Our Team

Who We Are

For more than 60 years, our name has been synonymous with exceptional quality and reliability in metal surface finishing. By combining our deep expertise with the latest technologies, we make your components shine – not just in our facilities, but also through their impressive durability and resilience.
We’re dedicated to creating tailored, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that meet the exact needs and challenges of every customer.

Our Values

Trust

Trust is what makes us strong as a team – honesty, fairness, and support for one another are the foundation of everything we do across all levels.

Courage

We understand courage as welcoming new ideas and embracing the freedom to think creatively.

Community

In our strong team we offer genuine support and complement each other’s individual strengths.

Performance

Passion and discipline determine not only our company’s success but also shape our own future.

Autonomy

Independence drives our success – we recognize and nurture each person’s strengths and use them where they matter.

Your Specialists for
Precision Solutions

How it all began

1955

The story of Strötzel Oberflächentechnik GmbH & Co. KG began when the partners Morsch and Strötzel founded the company.
At that time, the company’s main focus was chrome-plating piston rods and cylinder liners for the German oil industry.

1961

Although the two business partners parted ways, Strötzel Oberflächentechnik GmbH & Co. KG continued to operate under Mr. Strötzel’s leadership.

1981

With the introduction of the “electroless nickel” coating process in 1981, the company expanded its range of services, making it possible to apply uniform coatings even to components with complex shapes.

2001

When the company was acquired by the Parzer Group in 2001, it marked the start of an exciting new chapter.

This partnership has opened up fresh opportunities for the company to further develop its expertise and benefit in many ways from being part of the larger Group.

2015

With ISO 9001 certification, the company can now promise its customers the highest standards in quality management across every area, highlighting our ongoing commitment to excellence.

2025

In 2025, we celebrate 70 years of delivering top-notch quality and reliability in metal surface finishing. This anniversary is a powerful testament to our enduring strength and innovative spirit!

Proud Member of the
Parzer Group

Five companies combine their experience and individual expertise in functional surface treatment and mechanical processing across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Whether it’s about tackling intricate designs, large-scale projects, or meeting the highest standards – our Group’s diverse skills and depth of knowledge make us a flexible and reliable partner.

Anke

Am Stadthafen 42 · D-45356 Essen anke-essen.de (Link öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Stroetzel

Hafenstr. 11+13 · D-31137 Hildesheim stroetzel.de (Link öffnet in neuem Fenster)

HCWB

Martinsbruggstrasse 94
CH-9016 St. Gallen hcwb.com (Link öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Haslinger

Pummererstraße 21-25
A-4020 Linz hartchrom.at (Link öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Hartchrom T

Dr.Bolza-Schünemann-Str. 18
A-2630 Ternitz hartchrom-t.at (Link öffnet in neuem Fenster)