In the automotive industry, every hour of downtime represents significant losses. When a coating line stops, it is not only unfinished parts that are affected – the entire production continuity, delivery schedules, and supplier reputation are at risk.At Automotive Painting Partners (APP), we have therefore built a system that reduces the risk of production disruption to an absolute minimum: two identical KTL lines, ready to take over from one another at any time. Together with three production sites and integrated logistics, they form an infrastructure that reduces the risk of production interruption virtually to zero.
Two identical plants = 100% back-up and security for OEM and Tier 1 partners
Most paint shops operate a single KTL line. Any planned shutdown, maintenance, or unexpected failure inevitably leads to a halt in coating operations and subsequent delivery delays. At APP, we have chosen a different approach – investing in two technologically equivalent KTL lines that operate in parallel and are fully interchangeable.
Our two modern production plants in Nymburk and Police nad Metují are equipped with the same state-of-the-art technology for cathodic electrocoating (E-coat / KTL), sealing, and subsequent operations. As a result, both facilities are technologically identical and can immediately replace one another. If one line is taken offline due to maintenance, modernisation, or an unforeseen event, the other seamlessly takes over production. This system provides a 100% internal back-up, ensuring uninterrupted production flow even in unexpected situations.
One of the largest KTL providers in Central Europe – quality and continuity guaranteed
In the field of cathodic electrocoating, we rank among the largest providers in Central Europe. With two KTL lines, we are able to process up to 10 million square metres of surface area per year while handling various material types simultaneously. Identical process settings ensure that switching production from one line to the other is completely transparent – with no reconfiguration and no risk of deviations. This enables us to respond flexibly to changes in production volumes, urgent orders, or customer requirements to distribute production across multiple projects.
And it is not only about redundancy. Thanks to the dual-line setup, we can also carry out extensive servicing and maintenance without any impact on customers. While one line undergoes maintenance, the other continues operating as normal. This approach ensures not only production continuity, but also consistently high output quality, as both lines are kept in optimal condition without the need for compromises or rushed repairs.
A back-up system that protects your business
In an environment where every hour of delay results in real financial losses, contractual penalties, and disrupted supply chains, a dual-line system represents a critical element of operational security. Even during unexpected events, maintenance activities, or increased demand, your production remains stable and deliveries stay on schedule. This approach protects you from costly downtime, delays, and operational or financial losses, while allowing you to plan production with complete confidence.
APP is among the European centres capable of offering an almost zero-risk production environment – a key advantage highly valued by global OEM and Tier 1 partners. Come and see it for yourself.
