Founded by George Fischer, Ph.D., in 1985, Ion Vacuum Technologies Corp. (IVAC) applies hard, wear-resistant PVD coatings to tools, medical instruments, firearms and specialty items. The Warrensville Heights company also pairs coating with tool regrinding and application consulting, with technical staff who help customers diagnose performance problems and prepare surfaces properly. IVAC serves customers internationally and can provide support in eight languages.
Richter Precision IncRichter Precision Inc. is a coating service provider specializing in PVD and CVD coatings, vacuum heat treating, and boronizing for tools and components. The company serves various industries including medical, aerospace, and metal-forming.332710EAST PETERSBURG, PA
TS VTI, IncFounded by Gary Vergason in 1986, TS VTI designs and builds physical vapor deposition equipment while also operating coating services in Van Etten, New York. The company has installed more than 200 systems worldwide and stands out by running its own coating facility on the same kind of equipment it sells, giving its engineers hands-on process experience. TS VTI is part of France-based HEF Group and holds ISO 9001 certification with active ITAR registration.VAN ETTEN, NY
KYOCERA Hardcoating TechnologiesKYOCERA Hardcoating Technologies operates from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, serving manufacturers in North America and Europe with thin-film PVD surface treatments. Its work is aimed at helping precision tooling and industrial components withstand wear, heat, and friction without changing their essential dimensions.CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
Eclat Industries IncEstablished in 1995, Eclat Industries provides commercial physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating services for customer-supplied parts, improving their function or appearance. The Levittown company distinguishes itself through individualized engineering support, rapid turnaround, and coating and stripping services shaped around each customer's application requirements. Eclat operates with an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality system.LEVITTOWN, PA