Beyond efficiency: Sustainable zinc-nickel plating with CMA’s Closed Loop Technology
About This Webinar
Discover how the CMA Closed Loop System is transforming alkaline zinc-nickel electroplating ‒ delivering sustainability, efficiency, and cost savings.
In this on-demand webinar, “Beyond efficiency: Sustainable zinc-nickel plating with CMA’s Closed Loop Technology,” Markus Ahr, Global Product Manager for Corrosion Protection, introduces a breakthrough technology that combines exceptional corrosion protection with certified sustainability and measurable efficiency gains.
This session is presented in an advanced digital format: Markus Ahr’s insights are shared through an AI-generated avatar, offering a modern way to deliver content directly from the product manager. The content remains unchanged—only the presentation style is different.
Learn how CMA Closed Loop can:
• Cut energy consumption by up to 32%
• Reduce wastewater and sludge by more than 95%
• Can recycle over 330,000 liters of electrolyte annually
• Can boost productivity by up to 150%
Supported by TÜV Rheinland certification and validated through operational customer installations, the CMA Closed Loop System sets a new benchmark for the plating industry—achieving full chemical retention while advancing sustainability.
Markus Ahr
Global Product Manager Corrosion Protection Coatings
Markus Ahr is the Worldwide Product Manager for Corrosion Protection Coatings at MKS’ Atotech Corrosion Protection Competence Center in Trebur, (Frankfurt) Germany. He began his career as an electroplater in 1995 and later earned a diploma in surface engineering and material science from HTW Aalen University. With over 20 years of experience in the plating industry, Markus joined MKS in 2006, initially providing product support. He was later promoted to Product Manager for the semiconductor business. Since 2011, Markus has been leading the Corrosion Protection Coatings division, focusing on electrolytic zinc, zinc-nickel, passivation, and sealers. His responsibilities also include zinc flake coatings and aluminum pretreatment. As Global Product Manager, Markus bridges customer needs with R&D developments, ensuring innovative solutions meet market demands.