Founded by Richard McCarthy in Youngstown in 1963, Youngstown Hard Chrome is still guided by the McCarthy family’s third generation. The company has grown from a 4,800-square-foot start to a 35,000-square-foot plant known for handling demanding industrial work, with most of its business now coming from outside the steel industry.
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Jersey Chrome Plating CompanySince 1949, Pittsburgh’s Jersey Chrome Plating Company has specialized in industrial hard chrome plating and precision grinding for metal components—not decorative work for cars or household goods. Still owned by the Jersey family and led by veteran and Marine officer Alan Jersey, the company combines a closely held plating tradition with in-house machining, grinding and finishing. Its work includes demanding nuclear and defense specifications, and the company maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification.PITTSBURGH, PA
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
ACME Surface Dynamics, IncFounded as ACME Hard Chrome in Alliance, Ohio, in 1953, ACME Surface Dynamics provides industrial metal-finishing services, with hard chrome plating as its long-standing specialty. Its expanded facility handles components up to 36 inches in diameter and 30 feet long, while detailed job tracking and a mirrored ISO 9000 quality management system support traceable, assembly-ready work for industrial and commercial customers.ALLIANCE, OH
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