What types of metal parts finishing do you offer for contract manufacturers?
We offer comprehensive finishing solutions including electroplating (gold, chrome, nickel, bronze), vacuum metallizing, advanced PVD coatings (Titanium Nitride, Zirconium Nitride), UV coating, polishing services, and plasma treatment. Our capabilities extend across metal, plastic, and glass substrates with over 30 different finish options. We specialize in processes that work on engineering-grade plastics like Ultem, Nylon, and LCP, as well as challenging materials like polypropylene and HDPE. Our 200,000+ sq.ft. facility operates 24-5 to handle high-volume production requirements.
Can you match finishes across different materials like metal and plastic?
Yes, finish matching across materials is one of our core competencies. We've developed the industry's most consistent and flexible plating-on-plastic line, enabling us to replicate any finish achievable on metal onto plastic substrates. This capability is critical for contract manufacturers in electronic, medical, plumbing, and hardware industries where components must match aesthetically despite being manufactured from different materials. Our proprietary processes ensure color consistency, surface texture matching, and identical appearance across metal and plastic parts within the same assembly.
What is your typical turnaround time for contract manufacturing finishing projects?
We've built our reputation on fast turnaround—typically half the normal industry lead times from sampling to full production. Our in-house custom tooling design and build capabilities eliminate external dependencies, allowing us to move quickly from prototype finishing to high-volume manufacturing. For standard production runs, our 24-5 operating schedule enables rapid processing of trailer loads daily. We can handle over 20 different jobs simultaneously while processing more than a million parts per week, ensuring your production schedules stay on track without compromising quality.
Do you provide prototype finishing services?
Yes, prototype finishing is a core service. We offer free sampling for most customers and applications, allowing you to evaluate finish quality, adhesion, and appearance before committing to production volumes. Our separate custom tooling division adds capacity and efficiency, enabling amazingly responsive service. We can design, build tooling, and produce finished prototype parts in half the typical lead times—critical for contract manufacturers working under tight product development schedules. Our engineers work closely with you to recommend optimal finishing processes based on your substrate materials and performance requirements.
What quality standards and certifications do you maintain?
We maintain ROHS compliance for all finishing processes and hold approved supplier status with global manufacturers including Estée Lauder, L'Oreal, Avon, and Elizabeth Arden. Our quality systems ensure consistency across millions of parts with rigorous adhesion testing, finish verification, and dimensional inspection. Each batch undergoes multiple quality control checkpoints throughout the finishing process. We've developed proprietary testing protocols that meet the stringent requirements of cosmetic, electronic, medical, and automotive industries—ensuring your finished components meet specifications every time.
Can you handle high-volume production runs?
Absolutely. Our 200,000+ square foot facility is specifically designed for high-volume contract manufacturing. We operate 24-5 with capability to process trailer loads of material every day, run over 20 different jobs simultaneously, and finish more than a million parts per week. Our flexible manufacturing system maintains consistency and quality even at these volumes. Whether you need thousands or millions of parts finished, our capacity, automation, and experienced team ensure we can scale to meet your production demands without sacrificing turnaround times or finish quality.
What industries do you serve with your finishing services?
We serve diverse contract manufacturing sectors including cosmetic and personal care, electronic and medical devices, plumbing and hardware, automotive components, jewelry, lamp and lighting, trophy and novelty, writing instruments, tableware and ornaments, architectural finishing, and liquor and beverage industries. Our 60+ years of experience have built deep expertise across these markets, understanding the specific finish requirements, durability standards, and aesthetic expectations for each. This cross-industry knowledge allows us to recommend optimal finishing solutions regardless of your manufacturing sector.
How do you ensure finish consistency across large production runs?
Consistency is maintained through our advanced process control systems, proprietary finishing formulations, and rigorous quality protocols developed over 60 years. Our electroplating systems far outperform standard processes for quality, consistency, and speed. We use precision monitoring throughout every finishing stage—from pre-treatment and basecoating to metallizing and topcoat application. Our UV coating systems with instantaneous cure eliminate variables associated with thermal curing. Every batch undergoes multiple quality checkpoints with documented results, ensuring that part one million matches part one in appearance, adhesion, and durability.