Hi-Tech Plating is an Erie family manufacturer founded in 1985 by Charles Weindorf and his son, John, and now operated by the Zechman family. Known for a hands-on, problem-solving culture, the company serves injection-molding and tooling customers with specialized surface finishing, adding Hi-Performance Films to its capabilities in 2021. Its team reports that more than 90% of orders are completed within 24 hours.
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Erie Plating CompanyFounded in Erie in 1925, Erie Plating Company provides precision plating, anodizing and polishing for aerospace, defense and industrial components. Now entering its second century, the company employs about 50 technicians and finishing specialists at its West 12th Street facility, where its president personally oversees plant operations. Its work is backed by Nadcap accreditation, ISO 9001:2015 certification and ITAR registration, with particular experience in demanding, traceable finishing challenges.ERIE, PA
Beringer Plating, IncFounded in Akron in 1953 by J.L. Beringer, Beringer Plating provides metal plating and surface finishing for manufacturers across Ohio and surrounding states. The company grew from a father-and-son operation into a shop serving more than 100 accounts, with Bruce Hogie becoming full owner in 2023 after more than 20 years with the business. Beringer combines manual and automated production lines with in-house laboratory water treatment and salt spray testing, and reports a typical seven- to 10-day lead time.AKRON, OH
Surface Finish Technologies, IncFor more than 30 years, Elmira-based Surface Finish Technologies, Inc. has helped manufacturers protect and improve metal parts through plating, anodizing and other surface-finishing treatments. The company handles everything from very small components to parts up to 8 feet long and 500 pounds, with typical in-house turnaround of one to three days and rush service available. Its work is tracked through a computer-controlled quality system, with daily process-bath monitoring and corrosion testing available in-house.ELMIRA, NY
Sharretts Plating CompanyFounded in 1925 as Charles D. Snyder & Son, Inc., Sharretts Plating Company is a Pennsylvania-based industrial plating and metal-finishing business. It operates a 70,000-square-foot production facility and is known for specialized surface treatments, including plating on plastics and other challenging materials. The family-owned company serves manufacturers with custom finishing and process-development work.EMIGSVILLE, PA