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About Medicoat
More than 100 employees across our locations in Switzerland, France, and China.
We coat implants for leading medical technology companies, develop and optimize spray coatings for industrial applications, manufacture complete coating systems, and produce titanium and hydroxyapatite spray powders in-house.
We stand out from our competitors by combining coating services, systems engineering, powder production, and coating development under one roof.
Medicoat is an innovative company in the field of thermal spray technology, with a focus on plasma spraying.
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Medicoat Values
At Medicoat, we live by values that go far beyond everyday work. Our actions are guided by responsibility, innovation, quality, and sustainable collaboration – forming the foundation for long-term success and strong partnerships.
Ownership
At Medicoat, taking responsibility is more than just a principle – it is something we practice every day. We trust our employees and encourage them to take ownership of their tasks and decisions. Everyone has the opportunity to contribute their own ideas, shape projects, and help design and improve our processes.
Short decision-making paths, a flat hierarchy, and an environment that encourages initiative enable everyone to reach their full potential. Taking responsibility at Medicoat does not mean standing alone – it means having the freedom to make decisions, develop solutions together, and rely on the support of the team.
We believe that innovation, quality, and long-term success flourish where people take ownership and are fully committed to their work. That is why we promote continuous learning, open exchange, and the freedom to turn ideas into reality – from concept to implementation.
At Medicoat, taking responsibility means playing an active role, making conscious decisions, and seeing one’s actions as a contribution to shared success. Those who take ownership not only shape their own role but also make a meaningful contribution to the ongoing development of our company.
Collaboration
At Medicoat, collaboration means more than just working together – it is a value we actively live by. We place great importance on respectful, appreciative, and constructive collaboration built on mutual respect. Every person is heard, every opinion counts, and we value everyone’s contribution.
We support one another, share knowledge and resources, and always act as one team. Together, we pursue our goals and celebrate our successes, knowing that sustainable success is built on unity, trust, and mutual support.
Collaboration at Medicoat means developing solutions together, contributing ideas, and overcoming challenges as a team. In doing so, we create an environment that enables everyone to reach their full potential and allows us to grow successfully as a company.
Innovation
Innovation is a core value at Medicoat. New ideas inspire us, and we invest strategically in products, technologies, and processes that shape our future.
We create a working environment that is dynamic, inspiring, and open to creativity. Everyone has the opportunity to take an active role, introduce new approaches, and support projects from the initial idea through to implementation.
For us, innovation means looking beyond conventional approaches, recognizing opportunities, and exploring new ideas. In doing so, we drive continuous development, strengthen our competitiveness, and help shape the future of our company.
Sustainability
Sustainability is a core value at Medicoat. Our success is built on forward-looking, long-term thinking and responsible decision-making.
We take responsibility not only for economic performance but also for the responsible use of environmental resources. We focus on efficient processes, the careful use of materials, and the continuous advancement of our technologies.
For us, acting sustainably means making decisions today that allow us to operate successfully and responsibly tomorrow. In this way, we create value for our employees, our customers, and the environment – today and in the future.
Quality
At Medicoat, quality is not just a goal – it is a responsibility we live by. In our daily work as a medical technology company, we are always mindful of our responsibility toward patients.
Uncompromising quality is a given at Medicoat – in every product, every process, and every decision. We continuously review our ways of working, optimize our products and processes, and strive to meet the highest standards.
For us, quality means taking responsibility, working with care, and striving for continuous improvement. In this way, we ensure safety, build trust, and secure long-term success – for our customers, for patients, and for Medicoat.
MISSION
What we stand for
Our customers worldwide benefit from our expertise in coating services, system engineering, and specialized powders.
We invest heavily in research and development to drive innovation and ensure long-term competitiveness.
We develop titanium and HA powders specifically tailored for thermal coating processes in medical technology.
Our high-quality coatings enhance the functionality and quality of implants made of ceramic, metal, or polymer.
We build modern systems using the latest technologies and ensure minimal downtime.
We support our customers in development and optimization and regard quality as a core principle.
TEAM
The minds behind the technology
Agnese Carino
Head of Research & Development
Medicoat AG, CH-Mägenwil
Alexandre Arbaud
Head of Quality Management
Medicoat SAS, FR-Etupes
Francis Tourenne
General Manager
Medicoat France, FR-Etupes
Gunther Zhai
CEO
MCCN GuAn, Hebei, CHINA
Harald Holeczek
Head of Powder & Robotics
Medicoat AG, CH-Mägenwil
Jasmin Leila Scuto
Head of HR
Medicoat AG, CH-Mägenwil
Jozef Snopek
Head of Quality Management
Medicoat AG, CH-Mägenwil
Jutyar Rashid
Head of Supply Chain
Medicoat AG, CH-Wohlen
Kevin Liu
General Manager
MCCN GuAn, Hebei, CHINA
Laurent Hanriot
General Manager
Medicoat SAS, FR-Etupes
Marguerite Tourenne
Head of Quality Management
Medicoat France, FR-Etupes
Nicolas Pichon
Project Coordinator
Medicoat AG, CH-Mägenwil
Philipp Gruner
CEO
Medicoat AG, CH-Mägenwil
Philipp Keusch
Head of Thermal Spray Systems
Medicoat AG, CH-Wohlen
Pierre Tourenne
Head of R&D – Process Validation
Medicoat France, FR-Etupes
Ralph Herber
Head of Business Development
Medicoat AG, CH-Wohlen
Sandra Sutter
HR Specialist
Medicoat AG, CH-Mägenwil
Sebastian Mihm
Head of Medical Coating
Medicoat AG, CH-Mägenwil
Simone Diem
CFO
Medicoat AG, CH-Mägenwil
Clinical Approval
for the World’s First Coated Ceramic Implants
Foundation of Medicoat China
Sales of Coating Systems and Production of Medical Coatings
Dr. Heiko Gruner – Thermal Spray Hall of Fame
Recognition of Our Founder at ITSC 2022 in Vienna for His Contributions to Thermal Spraying
Delivery of the First MCAPS System
New Modular and Compact APS System Concept
30 Years of Medicoat
Success Story: 30th Company Anniversary
Modernization of the Mägenwil Site
Heat recovery from our VPS production systems, installation of photovoltaic systems, and expansion of medical technology manufacturing
Expansion of Production
at the new site in Wohlen for Equipment Engineering and titanium powder production
Foundation of Medicoat SAS
Continuation of the activities of the former Zimmer France Manufacturing GmbH.
Implant and instrument manufacturing, coating, and cleanroom packaging under one roof.
Award “Surface of the Year 2014”
Fraunhofer IPA Institute for the Coating of Ceramic Implants
FlowMotion®
Unique In-House Developed Powder Feeder Added to the Product Portfolio
René Wasserman Award
International Thermal Spraying Conference (ITSC Hamburg)
Certification
DIN EN ISO 13485 Certification for Medical Coating Production and HA Powder Manufacturing
Generational Transition
Transfer of Executive Management from Founder Dr. Heiko Gruner to His Son Philipp Gruner
European Patent
Antibacterial HA Coating Produced Using VPS Process
Acquisition of Heinz Egli AG
Mechanical Manufacturing
World First: FlowWatch® Sensor
Powder Feed Rates Monitoring
Launch of In-House HA Powder Production
at Medicoat France
World First: TrueVoltage® Sensor
Arc Voltage Measurement at the Plasma Gun
Acquisition of Kuhn Technik AG
Pioneer in Control and Automation Technology
World First: VPS Process Adaptation
Coating of PEEK Implants
Certification
DIN EN ISO 9001 Certification for Coating Operations and Equipment Engineering
Establishment of the French Subsidiary
Medicoat France
Relocation to a new Company’s Facility
New Building in Mägenwil
European Patent
High-Temperature Fuel Cell Manufactured Using the VPS Process
Delivery of the First VPS System
featuring an in-house thyristor-controlled DC power supply with minimal residual ripple
Founding Member of GTS
Thermal Spraying Association (GTS – Gemeinschaft Thermisches Spritzen)
Development of a Modern VPS Coating System
A new Industry Standard featuring a Graphical User Interface (HMI) and PLC Control.
The Beginning of a Successful Company
Foundation of Medicoat AG in Niederrohrdorf