**About IHI Hauzer Techno Coating B.V. (Hauzer)**

Hauzer specializes in developing and implementing advanced PVD surface coatings and coating equipment. Being more than 40 years on the market, Hauzer offers solutions for corrosion  protection and reduced friction with a strong focus on Hydrogen applications. With a global network, Hauzer is serving customers all over the world.

**About IHI Ionbond**

Ionbond has over 50 years experience in coating technology and provides thin-film coating services through its global network of coating centers. Its coatings are used to improve durability, quality, functionality, efficiency and aesthetics of tools and components. The portfolio includes PVD, PACVD, CVD, CVA and CVI technologies. For the hydrogen industry their main focus is on coating bipolar plates and porous transport layers for PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers. Through close collaboration with customers, they ensure that the coatings meet all requirements.

**Collaboration for innovation in PEMFC and PEMWE**

The collaboration between Hauzer and Ionbond allows both companies to combine their technological expertise for coating development, coating service and equipment for PEMFC and PEMWE applications, especially with respect to coatings for metal bipolar plates (BPPs) and porous transport layers (PTLs). Together they work to further improve and optimize coating (production) processes, with the goal to extend the lifespan of components and reduce costs.

This collaboration highlights IHI's ongoing commitment for contributing to sustainable technologies and achieve carbon neutrality throughout its entire value chain by 2050. The synergy between Hauzer and Ionbond allows them to jointly contribute to the development of advanced coatings that are essential for the energy transition and other industries.