Established in 1987 to serve the plating industry, family-owned Republic Anode Fabricators has grown into a full-service design, engineering and fabrication supplier. From its 26,000-square-foot manufacturing space, the Valley City company specializes in electrodes for demanding caustic environments while also producing custom metalwork for industrial, architectural and public-art projects. Its work includes architectural installations for Cleveland’s museums and visitors center.
Smith Electrochemical CompanyFounded in Cincinnati in 1948 by Harold F. Smith, Smith Electrochemical Company provides metal plating and anodizing services for industrial parts. Still family-owned and operated in its third generation, the company grew from a 900-square-foot plating shop to a 25,000-square-foot facility and built lasting experience serving military and aerospace work, including silver-plated jet engine parts for General Electric. Its capabilities also support medical applications and other precision components.CINCINNATI, OH
The Plate All Metal CompanySince 1947, The Plate All Metal Company has been an Akron plating shop serving manufacturers in the automotive, construction, military and general industrial markets. Its 27,000-amp facility and in-house anode-fabrication shop support dependable industrial finishing, including electroless nickel and hard chrome, for both large companies and small machine shops.AKRON, OH
Crescent Designed MetalsFounded in Philadelphia in 1990 by Albert and Joseph Milani, Crescent Designed Metals creates custom architectural metalwork for prominent commercial and institutional buildings. Now operated by the Milani family’s second generation, the company combines design, engineering, project management and fabrication to produce both historic reproductions and new architectural designs. Its portfolio includes award-winning work at the National Gallery of Art and Capital One World Headquarters, along with projects for the U.S. Senate Chamber Gallery and other major civic, cultural and commercial spaces.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Budde Sheet Metal Works, IncFounded in Ohio in 1922, family-owned Budde Sheet Metal Works fabricates precision custom sheet-metal parts from early design and prototyping through production and installation. The Dayton company is particularly comfortable with complex geometries and demanding specifications, and it also brings that fabrication expertise to one-of-a-kind public art, including 30-foot steel spires for the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial.DAYTON, OH