We are developing the future of continuous galvanizing with technologies that set standards and a partnership-based approach that focuses on our customers. FOEN stands for engineering excellence and for collaboration that combines consistency and progress.
This results in decades of partnerships, practice-oriented innovations and quality that makes the difference.
Fontaine Engineering und Maschinen GmbH (FOEN®) was founded in 1969 by Paul Fontaine († 1998), a French engineer with extensive experience in the galvanizing industry. His aim was to develop technology that meets the requirements of leading steel producers. FOEN® is now managed by his son, Pascal Fontaine and other family members have executive responsibilities.
FOEN® is a family-run company and global market leader in the sector which guarantees continuity, stability and reliability.
For over five decades, technological innovations, engineering skills and entrepreneurial stability have shaped the history of FOEN®. What began in 1969 with a clear vision is now a leading international family business in continuous galvanizing.
by Paul Fontaine Engineering in the in-house garage near Langenfeld (Rhineland) by engineer Paul Fontaine and Nicole Fontaine. specialized in innovative components for hot-dip galvanizing plants.
which set standards worldwide in the precise control of zinc layers.
the registration of the Paul Fontaine Engineering brand with the German Trademark Office.
to expand the production area
to Bridgeport, West Virginia, for direct customer support in North America.
as a strategic step towards opening up the Asian market with Nan Li in the position of general manager.
In memory of our founder Paul Fontaine.
After the death of founder Paul Fontaine, his wife took over the management of the company. With her determination, she successfully continued Fontaine Engineering and strengthened its position in industry.
After three years of planning and construction, the new company headquarters in Langenfeld were moved into.
After Nicole Fontaine's successful management, her son took over the company, continued the family tradition and brought fresh ideas for further growth.
a technology for electromagnetic stabilization and vibration damping of metal strips.
innovative processes and devices for continuous coil coating are registered and published.
a further development of our high-performance equipment to stabilize the strip in the electroplating process.
As a milestone, the construction and integration of the 175th plant combined modular construction, optimised control technology and strict quality assurance, which successfully put the plant into operation.
For nearly 39 years of exceptional commitment to the galvanizing industry, Dominique Fontaine was recognized at the Galvanizers Conference and subsequently entered retirement.
The transformation of Fontaine Engineering USA Inc. into Fontaine Engineering USA LLC has been completed, the corporate structure has been modernized; business operations and customer relationships will continue as usual.
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