About Us
HIFFICIENCY® from acs Coating Systems
The HIFFICIENCY® brand from acs Coating Systems represents modern cooking and baking accessories. The company, acs Coating Systems GmbH, is located at Kutterstraße 2 in Wilhelmshaven, practically right behind the dike. The company is 100% family-owned and managed by Dr. C. Stecher (a physicist) and has been supplying renowned oven and pan manufacturers for over 20 years. Drawing on experience gained from large-scale production, including for the mechanical engineering and automotive industries, the HIFFICIENCY® product line was completely redesigned. Numerous patents have been filed and granted for both the coatings and the metallic finishes.
A vibrant success story
HIFFICIENCY® stands for High eFFICIENCY. Using HIFFICIENCY® products actually saves time and energy, thanks to innovative embossing processes and coatings. The patented DURAQUARZ® coating is exceptionally robust and durable. Furthermore, it boasts excellent thermal conductivity. Customers have demonstrated time and energy savings of between 10% and 60% compared to well-known competitor products. Solvent-free (chemical-free) manufacturing is environmentally friendly and results in products that can be used safely even at high temperatures. Crucially, the coatings offer an exceptionally long lifespan, unmatched worldwide.
The HIFFICIENCY® range covers all relevant requirements for cooking and baking accessories for both bakeries and catering businesses, from small to large operations, and is constantly being expanded. It is, of course, also ideal for anyone who wants to cook, roast, bake, and grill – at home and on the go! Production takes place at acs in Wilhelmshaven. The raw material suppliers are also based in Germany, so the products are 100% made in Germany – ideal for maximum reliability and the highest quality.
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1992 - Founding
Founding of STE Gesellschaft für Dichtungstechnik (STE Company for Sealing Technology). STE developed and later produced single-layer cylinder head gaskets under the monomet brand.
1996 - The idea
No coating could meet the harsh requirements of this application area – temperature resistance up to 300 °C under pressure and (micro-)movement without lubrication, plus hot water up to 125 °C, hot oil up to 150 °C and attack by hot and acidic combustion gases.
This led Dr. C. Stecher to the idea of using polyaryletherketones (PEEK, PEK…) for coatings. This marked the beginning of the development of today's multislide® DURAPEK® coatings. And the monomet seal finally worked.
1999 - First patents
Application of the first patents for PEEK/PEK coatings, which were later granted.
2005 – Pans for WMF
Market launch of DURAPEK® as a pan coating for WMF under the name multislide® NANODUR® .
2008 – Company founded acs
Establishment of acs Coating Systems GmbH .
Start of development activities for fast and stable pans and baking trays as well as the DURAQUARZ® coating.
2009 – Cooperation between oven manufacturers
Start of cooperation with several oven manufacturers .
2010 – Acquisition of coating technology
Acquisition of all coating activities including patents, employees and machinery from STE Dichtungstechnik.
Start of series production of exhaust sealing flanges for BMW.
2013 – New company buildings
Completion and occupancy of the new factory buildings opposite the old factory.
The plant technology is also completely new. The old production was initially maintained in the old premises until the new line was ready for series production.
2016 – Social Commitment
Beginning of the collaboration with Juan Amador, one of the best chefs ever.
Expansion through new large flow systems for pretreatment.
Completion of many individual development steps for the complete HIFFICIENCY® product range.
New version DURAPEK® with further improved non-stick properties and durability.
Series production readiness of the new DURAQUARZ® coating for even higher temperature resistance.
2017 – Expansion & collaboration with Juan Amador
Beginning of the collaboration with Juan Amador, one of the best chefs ever.
Expansion through new large flow systems for pretreatment.
Completion of many individual development steps for the complete HIFFICIENCY® product range.
New version DURAPEK® with further improved non-stick properties and durability.
Series production readiness of the new DURAQUARZ® coating for even higher temperature resistance.
2018 – DURAQUARZ® Ceramics
Start of series production of DURAQUARZ® ceramics after ten years of development.
2019 – New product: Grill grate pan
Expansion of the HIFFICIENCY® range to include various baking products – for professionals and home bakers,
including the Multispeed® grill grate and pizza reversible pan .
2020 – Product Innovation X-Bake®
New products: Amador pan , X-Bake® shop baking tray for bakers and X-Cook® container for catering.
2021 – Product Innovations X-Pan®
This completely new development transfers professional technology to the private household.
With the HIFFICIENCY® X-Pan pan, you can cook like the professionals in a Michelin-starred kitchen every day – with the added benefit of a new, particularly stable removable handle .
2022 - Expansion of renewable energies
By installing photovoltaics on all roofs, we are contributing to a sustainable energy supply and strengthening our independence.
2023 – Product expansion X-Pan®
New white color variations expand the X-Pan® range and bring modern accents to the kitchen.
2024 – Coating innovation REMULAN®
With the innovative laser non-stick coating REMULAN®, we are focusing on a new generation of durable and high-performance surfaces.
2025 - Coating innovation Obsidian Shell®
With Obsidian Shell®, we are setting a new milestone in coating technology. By melting and rapidly cooling mineral powder – similar to solidified lava – a particularly resistant surface is created with an outstanding non-stick effect and even greater durability .
philosophy
"Everything is interconnected, and we only have one life and one world. Therefore, our products should deliver the best functionality and the longest lifespan, and be manufactured in such a way that health and the environment do not suffer and as few resources as possible are consumed."
Best function - highest enjoyment
HIFFICIENCY®️ Cooking and baking should be fun because it simply works better. No one should have to worry about wobbly pans and pots anymore, or those with warped bottoms during use. Or pans and pots that are so heavy and sluggish that you can't regulate the temperature. Baking trays and roasting sheets shouldn't warp in the oven either, and should absorb heat quickly and evenly, transferring it to the food. Uniform heat distribution and long-lasting coatings with excellent non-stick properties and optimal heat conduction are the foundation for best performance and the fastest results. Less is more, and with just a few HIFFICIENCY®️ items, you can cook, bake, and grill everything perfectly. And because it simply works better, it's more fun and the results are better: Best performance + highest efficiency = greatest enjoyment
Top professional premium quality for a lifetime of top-level performance. You'll enjoy cooking, baking, and grilling with HIFFICIENCY®️ for years to come, just as you would when it was brand new. That's why we offer private customers a 5-year warranty plus our refit promise. As a German company, we are certified and operate top-level quality, environmental, and energy management systems to ensure consistently high quality.
Sustainability, health and the environment
For us, sustainability and health go hand in hand. We are committed to environmental protection, low resource and energy consumption, short transport routes, and so on. Located on the edge of the Wadden Sea National Park, environmental protection is of paramount importance to us. But equally important are issues like education and health – topics that directly affect people. For example, we have developed new coatings that can withstand temperatures up to 300°C in an oven or even briefly up to 450°C on a grill without releasing any harmful substances. This is unique! We have developed new, efficient production processes that produce almost no emissions and are virtually waste-free. Manufacturing in Germany guarantees short transport routes, which is also good for the environment. Energy consumption has been significantly reduced in recent years and will be further reduced by at least 20% over the next two years.
HIFFICIENCY® cooking saves energy, and the high-quality materials and manufacturing processes guarantee a long lifespan. Furthermore, HIFFICIENCY® products allow for gentle handling of food thanks to improved temperature control and a universal non-stick effect.
Last but not least! Refit: After years of intensive use, the coating can become scratched or show signs of localized wear. For this, we offer a pan refit service, where the pan is completely inspected at our factory in Wilhelmshaven and repaired so that it's like new again! For the price of a cheap pan: €25! This way, nothing that's still perfectly good goes to waste.
Social commitment:
HIFFICIENCY®, together with Rotary, a global non-profit service club, initiated the "Education for Africa and the World" project. This project funds educational initiatives because education is the key to a better, more peaceful, and just world—education for everyone, everywhere! The HIFFICIENCY® Rotary frying pan was specially designed for this purpose, and each pan sold contributes to selected educational projects.
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ROBUST
Significantly more robust and harder than Teflon! No chipping of layers thanks to powder coating.
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HEALTHY
No PFOA, no PFAS, no Teflon, and 0.0% solvents, for healthy and low-fat cooking.
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Uncomplicated
Heats up quickly, easy to handle, and dishwasher-safe. Simple, stress-free cooking.
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SUSTAINABLE
Produced in Germany using renewable energy. Recoatable and durable.
Location
Made in Wilhelmshaven
Our pans are manufactured locally in Wilhelmshaven-Rüstersiel – using a clean, solvent-free production process, completely free of toxins. This ensures not only durable products but also peace of mind while cooking. And because sustainability is a top priority for us, we offer a refit service: used pans can be recoated and thus reused with renewed brilliance.
Are you in Wilhelmshaven or on holiday here?
Then why not visit us directly at the factory and discover our pans in the factory outlet in Rüstersiel?
Experience true quality – Made in Wilhelmshaven.
Opening hours:
HIFFICIENCY® by acs Coating Systems GmbH
Kutterstraße 2-4
26386 Wilhelmshaven
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Opening hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed