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When a Client Becomes a Friend 

Some collaborations begin with technical needs and grow into something much deeper. Relationships that go beyond work, nurtured by trust, respect, and human connection. The story between ALIT and MUSKITA is one of these. 

It all started in 2005, when MUSKITA, a Cypriot leader in the production of aluminum profiles, launched a new vertical coating line. That’s when Loris stepped in, then Director of Alufinish Italy. From the very beginning, he worked closely with Andreas, then Production Director at MUSKITA, laying the foundation for a relationship built on technical collaboration and mutual understanding. His role was to support MUSKITA in selecting and applying the best chemical solutions for aluminum surface treatment. But that initial meeting, born from technical needs, turned out to be the beginning of something far greater. 

Over time, that support turned into a steady presence. Phone calls were no longer just about solving problems, they became opportunities to share ideas, face challenges, and build a common path. Open dialogue, mutual respect, and a shared approach to work: serious, but always human. Trust grew day by day, revealing that behind every solution there was more, a shared vision. 

Technical visits became meetings between friends. Conversations were open and sincere. Every request became a chance for improvement. And when Andreas retired, the bond did not fade. On the contrary, it became even more evident how valuable it was. A relationship forged through shared experiences, jointly resolved challenges, and a human connection that went beyond roles. Andreas also highlighted the importance of ALIT’s training center, a space where knowledge is shared, not just products. A partner, he said, that delivers real solutions and long-term technical support, helping others grow alongside them. 

A few months ago, MUSKITA decided to celebrate exactly this spirit with a major event. The evening was organized to thank those who had accompanied the company on its journey through the years. A heartfelt celebration where professionalism gave way to emotion. And ALIT was there. Loris was there, alongside Alberto, the new sales representative for Cyprus, chosen by Loris for his deep understanding of the company’s values and his ability to carry the relationship forward. A symbolic passing of the torch, with Andreas bidding farewell to his company and Loris entrusting Alberto to continue a path that had begun years earlier. A smooth generational and professional transition, in perfect harmony. 

Amid toasts, smiles, and a few steps of Greek dancing, the evening captured one of those rare, unforgettable atmospheres. The kind that doesn’t happen by chance, but is built patiently, with respect and trust. The kind of evening when you realize that work can lead to something greater. Where the line between client and partner fades, giving way to a true alliance. 

Today, MUSKITA is facing new challenges and opportunities. And we at ALIT are ready to continue alongside them, with the same passion, dedication, and collaborative spirit that brought us this far. With a renewed commitment to preserving the continuity that has always connected us. As Andreas pointed out, it is precisely this continuity that makes the relationship so special, even as roles change, the bond has remained strong and genuine. 

If we had to describe this transition in one word, it would be continuity, the steady thread that links past, present, and future. 

Because to us, a client is never just a client. They are someone with whom we build something that lasts. 

Something that, at times, becomes a true and lasting friendship. 

When a client becomes a friend. 

ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS AND REPRODUCTIVE TOXIC SUBSTANCES 

WHAT’S CHANGING FOR THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY? 

Welcome to a new edition of “Chemistry Under the Lens,” the UNCOATED column that explores regulatory changes in the world of chemical substances. Today, together with Dr. Filippo Busolo, expert in chemical substance management and hazardous goods transport safety, we focus on two critical issues for the industry: reproductive toxicants and endocrine disruptors. Two areas that, in recent years, have been affected by major regulatory developments, such as Directive (EU) 2022/431 and Regulation (EU) 2023/707. 

Let’s take a look at the practical implications for companies. 

What is meant by “reproductive toxicity”? 

This term refers to harmful effects on sexual function and fertility in adult men and women, as well as on the development of offspring, following exposure to a substance or mixture. 

The CLP Regulation classifies such substances into the following categories: 

  • Category 1: substances known or presumed to be toxic for human reproduction; 
  • Category 1A: substances known to be toxic for human reproduction; 
  • Category 1B: substances presumed to be toxic for human reproduction; 
  • Category 2: substances suspected of being toxic for human reproduction. 

There is also a distinct hazard category concerning effects on or via lactation. 

And endocrine disruptors? 

An endocrine disruptor (ED) is a substance or mixture that alters one or more functions of the endocrine system, causing adverse effects in an intact organism, its offspring, populations or subpopulations. 

The toxicity mechanisms of EDs can be multiple. The most studied involves binding to one or more hormone receptors such as estrogen, androgen, progesterone, thyroid, and vitamin D. 

The CLP Regulation classifies ED substances affecting human health into two categories: 

  • Category 1: known or presumed endocrine disruptors; 
  • Category 2: suspected endocrine disruptors. 

What are the regulatory updates? 

Two recent regulatory frameworks have a direct impact on these issues: 

  • Directive (EU) 2022/431, which amends the directive on protection from carcinogenic and mutagenic agents (CMD), including reproductive toxicants; 
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/707, which updates the CLP by introducing new hazard classes related to EDs. 

In addition, Regulation (EU) 2020/878, amending Annex II of the REACH Regulation, introduced in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) specific references to endocrine-disrupting properties (sections 2.3, 3.2, 11.2 and 12.6). 

Why are these regulations so important? 

The adoption of Directive 2022/431 stems from growing awareness of the risks related to fertility, pregnancy, and fetal development in industrial environments exposed to chemicals. 

Protecting workers from these substances is a key priority to safeguard the health of people and future generations. 

The directive introduces two important distinctions: 

  • Reproductive toxicants with no threshold: no safe level of exposure exists; 
  • Threshold substances: a limit exists below which no health risks are observed. 

In addition to environmental monitoring, biological monitoring is encouraged as a tool to measure actual absorption of the substance by workers. 

The directive was transposed by Member States on April 5 and will amend Chapter II, Title IX of Legislative Decree 81/08 in Italy. 

Which substances are involved? 

Among those for which occupational exposure limit values have been introduced: 

  • N,N-Dimethylacetamide (CAS 127-19-5) 
  • N,N-Dimethylformamide (CAS 68-12-2) 
  • 2-Methoxyethanol (CAS 109-86-4) 
  • 2-Methoxyethyl acetate (CAS 110-49-6) 
  • 2-Ethoxyethanol (CAS 110-80-5) 
  • 2-Ethoxyethyl acetate (CAS 111-15-9) 
  • 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (CAS 857-50-4) 
  • Bisphenol A (CAS 80-05-7) 

At the European level, approximately 150 substances are recognized for their reproductive toxicity. 

Where to find official information? 

The main regulatory and informational sources are cited as examples: 

  • The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the ECHA website; 
  • The European list of endocrine disruptors

Which substance categories require closer monitoring? 

Without claiming to be exhaustive, here are the main categories to consider: 

  • Organic solvents 
  • Alkylphenols (e.g., Bisphenol A) 
  • Phthalates 
  • Cadmium compounds 
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons 
  • Brominated flame retardants 
  • Metals 
  • Biocides 

And what is ALIT doing? 

Thanks to continuous research and development combined with regulatory compliance, ALIT Technologies carefully selects raw materials that comply with the new regulations and support companies in meeting both European and national requirements. 

Every company that uses or markets chemical substances must now reassess its production cycle. 

This too is part of ensuring tomorrow’s safety. 

We are now part of ANFIA:

Italian Association of the Automotive Industry Supply Chain  

We chose to join ANFIA for one clear reason: to connect with those who, like us, work every day to improve industrial processes. The automotive supply chain is one of the most demanding sectors in terms of quality, safety, and sustainability. These are precisely the three areas where our products deliver their full potential: from paint strippers to stripping systems, from masking to surface conversion treatments. Being part of ANFIA allows us to contribute our experience within a structured, dynamic, and innovation-driven network, a space where data, expertise, and long-term vision are shared. But above all, it’s a concrete way to engage with those who use our solutions, understand emerging needs, and anticipate changes in the industry.  

And who better than ANFIA to talk about the evolution, value, and real challenges of the Italian automotive supply chain? Let’s hear it from them. 

ANFIA: CREATING VALUE FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE AND THE MOBILITY WORLD 

Founded in Turin in 1912, ANFIA, the Italian Association of the Automotive Industry, for over 110 years has aimed to represent and offer services to the sector companies in order to support and strengthen their competitiveness, their growth on foreign markets and their integration in mobility systems, through: 

– Relations with national and international institutions: creation, development and consolidation of relations with key decision and opinion makers, representing and protecting the interests of the automotive supply chain in dealing with institutions and actively contributing to the public decision-making process on industry regulations 

– Networking activities, participation to technical-regulatory committees, sector studies and analysis, consultancy and training 

The topical issues, toward which the supply chain represented by ANFIA directs the greatest attention and on which ANFIA actively intervenes, concern the macro areas of mobility, safety, environment, energy, research and internationalization. 

THE ASSOCIATION STRUCTURE 

ANFIA, which now has more than 520 member companies, is structured in three product-based Groups, each one chaired by a President: 

· Components: motor vehicle parts and components manufacturers; 

· Car Design and Engineering: companies working in the sector of design, engineering and style of motor vehicles and/or parts and components for the automotive sector; 

· Motor vehicles: motor vehicles manufacturers in general, including trucks, trailers, camper vans, special means of transport. 

Within the Components Group is the Aftermarket Section, which encompasses all association activities related to the world of automotive spare parts and includes 80 companies that share the values of product quality and safety, technological advancement and consumer service, and, transversally to the 3 Groups, the Motorsport Section, which brings together some of the main entities operating in the sector and is dedicated to participation in trade fairs, collection and sharing of statistical data, and examination of technical regulations. 

THE NUMBERS OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN REPRESENTED BY ANFIA 

The automotive manufacturing supply chain represented by ANFIA in Italy has 5,451 companies and 273,000 employees (direct and indirect). The total turnover is about 113.3 billion euros, equivalent to 9 percent of manufacturing turnover in Italy and 5.8 percent of Italian GDP (ANFIA elaborations on Istat data). It is the industrial sector with the highest value-added multiplier and makes an annual contribution to the Treasury of more than 70 billion euros in tax revenue (motor vehicle tax burden). Adding the automotive-related services sector to the production 

chain, as a whole, the universe considered has 1.02 million direct and indirect workers employed, for a total turnover of 380.1 billion euros, about 19.5 percent of Italian GDP. 

STUDIES AND STATISTICS AREA 

The ANFIA Studies and Statistics Area prepares outlooks and updated statistics on the dynamics of the Italian and international automotive production chain. 

L’area studi e statistiche di ANFIA offre un’ampia panoramica di elaborazioni statistiche per informarsi e tenersi aggiornati sulle dinamiche della filiera automotive italiana e internazionale. Available tools include: 

Statistical portals: a consultation and data processing service useful for learning about different markets and their main characteristics, with a user-friendly and interactive interface, thanks to the Microsoft Power BI Business Intelligence platform. ANFIA processes new registrations and respective homologations of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and towed vehicles. For trucks and towed vehicles over 3.5 tons, an up-to-date snapshot of the fleet is also available. 

Automobile in Figures: is ANFIA’s statistical yearbook, a valuable wealth of data, clearly describing the Italian and international automotive supply chain, with several tables on key issues in the sector (transport modes, fuel prices, road accidents, etc.). The yearbook is built from data collected over decades by the Association and allows all stakeholders to access information on registrations and vehicles on the road regarding the passenger car and light and heavy commercial vehicle segments, in Italy and worldwide. 

ANFIA SERVICE: TRAINING AND CONSULTING SERVICES 

ANFIA Service was established in 1996 as a Service Company of ANFIA and operates in several areas of activity, the main ones being training, auditing, conferences and technical publications in the areas of Quality, Environment, Safety and Ethics. In the perspective of an economic scenario that imposes strategies aimed at increasing the level of competitiveness of companies and facing difficulties and changes in a timely manner, the incessant updating of personnel skills, which can only be achieved with the support of continuous, qualified and effective training, remains one of the winning elements to achieve these objectives, aimed at innovation and progress. 

The most versatile paint stripper on the market: suitable for every surface, system, and coating.  

When we developed Metalstrip 1334, we aimed for one thing: practicality. A stable, effective, easy-to-use formula. A product that does its job well, with intelligence and versatility. 

The result? A medium-temperature stripping solution that now works quietly in many plants, optimizing cycles, reducing waste, and restoring surfaces ready for a new life. 

Strategic versatility 

Metalstrip 1334 is a medium-temperature chemical paint stripper (40–75 °C) designed to act on a wide range of coatings, from thermosetting powder paints (polyester, polyurethane) to liquid paints. 
It removes coatings selectively, without damaging metal surfaces, including ferrous alloys, aluminum alloys, and yellow metals. 
It ensures operator safety, environmental protection, and long-term chemical stability of the bath. It’s ideal for aluminum profile stripping and works effectively in both immersion and spray systems

But the real strength lies in its operational flexibility
Metalstrip 1334 is compatible with all major ALIT systems: it performs efficiently in spray systems like FASTRIP S, as well as in immersion systems with ultrasound (FASTRIP T2), mechanical agitation (T5), or automated movement of parts (MT, AP)

Simplified management 

One of the most common issues with stripping baths is rapid solution degradation
Not with 1334. 
Its ability to retain large amounts of dissolved paint extends the bath’s life, reducing system downtime. Combined with FASTRIP FP filtration systems, it ensures long-term performance, both in stripping effectiveness and surface quality. 

There’s also an often-overlooked factor: energy
This system offers an energy-saving advantage: operating at lower temperatures reduces heating costs without compromising performance or stripping time, which remains in line with production needs. 
Several customers have confirmed excellent results at around 50 °C. But there’s a double benefit: lower evaporation also significantly reduces chemical consumption. 

In short: lower operating costs and better energy sustainability. 

Where it really works: real-world applications 

Metalstrip 1334 is already delivering excellent results across various production environments. 

In a facility in Southeast Asia specializing in stainless steel and perforated aluminum mesh, Metalstrip 1334 played a key role in reactivating a long-idle stripping line
The system had been shut down due to high operating costs and previously ineffective chemicals. 
Thanks to the Metalstrip 1334 + FASTRIP FP filter press combo, the process was fully optimized. 
Tests showed that immersion at 50 °C with mechanical agitation achieves complete stripping in 30–60 minutes. 
Surfaces come out clean and undamaged. 
Where the bath once had to be replaced monthly (producing over 8 tons of waste), it now runs continuously with only simple top-ups, cutting environmental impact and management costs

The perfect balance between performance and savings 

There’s no one-size-fits-all formula in paint stripping, and no single “perfect” temperature. 
Each plant has its own pace, balance, and needs. That’s why at ALIT, we talk about tailored approaches, not ready-made solutions. 

Metalstrip 1334 was developed with this mindset: a solid, reliable tool that adapts to the context. 
It reduces waste, simplifies bath management, and helps control hidden costs that often go unnoticed in initial assessments. 
It’s not designed to disrupt processes, but to improve them, steadily and concretely

And sometimes, choosing a more coherent chemical solution is exactly what makes the difference. 

Watch the full video with the laboratory test!

HELLO AMERICA! 

This isn’t just a market expansion. It’s a statement of intent. 

Welcome to Michigan. Not for sightseeing. But to stay. 

This time, it’s not one of our usual exploratory trips. Not a business visit to meet clients or test the waters. It’s something far more tangible. ALIT is opening a new commercial branch in the United States, with a permanent operational base in the state of Michigan. Yes, you read that right: ALIT USA is here. And with it, a new chapter begins one that speaks American, yet stays deeply rooted in our Italian identity. 

A CHOICE BORN FROM LISTENING, NOT CALCULATIONS 

If you know us, you know this: we don’t follow trends. We respond to real needs. 
And in recent years, we’ve received more and more requests from American companies more conversations, more signals, more confirmation. 
The message was clear: U.S. manufacturers need better processes, and chemical paint stripping is still an underutilized strategic tool. 

During our visits, we met remarkable companies, skilled technicians, and visionary entrepreneurs. We listened. We observed. We understood. 
And today, we can say with confidence: this is the right time

We chose Michigan for a reason. It’s one of the most vibrant manufacturing hubs in the U.S., home to key industries like automotive, aluminum, and metalworking. And it’s not just about geography, it’s also a strategic gateway to better support our clients in Canada. 
Being physically present means breaking down logistical, cultural, and language barriers. It means offering training, consulting, service, and sales directly on site no more chasing time zones or unanswered emails overnight. 

BETWEEN ITALY AND THE U.S.: THE RIGHT PARTNER TO BUILD BRIDGES 

Leading this new venture is a partner who knows ALIT well and deeply understands the American market. Born in Italy, professionally raised in the U.S., he has worked in companies where “manufacturing” means performance, quality, and process. He has managed facilities, led teams, and built industrial strategies. 
He’s the perfect bridge between two worlds. He shares our values. He speaks our language and that of our new clients. And most importantly, he believes in this challenge just as much as we do. 

ALIT USA won’t be just a “foreign office.” It will be a fully American company, with ALIT’s spirit in its DNA and a clear focus on U.S. clients. 
The first step is commercial and technical support. But the vision is broader. 
One day, we may even build a mechanical and chemical production facility that creates jobs and value right here in the U.S. Because sustainability isn’t just environmental, it’s also economic, social, and human. 

TWO TRADE SHOWS, TWO WAYS TO MAKE OURSELVES KNOWN (FOR REAL) 

We couldn’t have picked a better debut. In May 2025, we’ll be at ALUMINIUM USA in Nashville , not as exhibitors, but as active attendees, bringing our solutions and building new connections in the industry. 
In September, we’ll go a step further: we’ll be official exhibitors at FABTECH in Chicago, with a dedicated booth and the full ALIT USA team. 
It’ll be our opportunity to introduce ourselves to the North American market and show, face-to-face, what working with ALIT truly means. 

A NEW CONTINENT, THE SAME WAY OF DOING BUSINESS 

We’re proud of what we’ve built in Europe. Of what we’re doing in Asia. 
And now, we’re ready to write a meaningful chapter in the United States. But always with our style: direct, human, skilled, and humble. 
Because even across the ocean, we want to stay close to people. To real challenges. To practical problems. With effective, sustainable, and tailor-made solutions.  

Summer Break

Sometimes you just need to pause, breathe, and recharge. We’ll be taking a break from August 11 to 24. Back on Monday the 25th, full of new energy and ready to start fresh together.

Enjoy your holidays, wherever they take you!

UNCOATED #2 IS OUT NOW! 

The second issue of UNCOATED is finally here 👉 UNCOATED Vol 2 July 2025 

UNCOATED is back, and this time, with an even stronger conviction: in our sector, and in business life in general, every difference matters

After the first issue, which marked the beginning of a new way to talk about industrial paint stripping, this second chapter takes things further. Inside, you’ll find who we’ve become: a company in motion, with new projects, new people, and new challenges tackled side by side with clients and partners. 

You’ll also find a very clear idea of the future. One built on sustainability, regulatory awareness, and innovation, in products, in processes, and in the way we approach stripping. 

UNCOATED isn’t just a magazine. It’s an invitation. 

To tell the real stories of work. To share experiences, doubts, and milestones. To build relationships that go beyond roles and stand the test of time.  

Verona Volley and ALIT: together again for the 2025/2026 season 

Once again, this year, we’re proud to support Verona Volley as an official sponsor. 
But our commitment goes far beyond a logo on a jersey; it’s a choice rooted in shared values and a deep connection to our territory. 

Verona is the city where we were born, where we grew up, and where we continue to build our future, day after day. 
Supporting the city’s top volleyball team also means giving back to a community that has given us so much. It means believing in a project that combines sports passion with real, tangible growth, on and off the court. 

Like business, volleyball thrives on consistency, teamwork, and the drive to improve. 
That’s why this partnership feels so natural to us: because we see in sport the same values that inspire our work every single day. 

And then there’s the most exciting part: sharing the thrill of each match with the people who believe in us. 
Every season, we reserve seats in the stands for our clients and partners, to enjoy, together, the energy of a stadium that comes alive at every point. 

HOW TO REDUCE CHEMICAL STRIPPING TIMES: THREE HOURS IN TWENTY MINUTES 

Case study – Sverniciatura Veneta srl with vertical spray system 

Not all improvements stem from a problem. Sometimes, they are the result of a conscious decision: to work better, faster, and with greater control. That’s the case of Sverniciatura Veneta srl, a company founded in 2007 and specialized in third-party chemical stripping of aluminium components and metal hardware. At the helm is Nicola Moratti, sole administrator, with a clear objective: to offer a fast, reliable, and technically solid service. 

The need: a faster, higher-performing system 

The change was not driven by an emergency, but by a strategic decision: to shorten processing times and ensure greater uniformity in results. Two key factors to respond even more promptly and reliably to customer demands, especially in the case of rework or urgent jobs. While immersion stripping was stable, it took over three hours to process a batch of wheels, an unsustainable timeframe in a dynamic production environment. Moreover, manual handling introduced variability that could affect process repeatability. 

Together with the Sverniciatura Veneta team, and thanks to a long-standing trust-based relationship between our CEO Loris Rossi and Nicola Moratti – we defined a clear path: reduce processing times and ensure stable, controllable quality throughout the process. 

The solution: FASTRIP S, our Vertical Spray Stripping System 

The answer was FASTRIP S, our vertical spray system designed for fast, safe, fully automated chemical stripping cycles. Compact and modular, it integrates easily into existing production lines and is ideal for treating both light and ferrous metal components. Process temperatures are adjustable between 80°C and 150°C, depending on the metal and the coating, with continuous monitoring of all operational parameters. 

Parts are loaded into metal baskets and remain stationary throughout the entire cycle, eliminating manual handling. This increases safety and reduces the risk of dents or mechanical damage. Uniformity is ensured by a high-efficiency spray system that distributes the chemical solution evenly across all surfaces. 

The benefits of the FASTRIP S system 

Thanks to FASTRIP S, Sverniciatura Veneta can now strip 120 motorcycle wheels in just 20 minutes. A dramatic improvement that has transformed production scheduling. Reworks can be handled within the day, and urgent jobs no longer disrupt overall planning. The system is compatible with FASTRIP FP filtration units, which extend the lifespan of the chemical solution, and it operates with either electric or diathermic oil heating. All of this with low energy consumption and full Industry 4.0 integration capabilities. 

A tailor-made chemical solution 

Meanwhile, our laboratory developed the most suitable chemical formulation for Sverniciatura Veneta’s needs. After an in-depth testing phase – both in the lab and in real-scale applications, the chosen solution was METALSTRIP® 1728/3, a high-performance stripper specifically designed for high-temperature spray systems like FASTRIP S. The water-based formula, free from chlorinated compounds and phenols, operates between 120°C and 150°C, ensuring rapid and selective removal of organic coatings with maximum compatibility on light alloys, steel, and galvanized surfaces. 

The solution is stable over time and regenerable, a feature that enables tighter process control, lower product consumption, and a more sustainable cycle overall. The process is also safer, both for the environment and for operators. Today, the active cycle removes coatings with precision and control, preserving the substrate and improving overall repeatability and process efficiency. 

The results with FASTRIP S: 

  • Cycle time reduced from over 3 hours to 20 minutes
  • Uniform and repeatable quality across all batches 
  • Increased responsiveness for reworks and urgent jobs 
  • Waste reduction and better resource utilization 
  • Full ALIT technical support during testing and commissioning 

This project is more than just a system upgrade. It is the outcome of a long-standing relationship built on trust, a hands-on technical partnership, and a shared belief that every process, even the most established, can always be improved

Outsourcing Paint Stripping: Does It Still Make Sense? 

At ALIT, we’ve been saying it for a long time, and we still believe it: paint stripping should be an integral part of every manufacturer’s internal process. It’s the most effective way to reduce waste, cut costs, simplify workflows, and achieve higher levels of sustainability. 

But we know that reality is often more complex. 

Some companies run nonstop production cycles with massive volumes. Others simply don’t have the physical space for a system. And some prefer to have a solid, ready-to-go Plan B to manage peaks or unexpected issues. That’s where outsourcing paint stripping comes into play. 

But who should you trust? Which paint stripping method is the right one? And how do you make the right choice? 

Companies that need to strip paint from their components often face a technical, economic, and operational dilemma. It’s not just about finding a supplier, it’s about finding a reliable partner who can guarantee quality, lead times, sustainability, and real expertise. 

In the industrial world, there are several paint stripping methods. Each has its pros and cons. That’s why understanding what’s behind each process makes all the difference. 

Let’s take a look: 

  • Mechanical paint stripping: This method uses abrasives, sandblasting, or grinding. It’s fast and works well on simple surfaces, but it can damage delicate materials or create surface irregularities. It also produces dust and waste that isn’t always easy to manage. 
  • Thermal paint stripping: This method uses high temperatures to break down the paint (e.g., pyrolytic ovens). It’s effective on thick or complex coatings but can deform or alter the structure of the part. It also involves high energy consumption. 
  • Cryogenic paint stripping: This method rapidly cools the surface with liquid nitrogen, making the paint brittle and easy to remove. It’s precise and clean, but costly and not suitable for all shapes or materials. 
  • Laser paint stripping: This technology uses high-intensity laser beams to remove paint, rust, or coatings from metal surfaces. It’s highly precise and allows for selective removal without damaging the underlying material. Its main advantages include no physical contact and reduced waste, making it an eco-friendly solution. However, it has downsides: high initial investment, limited effectiveness on large or heavily corroded surfaces, and safety concerns due to high-power lasers. 
  • Chemical paint stripping: This is where chemistry, control, and know-how come into play. Chemical strippers selectively dissolve paint without attacking the metal, allowing precision work on complex components. The advantages are many: low operating temperatures, compatibility with various materials, the ability to recover and regenerate the chemical bath, and consistent results. 

The downside? It takes experience. It requires purpose-designed chemical formulas. It demands skill in managing baths, timing, and reactions. And it needs a system built to do it right, with filters, rinses, and constant monitoring. 

In short: you need someone who truly knows what they’re doing. 

Which brings us to a real-world example worth sharing. 

The Value of High-Level Know-How 
(Outsourced Paint Stripping Optimized with ALIT Systems: Inside the Serbia Facility) 

ALIT Service Serbia works daily in the field of outsourced paint stripping, processing thousands of parts each day. Extruded, injected, or stamped aluminum components, bronze, carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized alloys, Teflon: different materials, different needs, one consistent promise delivered. 

Each cycle is handled by skilled, trained staff in a facility equipped with advanced technologies. ALIT Service uses chemical products and systems developed by ALIT Technologies, ensuring consistent quality, sustainability, and process vision. 

The plant includes: 

  • One FASTRIP AP for immersion stripping of aluminum profiles 
  • One FASTRIP FP system for chemical product filtration and recovery 
  • Two FASTRIP T5 machines — 75 °C compact immersion systems, ideal for small batches, prototypes, or urgent jobs 

On the chemical side, the choice falls on METALSTRIP products: high-performance strippers designed with a clear goal, to ensure not just efficiency, but sustainability too. All ALIT chemicals are developed to be reusable, easy to filter, and low-impact. 

ALIT Technologies is actively committed to supporting the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, an ambitious challenge, especially in the world of chemicals, but one ALIT tackles every day with concrete, measurable solutions. 

Chemical baths are filtered up to three times, and residue management is fine-tuned to reduce environmental impact and consumption. The result? Real operational efficiency and true sustainability. 

Here’s the most concrete fact: parts ready for repainting in 24 hours. No manual rework, no leftover defects, no delays. 

This is where trust becomes action. 

And when theory seems far from practice, some prove that the gap can be bridged, without compromise. That a third-party service can meet expectations, even exceed them. That reliability isn’t just a claim: it’s built. Day by day, cycle after cycle, strip after strip. 

ALIT Service Serbia isn’t a promise. It’s proof that when a company uses ALIT chemistry and systems, it has everything it needs to meet real production demands: expertise, quality, speed, and sustainability. 

So, back to the very first question:

Is it still worth outsourcing paint stripping? 

The answer is: it depends

From a strategic point of view, nothing beats a proper feasibility study to bring stripping in-house. Optimization, control, waste reduction, all of these are key levers that can truly make a difference when managed internally. 

But if you need a Plan B because of space issues, production loads, or flexibility, then choosing the right partner is crucial. 

And here’s where we can confidently say: 

If your supplier uses ALIT systems and certified chemistry, just like ALIT Service Serbia, then risk becomes reliability. 

Because trust is built like this: with the right technologies, real skills, and a vision of sustainability that’s no longer optional, it’s a shared responsibility. 

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