Press review

Mader, P. (2023, Jul./Aug.). The Difference in the Pretreatment of Aluminium for Different Climatic Environments Based on the Example of GSB-Certified Coating Companies. ipcm International PAINT & COATING magazine, 82(4),  54-56.

Mader, P. (2023, Apr.). Aluminium Praxis: GSB-Beschichtungen für Aluminium in der Architektur: Kernfragen für die korrekte Planung, 28(4), 8.

Beljaars, W. (2023, Feb.). GSB International – Contribution to the Economic Survey 2023. Aluminum practice. Journal of Processing and Application, 28(1-2), 6-7.

Mader, P. (2023, Jan./Feb.). Independent, Continuous Quality Assurance Based on an Optimised Incentive Structure. ipcm International PAINT & COATING magazine, 79(1), 46-48.

Mader, P. (2022, Sep.). Current Challenges of the Coating Industry and the Role of the GSB International. SHOW NEWSPAPER ALUMINIUM 2022. Powered by Aluminum Practice. Newspaper for Machining and Application and International ALUMINIUM JOURNAL for the global aluminum industry. Special Edition 2022, 18.

Mader, P. (2022, Sep.). Current challenges of the coatings industry and the role of GSB International. Aluminum practice. Journal of Machining and Applications, 27(9), 37.

Mader, P. (2022, Jul./Aug). The GSB International: Sustainability at the Cutting Edge. ipcm International PAINT & COATING magazine, 76(4), 6-7.

GSB International e.V. (2022, Apr.). Project report Pretreatment by laser. Innovative spirit for the sake of the environment. Aluminum practice. Journal of Machining and Applications, 27(4), 11.

Beljaars, W. (2022, Feb.). GSB International – Contribution to the Economic Survey 2022. Aluminum practice. Journal of Machining and Applications, 27(1-2), 7.

Mader, W. (2021, Dec.). Environmental protection and sustainability viewed holistically. SHOW NEWSPAPER KICK-OFF EDITION. Powered by Aluminum Practice. Newspaper for Machining and Application and International ALUMINIUM JOURNAL for the global aluminum industry. Special Edition 2021, 12.

Mader, W. (2021, Sept/Oct). Aluminum and Steel Coatings Towards Certification of “Sustainability”. icpm International PAINT & COATING magazine, 71(5), 36-37.

GSB International. (2021, Jul./Aug.). GSB International as a Digital Pioneer-Quality Assurance in Times of the Pandemic. icpm International PAINT & COATING magazine, 70(4), 86.

Mader, W. (2021, May). On digitalization in the coatings industry. JOT, 61(06), 37-39. Available online at: https://www.springerprofessional.de/zur-digitalisierung-in-der-beschichtungsindustrie/19215350
Mader, W. (2021, Apr.). Digital pioneer. GSB International successfully relies on virtual quality assurance. BETTER PAINT, 23(06), 4-5.

Mader, W. (2021, Apr.). GSB International as a digital pioneer – quality assurance in times of pandemic. Aluminum practice. Journal of Machining and Applications, 26(4), 8.

Schweizer, S. (2021, Feb.). Pilots in the REACh jungle. BETTER PAINT, 23(05), 4-5.

Ruhland, C. (2015, Aug.). When does it make sense to change the chromium(VI) pretreatment? Journal of Surface Engineering, 58-61.

Jacob, S. P., & Mader, W. (2015, Dec.). “Sunset Date” is coming. Chromium(VI) ban – Is the market prepared for it? JOT, 8-9.

Blecher, A. (2017, Oct.). Importance of the cooking test as a short test. JOT, 24-29.

Herrmann, C. (2017, Sept.). Argumentation aid for powder coaters. BETTER COATING, 19(15), 12.

Alfort, H. J. & Blecher, A. (2017, Sept.). How safe are standardized test methods in practice? JOT, 48-54.

Alfort, H. J. & Blecher, A. (2017). What Security is Offered in Practice by Standardised Test Procedures? JOT International Surface Technology, vol. 12, 32-38.

Alfort, H. J. & Blecher, A. (2017). When does the ban on chromium (VI) come into effect? JOT International Surface Technology, vol. 10, 68-71.

Alfort, H.J. (2005, Jun). GSB mortar test – Bad cards for metallics? Journal of Surface Engineering, 26-28.


Alfort, H.J. (2016, Oct.). When is the ban on chromium(VI) coming? Journal of Surface Engineering, 68-71.


Blecher, A. (2016). Relevance of the Boil Test as a Short-term Test. JOT International Surface Technology, vol. 9, 12-17.


Vollrath, K. (2014, Feb.). Panel of experts discusses the trends. Aluminum Courier, 14-15.


GSB International e.V. (2012, Sept.). Pretreat aluminum without chromium: The current GSB approval process at a glance. BETTER PAINT, 14(14), 12.


Blecher, A. (2010, May). Current findings on the prevention of filiform corrosion. Aluminium Practice Newspaper for Machining and Application, 15(5), 6-7.


Blecher, A. (2009, Sept.). Pretreatment is crucial. Current findings on the prevention of filiform erosion. Glass windows facade, 56-59.


Freudenberger, J. & Pietschmann, J. (1998, Dec.). Filiform corrosion in coated aluminum components. Ways to prevent and ways to permanently repair. Part 2. electroplating, 89(12). 4068-4074.


Freudenberger, J. & Pietschmann, J. (1998, Nov.). Filiform corrosion in coated aluminum components. Ways to prevent and ways to permanently repair. Part 1. electroplating, 89(11). 3712-3720.


Alfort, H. J. & Witt, K. (1998, Feb.). Evaluation of organic coatings according to optical characteristics. Results after five years of weathering. PAINT AND VARNISH, 104(2), 50-57.


Pietschmann, J.E. & Pfeifer,H. (1994, Feb.). Filiform corrosion on organically coated aluminum. Part 3. aluminum, 70(1/2), 82-86.


Pietschmann, J.E. & Pfeifer,H. (1993, Dec.). Filiform corrosion on organically coated aluminum. Part 2. aluminum, 69(11), 1081-1084.


Pietschmann, J.E. & Pfeifer,H. (1993, Nov.). Filiform corrosion on organically coated aluminum. Part 1. aluminum, 69(11), 1019-1023.


Pietschmann, J.E., Pfeifer,H., Raub, Ch.J. (1990, Nov.). Influence of powder coating composition on edge coverage. Metal Surface, 44(11), 513-516.


Alfort, H.J. & Bundies, J. (1981, Sept.). Behavior of paints on aluminum sheets. STRIPS SHEETS TUBES, 233-234.


Mader, P. (2023, Apr.). Aluminium Praxis: GSB-Beschichtungen für Aluminium in der Architektur: Kernfragen für die korrekte Planung, 28(4), 8.

Mader, P. (2023, Apr.). Aluminium Praxis: GSB-Beschichtungen für Aluminium in der Architektur: Kernfragen für die korrekte Planung, 28(4), 8.