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- Impact Coatings AB (publ) (IMPC.ST) develops and commercializes physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating solutions for hydrogen, metallization, and tailored applications worldwide. The company offers INLINECOATER PVD coating systems, including the IC2000 and IC500 models for high-volume production; ReelCoater for reel-to-reel electrical component coating; PlastiCoater for synchronized plastic metallization; MaxPhase coatings as gold replacements for electrical contacts; specialized coatings for fuel cells, electrolyzers, bipolar plates, and solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC/SOEC); as well as coating services, maintenance, spare parts, technical support, and training through ISO 9001-certified Coating Service Centers. Impact Coatings operates in Sweden, China, the United States, South Korea, Germany, Japan, Europe, North America, and Asia, targeting industries such as energy, automotive, electronics, mobility, and data center power generation. Founded in 1997 as a spin-out from Linköping University and headquartered at Cobolgatan 5 in Linköping, Sweden, the company employs approximately 54 people and focuses on clean, dry PVD processes that enhance surface properties like durability, wear resistance, and conductivity with minimal environmental impact. In recent developments, Impact Coatings moved into a new headquarters and expanded production facility in Linköping in September 2024; appointed Lena Åberg as permanent CFO effective November 2024; launched innovations in iridium oxide coatings for electrolysis and high-performance SOFC/SOEC coatings for data centers; formed a non-exclusive strategic collaboration with Feintool's Citec for integrated stamping, welding, coating, and sealing of fuel cell plates; received over USD 1 million in 2025 electrolyzer coating orders from a key customer; and announced a rights issue of approximately SEK 87 million in October 2025, approved in November, to bolster liquidity amid system order delays and support growth in services and new applications.