Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH, Herdecke, Germany, was recently honored with the 2006 German Material Efficiency Prize. Presented at the EuroMold trade fair and exhibition, the award was given to the firm in recognition of its DELTA-PROTEKT® KL 105 microlayer corrosion protection system - a chromium-free plating that reportedly reduces costs by up to 30% while retaining excellent corrosion protection levels and friction coefficients.

Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH, Herdecke, Germany, was recently honored with the 2006 German Material Efficiency Prize. Presented at the EuroMold trade fair and exhibition, the award was given to the firm in recognition of its DELTA-PROTEKT® KL 105 microlayer corrosion protection system - a chromium-free plating that reportedly reduces costs by up to 30% while retaining excellent corrosion protection levels and friction coefficients. Savings are produced through reductions in material (coating) usage, lower energy consumption and the elimination of secondary processes and multiple handling operations compared to conventional multilayer plating processes.

For more information, contact Dörken Corp. USA at 734.327.4188 or visitwww.doerkenusa.com.