In Canton, United Surface Finishing applies industrial hard chrome and electroless nickel coatings that help extend the life of working parts and resist corrosion. Incorporated in 1957 as United Hard Chrome, the company has remained at the same location for more than 60 years and now operates from a 35,000-square-foot facility serving customers across the United States. Its proprietary USF-Excel nickel process and experience with hydraulic-cylinder repair reflect a shop that often helps customers rethink a part or manage more of the project than plating alone.
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U.S. Chrome CorporationFamily-owned since 1940, U.S. Chrome Corporation engineers industrial hard chrome and other precision surface coatings for manufacturers whose parts must resist wear, corrosion, and tight-tolerance demands. Its research and development program has produced proprietary finishes and chromium alternatives, while a national network of five U.S. facilities supports both specialized work and high-volume production. The company serves demanding markets including aerospace and defense, with facilities holding Nadcap and ISO 9001:2015 credentials.DAYTON, OH
Hard Chrome Specialists, IncFamily-owned Hard Chrome Specialists has served customers since 1988 with industrial hard chrome and electroless nickel plating, hydraulic repair, and related metal restoration from its York, Pennsylvania facility. Its in-house capabilities include custom fabrication and repair work, allowing worn hydraulic components and other critical parts to be restored under one roof for customers across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the continental United States. The company operates as an ISO 9001-registered facility and maintains a 14,000-square-foot plant.332812YORK, PA
Hale Performance CoatingsSince 1929, Toledo’s Hale Performance Coatings has restored and protected industrial metal components through precision plating and thermal-spray finishing. The company is especially rooted in hard chrome, while its in-house laboratory has helped develop specialty treatments such as DyClad and DyCote-C for demanding tooling and molding work. Hale remains a family-connected operation, with Gordon S. Deye’s legacy carried forward by later generations and a staff trained to keep its processes evolving.TOLEDO, 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