Founded in 1989 by Larry and Cindy Salerno, Tarjac grew from applying airbrushed camouflage finishes to hunting products into a Waterloo-area finishing company serving consumer-product manufacturers. After more than 25 years in business, Tarjac Inc. was purchased by three long-term employees, who now operate Tarjac H2O LLC; its history describes hydrographics as a longstanding specialty and says it has processed more hunting products than any other U.S. applicator.
FDR HydrographicsFDR Hydrographics is a Barnesville small-town business that customizes three-dimensional objects through hydrographics, also known as immersion or water-transfer printing. Franklin Decatur Ryder grew it from a hobby using a home-built tank into a dedicated operation with a computerized hydro tank, developing his technique through extensive practice, expert consultation, and coursework. The company works with customers on one-off designs and has built a gallery of personalized projects ranging from sporting and automotive pieces to household items.BARNESVILLE, PA
Advanced Finishing USAFounded in 1970, family-owned Advanced Finishing USA coats and paints large industrial components at its 80,000-square-foot facility near Erie, Pennsylvania. The company is one of America’s largest independent Decoral licensees, giving it a distinctive specialty in wood-grain finishes that bring a wood appearance to steel and aluminum. Now led by third-generation owner Greg Yahn, Advanced Finishing also supports production with assembly, packaging, storage, and distribution services.FAIRVIEW, PA
Mid-Ohio HydrographicsMid-Ohio Hydrographics provides custom and production-level hydrographic decoration, water transfer printing, specialty coatings, Cerakote application, and UV printing for three-dimensional parts and products. It serves firearms, hunting and outdoor gear, automotive and powersports, archery, medical and industrial components, furniture, and consumer goods, working with substrates including plastic, metal, composite, and other non-porous surfaces.MANSFIELD, OH
TSG Finishing, LLCFounded in 1901, TSG Finishing is a fifth-generation family-owned company that applies specialty chemical and mechanical finishes to woven and nonwoven fabrics. From its Hickory, North Carolina plants, the privately held textile finisher develops custom formulations and operates a distribution center capable of storing more than 50,000 rolls. Its DEFEND® line extends fabric life with high-performance water and stain protection.Devon, PA