Releases 2006-2010
16.12.2009 | Nanogate ensures accelerated growth course through equity holding in former cooperation partner sarastro
Acquisition of 25.1 % of the shares – Low six-figure purchase price consisting of cash and shares – sarastro produces applications for medically compatible surfaces, the prevention of biofilm formation and for antimicrobial surfaces – sarastro is profitable, has high growth potential and is specialised in medical technology applications – Option for majority holding secured – Development of joint products at an advanced stage >>>
02.12.2009 | Nanogate continues successful expansion strategy and develops international market opportunities
Production and marketing under way for new order in area of heat exchangers – Negotiations on investment in a nanotechnology company almost complete – Further issuing of patents expected >>>
18.11.2009 | Nanogate back in profit zone and improving its market position in the automotive industry
Break-even achieved in September – Sales for 2009 set to exceed the EUR 10 million mark – Operative cash flow significantly improved – High-margin orders received from automotive industry for innovative seat coating and exhaust gas recirculation valves >>>
22.10.2009 | Nanogate stands for safety and quality
The safety of its products and applications is the top priority for Nanogate AG. >>>
07.10.2009 | Nanogate receives additional application patent for innovative optics technology – partnership launched for new LED application
LED technology comprehensively protected by additional European patent – further LED applications from this new partnership are expected to be ready for production by the end of 2010. >>>
30.09.2009 | A bright outlook for Nanogate: greatly improved results and a stronger second half expected
Market share stabilised in the first half despite economic crisis, falling earnings and negative result – near-balanced EBIT expected in second half – sales and operating cash flow set to improve significantly – stable financial position secures expansion strategy – profitable growth expected soon – promising negotiations for further reference orders – innovation offensive successfully underway >>>
02.09.2009 | Nanogate launches strategic cooperation for biologically active functional surface finishes with specialist nanotech firm sarastro
First raft of products arising from the cooperation due to be marketed by 2010 – Focus on antimicrobial surfaces and applications which prevent biofilms – Companies targeting high-growth market for multifunctional surfaces and hygiene – sarastro offers large technology portfolio and excellent customer references >>>
10.08.2009 | Nanogate reinforces financial power for its planned course of growth on favourable financing terms
Long-term low-interest loan of EUR 3 million from KfW, SaarLB and Saarländische Investitionskreditbank AG secures financing of dynamic growth and increases the company's independence >>>
09.06.2009 | Nanogate AG: NanoGuard® concrete coating halves the ongoing cleaning efforts of keeping Europe’s longest urban tunnel clean – Follow-on project in Washington
NanoGuard® makes Stockholm’s Södra Länken tunnel much lighter and easier to clean – Substantial cost saving plus environmental benefits and improved road safety – Refinement of Swedish embassy in Washington realised >>>
27.04.2009 | Nanogate still on growth course; earnings target achieved
Sales up 17 % – EBT almost EUR 1.1 million – Core business grows by a quarter – Considerable growth in foreign sales – Extensive investments – New staff recruited >>>
21.04.2009 | Hannover Messe 2009: Nanogate AG continues its innovation offensive by launching new product lines and expanding strategic partnerships
Presentation of the new permaResist polymer and permaProtect metal surface systems – range already successfully launched with pilot clients – exclusive partnership in the field of functional nanocoating >>>
07.04.2009 | Nanogate wins REWE Group as customer
Austrian retail market opened up – Sport/Leisure division strengthened >>>
26.03.2009 | Nanogate AG equips "Car of the Year 2009"
Nanogate is involved in the series production for the Opel Insignia – New-style coating protects car seats reliably and durably against dirt – Substantial contribution to sales expected – Worldwide release for series production for General Motors >>>
02.03.2009 | Nanogate AG launches innovation offensive, starting with new products for functional textiles
Overcoming the crisis with innovations – Marketing launch for new, high-performance applications in functional textiles >>>
12.11.2008 | Nanogate AG strengthens sport/leisure segment and pools activities in new subsidiary
Company acquires Feldten heritage brand – Exercises majority option at Holmenkol AG – Enters OEM business >>>
22.10.2008 | Nanogate AG expands its product portfolio with more functional surfaces for glass applications
New efficient and durable systems for decorative and furniture glass. Utilisation of simple, low-cost and fast application procedures. Nanogate has become a leading international supplier in the field of shower glass coatings. >>>
07.10.2008 | Nanogate AG introduces new PermaStatic® products for improved filter efficiency and begins international marketing
First successful product developed based on new N_charge® technology platform - Proven significant improvement in fine dust filtration for a large number of filter media - Many applications in industry, buildings, automotive and household >>>
25.09.2008 | Nanogate AG increases earnings forecast significantly, confirms sales forecast for 2008
Further increase in first-half sales – Considerable improvement in pre-tax result – Growth strategy pays off >>>
25.08.2008 | Nanogate AG develops new technology platform for large-scale, low-cost fabrication of electric storage layers
First products for industrial applications tangible by end of 2008 Implementation as industry standard already succeeded Significant increase in efficiency in particulate filtration Additional markets opened up in the area of energy efficiency >>>
30.07.2008 | Nanogate coats Europe’s largest city tunnel in Stockholm
NanoGuard®StoneProtect is to enhance 55,000m2 of tunnel system >>>
15.07.2008 | Nanogate AG awarded international prize by NASA
Dotfarm®-Optics receives the Nano 50 Award >>>
24.06.2008 | Expanded Supervisory Board at Nanogate AG
Shareholders’ meeting elects three additional members – Broad approval on all agenda items >>>
26.05.2008 | Nanogate AG continues growth course and completes full takeover of Nanogate Advanced Materials
Completed increase in Holmenkol AG equity shareholding ensures significant value enhancement >>>
15.05.2008 | Nanogate AG: Shareholder base broadened, HeidelbergCapital acquired as additional anchor investor, existing anchor investor, BIP Investment Partners, increases stake significantly
HeidelbergCapital acquires a stake of approximately 34 % in Nanogate – BIP Investment Partners increases its stake to over 25 % – Financial investor equinet ESCF I remains an investor >>>
24.04.2008 | Nanogate AG exceeds annual forecast and predicts significant growth in 2008
Sales and EBT growing at almost 33% – forecast exceeded – core business achieves margin of approximately 22% – international sales more than double – 2008 annual forecast: sales growth of EUR 12.5m to 14.5m – EBT of EUR 0.7m to 1m due to planned high investment activity >>>
21.04.2008 | Nanogate AG at the HANNOVER MESSE 2008:
nanoPlating® product family enables functionalisation of metals / other innovations for engineering and car manufacture >>>
08.04.2008 | Nanogate AG enters Japanese market: cooperation agreement with leading display supplier
Cooperation begun with a leading Japanese supplier for the display industry – contract with cost sharing confirms quality of the Dotfarm® optics technology platform – a medium seven-figure sales potential possible following successful series launch from 2009 – income projections for the 2007 financial year exceeded considerably >>>
18.02.2008 | Nanogate AG: Optics application multiplies output of LEDs – Capital increase boosts influence in the subsidiary Nanogate Advanced Materials
Further market segment for innovative Dotfarm® optics technology – Talks under way on first cooperations for commercial use >>>
13.02.2008 | Nanogate AG increases presence and opens up new markets in Asia
Subsidiary HOLMENKOL sets up Asian branch in Japan – reappearance at “nano tech 2008” in Tokyo – first tribology products based on metallic nanocomposites presented >>>
28.01.2008 | Nanogate AG: HOLMENKOL presents new sport coating technology at the leading trade fair ISPO
Successful first deployment in the Alpine Skiing World Cup – patented nano-CFC® technology facilitates new tribological effects and is set to revolutionise the market for sport coatings – transformation of HOLMENKOL into a public limited company >>>
13.12.2007 | Nanogate AG starts NanoGuard® marketing:
Six-figure sales target for 2008 – Cooperation with Dow Corning goes ahead according to plan – Plus: initial pilot projects launched for application based on nanoplating technology >>>
03.12.2007 | Nanogate AG intensifies growth course
Increasing of stake in HOLMENKOL to 50% with option to acquire majority holding, growth funding in worth millions to be financed entirely by financial investor Nanostart, positioning as leading international product provider to enhance sports surfaces planned >>>
29.11.2007 | Nanogate AG wins 2007 STEP Award
Nanogate AG’s systematic corporate development, extensive industry portfolio and growth prospects convince the jury >>>
24.10.2007 | Nanogate AG launches first cooperation in the area of optics
Cooperation with one of the world’s leading electronics groups to adapt Dotfarm® optics technology for series production of LCD flat panel displays >>>
2007.09.27 | Nanogate AG reports further profitable growth in the first half of 2007
Core business sales up 51%, earnings before taxes significantly improveds >>>
2007.09.24 | Nanogate AG is granted another basic patent in optics technology
Use of Dotfarm® Optics technology platform in displays of all kinds and various high-performance optics >>>
2007.08.31 | Nanogate AG: Accounting switchover to IFRS has positive effect on consolidated net profit
Nanogate AG (ISIN DE 000A0JKHC9) has converted its accounting to the international IFRS standard >>>
2007.07.25 | Nanogate AG: BIP Investment Partners becomes new anchor investor
Luxembourg-based investment company acquires 10.5% of Nanogate shares >>>
2007.07.17 | Nanogate AG gains its first major U.S. customer
Long-term contract with one leading U.S. bathroom fixtures company >>>
2007.06.26 | Nanogate AG enters into cooperation with Clariant
Nanogate AG is expanding its network of partners >>>
2007.05.16 | Nanogate AG granted patent for new optical process
European patent for nanostructured optics – marketing of Dotfarm® optics begun >>>
2007.05.03 | Nanogate at the European Coatings Show 2007– All-round expertise in buildings and interiors
Nanogate AG is presenting solutions for surface refinement at the European Coatings Show 2007 (8–10 May) in Nuremberg. >>>
2007.04.26 | Nanogate AG confirms interim results: EBIT margin almost doubled
In an extremely successful year, Nanogate AG achieved important goals, exceeded all targets and continued its growth course. >>>
2007.04.16 | Hannover Messe 2007: Nanogate presents industry solutions for automotive and mechanical engineering
As the world's largest industrial trade fair gets underway, Nanogate AG’s presence focuses on the automotive and mechanical engineering segment. >>>
2007.04.03 | Nanogate AG launches NEXT strategy programme and strengthens industry orientation
With its NEXT strategy programme, Nanogate AG is preparing for its next growth spurt. >>>
2007.03.22 | Nanogate active in life science: developing future forms of therapy for diabetes
Nanogate AG presented a new project in the field of life science at the third Nano2Life, held in Saarbrücken from 19 to 21 March 2007. >>>
2007.03.19 | Nanogate concludes long-term cooperation agreement with Giesecke & Devrient
Building upon the existing business relationship, a long-term cooperation agreement has been concluded in the high-growth market for safety technologies. >>>
2007.03.06 | Record year for Nanogate AG: Sales up more than 60 percent, forecast results met, equity capital ratio increased to around 90 percent
Nanogate AG (ISIN DE 000A0JKHC9) has exceeded its targets for the 2006 financial year and has continued its dynamic growth. >>>
2007.02.06 | Nanogate AG one of the first companies in the industry with a certificated environmental management system
Saarbrücken-based Nanogate AG has since January 2007 fulfilled the strict requirements of ISO DIN 14001:2004. >>>
2007.01.25 | Speed and comfort in water sport - Nanogate products successful at Düsseldorf boat show BOOT
Saarbrücken-based Nanogate AG (ISIN DE 000A0JKHC9) exhibited at the Düsseldorf boat show as an important water sports technology enabler. >>>
2006.12.14 | Nanogate increases stake in HOLMENKOL
Nanogate AG (ISIN DE000A0JKHC9) is increasing its stake in HOLMENKOL Sport-Technologies GmbH & Co. KG by 5.1 percent to 30 percent. >>>
2006.11.29 | Nanogate AG gains Authentix as new licence partner
Nanogate AG (ISIN DE 000A0JKHC9) has signed a licence agreement in the growing product and brand protection market with Authentix Inc., the global leader in authentication, to provide products with forgery-proof comprehensive brand protection. >>>
2006.11.28 | New platform for nanotechnology enterprises:
foundation of the forumnano alliance
Nanogate promotes alliance of nanotechnology SMEs. >>>
2006.11.16 | Nanogate forecasts higher sales and better result
Nanogate AG (ISIN DE000A0JKHC9) has published a first forecast for the full financial year 2006 that exceeds analysts’ expectations. >>>
2006.11.02 | Nanogate AG: Greenshoe fully exercised
Saarbrücken, 2. November 2006. Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) today exercised in full the greenshoe option given as part of the IPO of Nanogate AG (ISIN DE000A0JKHC9). >>>
2006.10.26 | Nanogate AG: Second place in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award’s “Rising Stars” category
Nanogate AG (ISIN DE000A0JKHC9) came second in the “Rising Stars” category of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award. >>>
2006.10.18 | Nanogate AG: Initial trading at €32.30
Nanogate AG (ISIN DE000A0JKHC9) today made a successful start to trading: the first share price was at €32.30 above the issue price of €32.00. >>>
2006.10.17 | Nanogate AG: Issue price of €32.00
Shares in Nanogate AG (ISIN DE000A0JKHC9) are to be sold at the top of their range at an issue price of €32.00. >>>
2006.10.11 | Nanogate AG: Share issue price range €28.00 to €32.00
Shares in Nanogate AG (ISIN DE000A0JKHC9) will be offered at a price range of between €28.00 and €32.00 over a subscription period from 12 to 16 October. >>>
2006.09.29 | Nanogate starts Initial Public Offering
The share prospectus of the Nanogate AG was approved yesterday by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). >>>
2006.09.25 | Nanogate Group reports significant growth in sales and earnings
The Nanogate Group achieved significant growth in sales and profitability in the first half of 2006, exceeding its targets. >>>
2006.09.22 | Germany’s best – Nanogate is finalist in “Entrepreneur
of the Year 2006”
Nanogate AG was the only nanotechnology company to reach the finals of Germany’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” awards. >>>
2006.09.21 | Nanogate and Dow Corning announce global strategic alliance
Nanogate has entered into two new strategic partnerships that considerably improve its product and sales potential. >>>
2006.09.15 | Nanogate presents new products at Automechanika
Saarbrücken nanotechnology company extends systems competence in the automotive field. >>>
2006.09.13 | Nanogate in Top Three at enterprise awards in Berlin
Saarbrücken nanotechnology company rated one of top three in Deutscher Gründerpreis up-and-coming companies category. >>>
2006.04.24 | Nanogate technology launches wide-ranging application in field of tribological layers
Nanogate plans to enter billion-dollar market in 2006. >>>
