Global leader in industrial laser solutions,
Laserax, has announced a majority investment in
SLCR Lasertechnik GmbH, a German-based manufacturer of specialised laser systems for laser surface treatment.
Driven by a strong commitment to customer success, this move reinforces Laserax's international presence and expands its range of technologies, products, and applications. This broader portfolio is backed by a worldwide network of laser laboratories, ensuring clients have the global infrastructure they need to scale their projects.
This partnership also provides Laserax with European manufacturing capabilities and an experienced, fully integrated local team, enabling the company to be even more responsive to its customer base across Europe.
Xavier Godmaire, president and CEO of Laserax, said: “Bringing together the expertise of Laserax and SLCR increases our capacity for innovation and gives our customers access to an even broader range of technologies, applications, and know-how. This is exactly the kind of partnership where one plus one equals three: each side brings complementary strengths that let us create more value for our customers around the world.”
Founded in 1997 and based in Langerwehe, Germany, SLCR Lasertechnik designs advanced, turnkey laser systems for industrial surface treatment. With more than 25 years of experience and installations in over 15 countries, SLCR brings a proven track record of performance and reliability that will now be available to Laserax customers globally. SLCR will retain its identity, operations, and management team in Germany while leveraging Laserax’s international commercial network to accelerate its growth.
Olav G. Schulz, managing director of SLCR Lasertechnik, said: “Over the years, we have developed recognised technologies and built a strong reputation across Germany and Europe. This partnership lets us accelerate our growth, reach new markets, and work with an organisation that shares our values and vision for innovation — all while preserving our identity, our expertise, and the close relationships we've built with our loyal customers.”
With SLCR now part of its network, Laserax expands its capacity to meet the rising demand for next-generation manufacturing technologies across the automotive, battery, defense, aerospace, and other industrial sectors, positioning the company to capitalise on this next phase of growth.