{"id":551,"date":"2026-06-22T09:15:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sti.sc8saoc0216.universe.wf\/the-sti-group\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T16:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T14:04:00","slug":"the-sti-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sti-france.com\/en\/the-sti-group\/","title":{"rendered":"The STI Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Si\u00e8ge\n\t<\/figure>\n\t

The Group<\/p>\n

STI Surface
\nHartchrome AG Plating | STI Group<\/h2>\n

Excellence in functional surfaces, from Switzerland to the world.<\/p>\n

Discover STI GROUP(opens in new tab)<\/a><\/p>\n\t

Our strength<\/p>\n

Innovation
\nat the service of industry<\/em><\/h2>\n

Far more than a service provider, STI Group is a solutions partner. Our state-of-the-art facilities enable us to process: <\/p>\n

    \n
  • High-volume serial production parts<\/li>\n
  • Complex-geometry components<\/li>\n
  • Series parts, in large quantities<\/li>\n
  • Very large components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Every technical challenge is an opportunity to innovate.<\/p>\n

    \n\t\t\t\t\t\"sti-group\"\n\t<\/figure>\n
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\"March\u00e9s\n\t<\/figure>\n\t

    Our
    \nmarkets<\/em> <\/h2>\n

    STI Group works with the most demanding players in global industry:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Automotive and powertrain<\/li>\n
    • Paper, printing and film<\/li>\n
    • Shipbuilding<\/li>\n
    • Food processing<\/li>\n
    • Aerospace and defence<\/li>\n
    • Industrial construction<\/li>\n
    • Power generation<\/li>\n
    • Textile and foil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t

      Why choose
      \nSTI Group<\/em><\/h2>\n

      \u00ab Global expertise, tailored solutions \u00bb<\/p>\n

        \n
      • International expertise<\/strong> – A global presence supporting your local projects<\/li>\n
      • International expertise <\/b> – Equipment designed for the most complex industrial challenges<\/li>\n
      • Responsiveness <\/b> – Tailored solutions, delivered on your timeline<\/li>\n
      • Certified quality<\/b> – Rigorous standards for the most demanding industries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \n\t\t\t\t\t\"le-groupe-sti\"\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        1957<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Hartchrom AG founded by Th\u00e9o Keel<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        2000<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Start of aeronautics operations:<\/strong> Acquisition of two sites in France: Arudy and Oloron.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        2011<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Acquisition of Avia Peinture<\/strong>, specializing in painting and assembly processes.Acquisition of the Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx site<\/strong>, specializing in liquid painting for metal and composite parts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        2021<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Prodec M\u00e9tal, the European leader in decorative surface treatment <\/strong>for aircraft interiors, relocates to Arudy<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        2022<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

        Opening of the SURTIP site in Portugal.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        The Group STI Surface Hartchrome AG Plating | STI Group Excellence in functional surfaces, from Switzerland to the world. Discover STI GROUP(opens in new tab) Our strength Innovation at the service of industry Far more than a service provider, STI Group is a solutions partner. 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