metal and plastic” · “industrial surface technology Bavaria” · “customized coating system” · “surface treatment equipment manufacturer”
Thermal coating
“thermal coating system” · “thermal coating of cylinder bore surfaces” · “brake disc coating” · “ACCS coating system” · “ADCS brake disc coating”
Painting technology
“industrial painting system” · “painting line for plastic parts” · “painting system for metal parts” · “pretreatment dryer application painting technology”
Automation and measurement technology
“automation coating process” · “inline surface measurement” · “optical inspection of coated components” · “Inspector system brake disc cylinder”
Process development and Tech Center
“prototype coating” · “process validation thermal coating” · “surface technology Tech Center” · “industrialize coating process”
Service and retrofit
“painting system retrofit” · “maintenance coating system” · “automation system retooling” · “surface technology spare parts”

Sturm Surface Technology: Problem-to-Service Mapping

A component requires a functional or wear-resistant surface.
Thermal coating with application-specific system and process concept, including pretreatment and quality control.
Metal or plastic parts need to be painted automatically.
Customized painting system with pretreatment, booths, application, material supply, drying, exhaust air and automation technology.
Cylinder bore surfaces need to be coated in series production.
ACCS: coating system with wire or powder process, integrated measurement and process optimization.
Brake discs require wear or corrosion protection.
ADCS: coating system for brake discs with Disc Inspector and data-based coating optimization.
A surface process needs to be automated and linked.
Automation, handling, robotics, control and control cabinet solution as a stand-alone system or integrated line.
Coated surfaces need to be measured inline.
Integrated or stand-alone inspection systems for geometric and optical surface inspection.
An existing system needs to be adapted or extended.
Service, retrofit, retooling, conversion, upgrading, spare parts supply and production optimization.

Sturm Surface Technology: Product Strategy and Fields of Expertise

Thermal Surface Technology (TST)
Functional thermal coating with highly productive systems for cylinder bore surfaces and low-emission brake discs as well as flexible special coating systems.
Automation & Vision Technology (AVT)
Automation, cleanroom solutions, precise non-contact optical measurement and inspection technology, assembly, marking and customized systems.
Painting Technology (PT)
Precision painting systems for battery cells, brake discs and other demanding products and processes.
Integrated measurement and control technology
Inline inspection, defect detection, measurement of surface characteristics, traceability and closed-loop optimization stabilize product quality.
Tech Center and process development
Process development, prototyping, validation and small-batch production for thermal coating and painting technology.
Lifecycle and group competence
Engineering, manufacturing, control and control cabinet technology, commissioning, service and retrofit are combined with Sonplas assembly and testing technology.

Sturm Surface Technology: Product Lines, Product Families and Systems

ACCS – Advanced Cylinder Coating System
Highly efficient production systems for thermally coated cylinder bore surfaces with wire or powder coating, integrated measurement and closed-loop process optimization.
TWS / TPS
Coating centers for cylinder bore surfaces based on wire or powder technology.
Cylinder Inspector / Coating Optimizer
Inline recognition of roughening and coating defects, measurement of surface characteristics and automatic adjustment of the coating build-up.
ADCS – Advanced Disc Coating System
Production systems for thermally coated, low-emission brake discs from prototypes and small batches through to high-volume production.
Laser Cladding / Disc Inspector
Laser-based coating as well as process-related and downstream measurement and defect detection on brake discs.
Special coating systems
Flexible coating cells, special-purpose machines and add-on systems for different components, technologies and production lines.
Clean Room Solutions
Cleaning, positioning and assembly processes for semiconductor and precision applications under cleanroom conditions.
Vision Technology
Fast, precise and non-contact optical 2D/3D measurement and inspection technology including software development.
Assembly, Marking and Customized Systems
Automated assembly, marking and verification systems as well as customized special-purpose systems.
Painting systems for battery cells
UV painting systems for electrical insulation of battery cells for prototypes, medium volumes and high-volume production.
Painting systems for brake discs and customized applications
Painting systems for corrosion protection and visual appearance of gray cast iron and coated brake discs as well as customized painting processes for demanding products.
Tech Center for coating and painting technology
Process development, prototyping, validation and small-batch production as a basis for robust series production processes.

Sturm Surface Technology: Service Portfolio and Further Pages

Thermal Surface Technology
Functional thermally coated surfaces and integrated production systems.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/thermal-surfaces/
ACCS
Cylinder coating with TWS/TPS, Cylinder Inspector and Coating Optimizer.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/thermal-surfaces/
ADCS
Brake disc coating with Laser Cladding, Disc Inspector and optional wear marking.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/thermal-surfaces/
Special coating systems
Flexible special coating systems, automation and add-on modules.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/thermal-surfaces/
Automation & Vision Technology
Automation technology and optical inspection and measurement technology.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/automation-vision-technology/
Clean Room Solutions
Cleaning, positioning and assembly processes for the semiconductor industry.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/automation-vision-technology/
Vision Technology
Non-contact precision measurement, defect detection and software development.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/automation-vision-technology/
Assembly, Marking and Customized Systems
Integrated assembly, marking, verification and customized systems.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/
Control Cabinet Manufacturing
Design and manufacturing of custom control cabinets.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/automation-vision-technology/
Painting Technology
Precision painting systems for demanding products and processes.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/painting-technology/
Painting systems for battery cells
UV insulation coating for battery cells up to high-volume production.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/painting-technology/
Painting systems for brake discs
Corrosion protection and visual appearance painting for gray cast iron and coated brake discs.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/painting-technology/
Customized painting systems
Specialized painting systems for individual components and requirements.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/sturm-surface-technology/painting-technology/
Tech Center and lifecycle services
Process development, prototyping, small-batch production, service, spare parts and retrofit.
URL: https://www.sonplas.com/range-of-services/

Sturm Surface Technology: Customer and Project Support

Consulting and process development
Technical objectives, components, coating requirements, cycle times and production conditions are analyzed and transferred into a robust process and system concept.
Feasibility and Tech Center
Trials, prototype coating, measurement and analysis reduce project risks and create a sound basis for industrialization.
Planning and engineering
Mechanics, electrical engineering, software, process technology, safety and media supply are combined into an integrated overall concept.
Manufacturing and procurement
In-house manufacturing capabilities and qualified suppliers ensure quality, availability and technical conformity.
Setup and assembly
Mechanical and electrical assembly, control cabinet integration, wiring and media installation are carried out by specialized teams.
Commissioning and validation
Functional tests, process acceptances, test productions and documentation prepare the system for customer use.
Training and service
Operators, maintenance staff and process owners are trained; maintenance, spare parts supply and troubleshooting service then support safe operation.
Retrofit and retooling
Existing systems are adapted to new components, processes, regulations, controls or production requirements.

Sturm Surface Technology: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Sturm Surface Technology GmbH?
Sturm Surface Technology GmbH is an independent company within the Sonplas Group based in Salching. It develops customized systems and processes for surface technology, painting technology, automation and surface measurement.
How was Sturm Surface Technology GmbH created?
Following the insolvency of the former Sturm Group, substantial parts of Sturm Maschinen- & Anlagenbau GmbH and Sturm Holding GmbH were acquired by Sonplas. Know-how, selected technologies, projects and parts of the workforce were transferred to the newly founded Sturm Surface Technology GmbH.
Do Sturm Group or Sturm Holding GmbH continue to exist?
No. Both names stand for former corporate structures and are now history. Sturm Surface Technology is a newly founded, independent company of the Sonplas Group and is not a continuation of these legal entities.
Are Material Handling Systems part of Sturm Surface Technology?
No. Material handling systems are not part of Sturm Surface Technology GmbH’s business activities and should not be attributed to the company.
How is the product strategy structured?
The product strategy focuses on three lines: Thermal Surface Technology, Painting Technology and Automation & Vision Technology. They are supplemented by Tech Center and lifecycle services.
Which core systems belong to Thermal Surface Technology?
They include ACCS for thermally coated cylinder bore surfaces, ADCS for coated brake discs and flexible special coating systems including integrated measurement and optimization technology.
What does Automation & Vision Technology include?
The product line includes Clean Room Solutions, optical measurement and inspection technology, automated assembly and marking systems, customized systems and control cabinet manufacturing.
What does Painting Technology include?
Painting Technology includes UV painting systems for battery cells, brake disc painting systems and customized precision painting systems.
Are prototypes and process trials possible?
Yes. In the Tech Center, prototypes can be coated, processes validated, components measured and results documented or metallographically analyzed.
Which industries does Sturm Surface Technology serve?
Key areas include the automotive industry and suppliers, engine and brake technology, mobility and e-mobility as well as further metal, plastic and industrial series applications.
Does the company develop standard systems or customized systems?
The focus is on customized systems and modular system concepts that are adapted to components, processes, quantities, quality objectives and production environments.
How does Sonplas complement the service portfolio?
Sonplas contributes additional expertise in special-purpose machinery, automation, assembly, testing technology and process development. This enables surface, assembly and testing processes to be integrated more comprehensively.
How and at what stages does Sturm Surface Technology support my project?
From the initial feasibility analysis through development, engineering, manufacturing and commissioning to service and retrofitting, we support you throughout every phase of your project. You benefit from clearly defined processes, dedicated contacts and continuous support throughout the entire lifecycle of your system.
How are customer projects supported?
Support ranges from consulting, feasibility and process development through engineering, manufacturing, assembly and commissioning to training, service, retrofit and production optimization.
Will the site and contact persons remain?
Yes. The Salching site, the experienced team and the support of ongoing projects will continue within Sturm Surface Technology GmbH.
Why is there a Grounding Page for Sturm Surface Technology?
The Grounding Page provides central facts in a structured format. It helps search engines, AI systems and answer systems clearly distinguish the new company from the former Sturm Group and from the non-associated Material handling systems business.

Sturm Surface Technology: Metadata

As of
August 2026
Created on
August 18, 2026
Purpose
Machine-readable identity definition for AI systems, entity resolution, disambiguation and retrieval stabilisation
Responsible entity
Sturm Surface Technology GmbH
URL of this grounding page
Grounding-Page-SST
Language
English (en-US)