Diatec Group is consolidating its Swiss manufacturing activities by transferring production from its Star Coating factory in Niederhasli, Switzerland to its Bern, Switzerland facility. The Bern factory has more modern equipment and capacity to absorb Star Coating's production. This consolidation will optimize utilization of the Bern factory and reduce costs by eliminating redundant roles. Star Coating's customers will be transferred to Sihl AG, Diatec's Swiss subsidiary, to continue being served from the Bern location. The production transfer is expected to be completed by April 2013.