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To top of page AAMRO Corporation

3110 S. 26th Avenue
Broadview, IL 60153
(708) 343-5543
Fax: (708) 343-5547
Web: www.aamroco.com
E-mail: scarey@aamroco.com

Sarah Carey
Dick Carey
Tom Shafar

Abrasive Blasting X
   Glass Beading X
  Grit Blasting X
  Shot Peening X
Burnishing  
  Ball Burnishing X
  Tumbling X
  Vibratory Finish X
Degreasing X
Demagnetizing X
Harperizing X
Painting  
  Powder Coat R

Other: Sales of vibratory, barrel, and abrasive blasting equipment and supplies in addition to the job shop.

To top of page Able Electropolishing Co., Inc.

2001 S. Kilbourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 277-1600
Fax: (773) 277-1655
Web: www.ableelectropolishing.com

Scott Potter
Tom Glass

Degreasing X
Electropolishing X
Passivating X
Stainless Steel   
   Electropolishing On X

To top of page Accent Metal Finishing

9331 W. Byron
Schiller Park, IL 60176
(847) 678-7420
Fax: (847) 678-7450
Web: www.accentmetal.com

Doug Mangino
Duane Careb
Kelly Alyward

Abrasive Blasting R
   Glass Beading R
   Grit Blasting R
Aluminum   
   Anodizing (Color) R
   Anodizing (Hard) R
   Bright Dipping R
Black Finishes   
   Oxide BR
   Zinc Phosphate BR
Bright Acid Dip R
Burnishing   
   Ball Burnishing B
   Tumbling B
   Vibratory Finish B
Chromate Conversion   
   Iridite BR
Cleaning BR
Etching BR
Oxidizing BR
Phosphate Coating BR
   Zinc BR
Pickling BR

Other: Anodizing and hard coat tanks--12' lengths. Cleaning (alkaline): BR.

To top of page Contributing Sponsor:
Accu-Labs, Inc.

4831 S. Whipple
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 523-3100
Fax: (773) 523-4008
Web: www.acculabsinc.com
E-mail: peter_tremmel@yahoo.com

Steven Cornwell
Peter R. Tremmel

Description: Full service proprietary chemical supplier providing products for anodizing, powder coating, electroplating, and chemical coating operations.

To top of page Ace Plating Company

3433 West 48th Place
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 927-2711
Fax: (773) 927-4544

Michael Holewinski
David Flores

Black Finishes   
   Nickel R
Brass Plating R
   Antique (Olde Engl) R
   Bright R
   Satin R
Copper R
   Antique (Stat Bronze) R
Die Castings (Plating On) R
Electrocoatings R
Lacquer R
Nickel R
Painting   
   Air R
   Powder Coat R
Polishing/Buffing R

Other: Electrophoretic deposition coating (R).

To top of page ALBAR-Wilmette Platers

127 Green Bay Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-0187
Fax: (847) 251-0281
Web: www.albarwilmette.com
E-mail: info@albarwilmette.com

Gregory E. Bettenhausen

Abrasive Blasting X
   Glass Beading X
   Grit Blasting X
Brass Plating R
   Antique (Olde Engl) R
   Bright R
   Satin R
Bronze R
Copper R
   Antique (Stat Bronze) R
Die Castings (Plating On) R
Gold R
Iron (Plating On) R
Lacquer X
Nickel R
   Satin R
Oxidizing X
Painting   
   Air X
Polishing/Buffing X
   Mirror Finish X
Salvage Work R
Silver R
Solder X
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On X
Stripping X
Tin   
   Acid Tin R

Other: Midwest's largest antique metal restoration shop. Sterling & silverware repair & refinish. Specialists in refinishing decorative metal items (door hardware, brass beds, light fixtures, etc.). Large selection of antique silverware & hardware for sale.

To top of page All-Brite Anodizing Co., Inc.

100 W. Lake St.
Northlake, IL 60164
(708) 562-0502
Fax: (708) 562-0508

Bryan Bateman
Martin Nieman
Abe Colon

Aluminum   
   Anodizing (Color) R
Chromate Conversion   
   Iridite BR
Etching BR
Passivating BR

Other: Etching on aluminum only. Passivating: small parts.

To top of page Arlington Plating Company

600 S. Vermont Street
P.O. Box 974
Palatine, IL 60078-0974
(847) 359-1490
Fax: (847) 359-1499
Web: www.arlingtonplating.com
E-mail: rmacary@arlingtonplating.com

Richard Macary
Jay R. Ramp

Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum R
Baking BR
Black Finishes   
   Zinc BR
Bright Acid Dip BR
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate BR
   Iridite BR
Chrome (Decorative) R
Copper R
   Acid Copper R
Degreasing R
Die Castings (Plating On) R
Iron (Plating On) BR
Labs (in-house) X
Lacquer BR
Nickel BR
   Nickel Chrome R
   Duplex R
   Electroless BR
   Satin R
   Watts BR
   Woods R
Polishing/Buffing X
   Mirror Finish X
Silver BR
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On R
Stripping BR
Zinc BR
   Acid Chloride BR

Other: Polish and plate multilayer nickel-chrome on aluminum, steel, and zinc die cast. Zinc nickel (B).

To top of page Artistic Plating Company, Inc.

405 W. Cherry Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 271-8138
Fax: (414) 271-5541
Web: www.artisticplating.net

Matthew Lindstedt
John Lindstedt

Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum R
Baking BR
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate BR
Copper BR
Degreasing BR
Gold BR
Labs (in-house) X
Lead BR
Nickel BR
   Electroless BR
   Palladium BR
   Sulfamate BR
   Watts BR
   Woods BR
Painting   
   Electrostatic R
   Powder Coat R
Pickling BR
Plastic   
   Plating On R
Polishing/Buffing X
   Mirror Finish X
Salvage Work X
Silver BR
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On BR
Tin BR
   Acid Tin BR
   Dull Tin BR
   Tin-Lead BR
Waxing X

Other: BBL sizes large, small to tiny. High quality plated finishes--both barrel & rack--including electroless nickel & precious metals. Electrostatic powder coating in colors & clears. Extensive lab services including SPC, X-ray florescence, & salt spray testing.

To top of page Barnes Plating Corporation

1217-19 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 666-4250
Fax: (312) 666-4272

Raymond Penny
Clifford Valvick
Monroe Smith, Jr.

Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum R
Brass Plating R
   Antique (Olde Engl) R
   Bright R
   Satin R
Bronze R
Chrome (Decorative) R
Copper R
   Acid Copper R
   Antique (Stat Bronze) R
Degreasing R
Lacquer R
Nickel R
   Nickel Chrome R
   Satin R
   Watts R
Oxidizing R
Polishing/Buffing R
   Mirror Finish R
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On R

Other: Specializing in finishing and/or refinishing decorative hardware, lamps, displays, etc. Custom & unique finishing including antique bronze, oxidized brass (US 5), and bronze (US 10B/11), etc.

To top of page Berteau Lowell Plating Works, Inc.

2320 Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-3135
Fax: (773) 276-4502

James Elies

Baking BR
Black Finishes   
   Nickel BR
   Oxide BR
   Zinc BR
   Zinc Phosphate BR
Bright Acid Dip BR
Cadmium BR
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate BR
   Iridite BR
Chrome (Decorative) R
Copper BR
Degreasing BR
Nickel BR
   Nickel Chrome R
   Grey BR
   Sulfamate BR
   Watts BR
Passivating BR
Phosphate Coating BR
   Zinc BR
Pickling BR
Polishing/Buffing X
Silver BR
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On R
Stripping BR
Tin BR
   Alkaline Tin BR
   Dull Tin BR
Waxing BR
Zinc BR
   Alkaline Cyanide BR

To top of page Castle Metal Finishing Corp.

4631 N. 25th Avenue
Schiller Park, IL 60176
(847) 678-6041
Fax: (847) 678-6273

Phillip R. Meier
Patrice Calhoun

Baking C
Black Finishes   
   On Castings X
   Zinc B
   Zinc Phosphate B
Bright Acid Dip X
Cadmium BR
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate B
   Iridite X
Chrome (Decorative) R
Cleaning B
Copper BR
Degreasing BR
Die Castings (Plating On) X
Dyes B
Electrocoatings B
Etching X
Heat Treating C
Iron (Plating On) X
Labs (in-house) X
Lacquer B
Lubricating B
Nickel BR
   Nickel Chrome R
   Satin B
   Watts BR
   Woods R
Painting   
   Dip B
   Electrostatic B
Passivating X
Phosphate Coating X
   Manganese X
   Zinc B
Pickling B
Solder BR
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On B
Tin BR
   Acid Tin BR
   Dull Tin BR
   Tin-Lead BR
Waxing B
Zinc B
   Alkaline Cyanide BR

Other: Large zinc 73" x 50" x 24" parts size; 500 lbs/piece. Also: black finishes on copper alloys; bright acid copper & bright tin; solder & tin-lead, 60/40; ROHS, ELV, WEEE compliant finishes per EU directives. ISO 9001 registered company.

To top of page Chem-Plate Industries, Inc.

1800 Touhy Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 640-1600
Fax: (847) 640-1699

Lisa McKinstry
Linda Brewer
James See

Baking C
Black Finishes   
   Zinc B
Dyes B
Heat Treating X
Labs (in-house) X
Lacquer B
Nickel   
   Electroless BR
Waxing B
Zinc B

Other: ISO/TS 16949:2002, ISO 9001, QS 9000. A2LA/F.Q.A. laboratory. Mesh belt & rotary heat treat furnaces; sorting (optical & roll); zinc electroplating, zinc phos; continuous bake oven. GM 7153 (B); Dichromax finishes: ZnY-1000, ZnY-500, ZnCl, ZnBL. Induction hardening; GM 6138-M; various automotive specs; GMW 4205; Delphi DX 55000; chrome free conversion coating; trivalent chrome conversion coating; organic finishing; neutral & temper; case hard; stress relieve.
    Dacromet & Geomet and top coats: Plus L, Plus Black, LTX, ML, Geoblack. Organics: E-Coat, Polyseal, Black & Clear Empigard. Ford S61-A1 (WSF-M21P25-A1), Ford S61-A2 9WSF-M21P25-A2). GM6138 Modified. Hex-free zinc chromate processes: chrome-free finishes: NoKrom-Clear, NoKrom Y-Yellow, NoKrom Black. Hex-free tri-chrome finishes: Trichromax Black, UniCote Y 120, Trichromax 120, Trichromax C Ultra.

To top of page Chromium, Inc.

1930 Roosevelt Avenue
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 554-0530
Fax: (262) 554-1337
Web: www.chromiuminc.com
E-mail: rick@chromiuminc.com

Richard Blasi
Thomas Powers
Sandie Selchen

Abrasive Blasting   
   Glass Beading X
   Grit Blasting X
Baking X
Chrome (Industrial) X
Degreasing X
Demagnetizing X
Die Castings (Plating On) X
Dyes X
Grinding X
Iron (Plating On) X
Lead X
Lubricating X
Mechanical Plating X
Passivating X
Polishing/Buffing X
Salvage Work X
Stripping X
Waxing X

Other: Hard industrial chrome plating; pick-up & delivery available. Vertical max capacity: 9' length, 3' diam; horiz. max capacity: 12' length, 1' diam. polishing: 12' length, 2' diam. 10-ton lifting capacity.

To top of page Contributing Sponosor:
Cornerstone Systems, Inc.

820 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Ste. 156
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(800) 275-4274
Fax: (815) 356-8156
Web: www.ask4csi.com

Marshall Handelsman
Ira Handelsman
Joseph Bisaha

Description: CSI is the developer of VisualShop(TM), a fully integrated Microsoft® Windows® application that covers every aspect of a finishing business. It has been designed to meet the needs of all finishers--large or small, single- or multiple-plant. We now offer the total solution with our Technical Services Division. In addition to VisualShop™, we offer accounting software, hardware, networking, remote administration, and more. One company, one call! Call for your free consultation.

To top of page Craftsman Plating & Tinning Corp.

1250 W. Melrose Street
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 477-1040
Fax: (773) 477-4996
E-mail: bblacklidge@sbcglobal.net

James B. Blacklidge
Brian E. Blacklidge
Ted Kodama

Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum BR
Baking BR
Black Finishes   
   Zinc BR
Cadmium BR
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate BR
   Iridite BR
Copper BR
Hot Solder Dip BR
Nickel BR
   Electroless BR
   Grey BR
   Satin BR
Passivating BR
Solder BR
Tin BR
   Acid Tin BR
   Alkaline Tin BR
   Dull Tin BR
   Hot Dip BR
   Tin-Lead BR
Waxing X
Zinc BR

Other: Brite tin-lead (BR). Reflow of tin, tin-lead (BR) 60/40 and 90/10.

To top of page DeKalb Plating Company, Inc.

221 Grove Street
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-6112
Fax: (815) 756-3927

Bruce R. Miller
Keith N. Miller

Baking BR
Black Finishes   
   Oxide BR
Brass Plating B
Bright Acid Dip B
Burnishing   
   Ball Burnishing X
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate X
   Iridite X
Copper BR
Degreasing BR
Die Castings (Plating On) BR
Passivating BR
Pickling BR
Stripping BR
Waxing BR
Zinc BR
   Alkaline Cyanide X

Other: Many other finishes available through a network of other painters & platers.

To top of page Contributing Sponsor:
DEVECO Corporation

424 Fairview Street
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9797
Fax: (815) 544-5188
Web: www.devecocorp.com
E-mail: DEVECOCORP@aol.com

Dan Stanton
Jim Brown

Description: Manufacturer of brighteners for zinc & zinc alloy plating, electroless nickel baths, chromates, phosphates, black oxides, cleaners, and H.T. salts. Complete technical support and service provided.

To top of page Dyna-Burr Chicago, Inc.

65 E. Lake Street
Northlake, IL 60164
(708) 345-0762
Fax: (708) 345-0778
Web: www.dynaburr.com
E-mail: sales@dynaburr.com

Patrick L. McKenna
Robert J. Bea
Ryan P. McKenna

Burnishing   
   Tumbling B
   Vibratory Finish B
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate B
Degreasing B
Demagnetizing B
Dyes B
Galvanizing   
   Mechanical B
Mechanical Plating B
Pickling B
Stripping B
Teflon B
Tin B
Zinc B

Other: Mechanical tin/zinc; trivalent passivation.

To top of page Electro-Max, Inc.

105 N. Rowell Road
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-4100
Fax: (847) 683-4155
Web: www.electromax-inc.com
E-mail: Kevin@electromax-inc.com

Kevin R. Grant
Del Kosyla
Teri Becker

Degreasing BR
Electropolishing R
Passivating BR
Stainless Steel   
   Electropolishing On R

Other: Vapor degreasing

To top of page Finishing & Plating Service, Inc.

4545 68th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 658-3525
Fax: (262) 658-1184
Web: www.fpswi.com
E-mail: fps@fpswi.com

Tom Laken, Jr.
Bruce Laken
Tom Laken, III

Baking X
Black Finishes   
   Zinc BR
   Zinc Phosphate B
Burnishing   
   Tumbling X
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate BR
Lubricating BR
Passivating B
Phosphate Coating   
   Zinc B
Pickling BR
Tin B
   Acid Tin B
   Dull Tin B
Waxing B
Zinc BR
   Acid Chloride BR

Other: Acid tin (bright/matte). Up to 1000-pound part, down to 0.020 diameter.

To top of page The Finishing Company

2340 N. 17th Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-2626
Fax: (847) 455-2627
Web: www.finishingcompany.com
E-mail: bbutler@finishingcompany.com

J. William Carlson
Bob Butler

Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum R
Brass Plating R
   Bright R
   Satin R
Chrome (Decorative) R
Chrome (Industrial) R
Copper R
   Acid Copper R
Die Castings (Plating On) R
Electrocoatings R
Gold R
Lacquer R
Nickel R
   Nickel Chrome R
   Satin R
Painting   
   Electrostatic R
   Powder Coat R
Phosphate Coating R
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On R

Other: Nickel brass & lacquer (R); dull brass (R); satin chrome (R).

To top of page Gatto Industrial Platers, Inc.

4620 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60644-1430
(773) 287-0100
Fax: (773) 287-6047
Web: www.gattoplaters.com
E-mail: quotes@gattoplaters.com

George V. Gatto
Robert N. Swanson
Andrew Gruda
Juan Arroyo

Baking X
Black Finishes   
   Zinc X
Chromate Conversion   
   Iridite X
Cleaning X
Degreasing X
Etching X
Pickling X
Stripping X
Waxing X
Zinc BR
   Alkaline Cyanide BR

Other: Zinc-nickel (BR). Large capacity 15' tanks. Irridite & etching on aluminum, 12' tanks. Metal cleaning. Pickup & delivery by our fleet.

To top of page Gem Coat, Inc.

6553 N. Olmsted Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 774-2244
Fax: (773) 774-6186

Jay Slaughter
Dave Slaughter

Baking X
Black Finishes   
   Zinc BR
   Zinc Phosphate BR
Cadmium BR
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate BR
   Iridite BR
Copper R
Passivating BR
Phosphate Coating B
   Zinc B
Tin   
   Alkaline Tin R
   Dull Tin R
Waxing B
Zinc BR
   Alkaline Cyanide BR

Other: Chemical film on aluminum; olive drab on zinc or black chromate.

To top of page Grove Plating Company, Inc.

400 Algonquin Road
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 639-7651
Fax: (847) 639-7764
E-mail: zincit@mc.net

Rick Kostner
Bev Kostner
Julio Rivera

Baking B
Black Finishes   
   On Castings B
   Zinc B
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate B
   Iridite B
Zinc B
   Acid Chloride B

To top of page Jensen Plating Works, Inc.

1842 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-7733
Fax: (773) 252-7735
E-mail: jpwi@mac.com

Tom Jensen

Brass Plating X
   Antique (Olde Engl) X
   Bright X
   Satin X
Chrome (Decorative) X
Copper X
Die Castings (Plating On) X
Electrocoatings X
Lacquer X
Nickel X
   Nickel Chrome X
   Satin X
Polishing/Buffing X
   Mirror Finish X

To top of page Contributing Sponsor:
Kraft Chemical Company

1975 N. Hawthorne Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160-1103
(708) 345-5200
Fax: (708) 345-0761
Web: www.kraftchemical.com
E-mail: sales@kraftchemical.com

Betsy Kraft-Liberman
Richard Kraft

Description: Distributor of metals, plating chemicals, and waste treatment systems.

To top of page KVF Company, Inc.

950 Lively Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 437-5100
Fax: (847) 437-5103
Web:
E-mail: sales@kvfcompany.com

Louie Luna
Matthew Harman
Maria Carrasco

Abrasive Blasting X
   Glass Beading X
   Grit Blasting X
   Shot Peening X
Burnishing   
   Ball Burnishing X
   Tumbling X
   Vibratory Finish X
Degreasing X
Demagnetizing X
Grinding X
Harperizing X
Lubricating X

To top of page KVF-Quad Corporation

808 13th Street
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1101
Fax: (309) 755-1121
Web: www.KVFQuad.com
E-mail: Mcrotty@netexpress.net

Michael Crotty
Tim Cain
Darren DeLeon

Abrasive Blasting B
   Glass Beading B
   Grit Blasting B
   Shot Peening B
Burnishing   
   Ball Burnishing B
   Tumbling B
   Vibratory Finish B
Cleaning B
Degreasing B
Harperizing B
Painting   
   Powder Coat R
Salvage Work X
Stripping B

Other: Ultrasonic cleaning.

To top of page McKay’s Plating Company

407 5th Street
Hampton, IL 61256
(309) 755-5276
Fax: (309) 755-4216

Sam McKay
Sean McKay
Scott McKay

Baking X
Black Finishes   
   Zinc BR
Chrome (Industrial) R
Polishing/Buffing X
Salvage Work X
Zinc   
   Acid Chloride R
   Alkaline Cyanide BR

Other: Chloride zinc tanks 10' long

To top of page Metal Arts Finishing, Inc.

1001 W. Lake Street
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-6744
Fax: (630) 892-8243

Steve Mayotte
Mike Mayotte

Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum B
Baking X
Black Finishes   
   Oxide BR
   Zinc BR
Bright Acid Dip B
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate B
   Iridite B
Cleaning BR
Degreasing BR
Die Castings (Plating On) BR
Nickel BR
   Watts BR
Passivating B
Pickling BR
Tin BR
   Acid Tin BR
Waxing B
Zinc BR
   Acid Chloride BR
   Cobalt BR

Other: Zinc (R): 11' long

To top of page Mike’s Anodizing Company

859 N. Spaulding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 722-5778
Fax: (773) 722-1177

Mike Balice
Nick Balice
Michael S. Balice

Aluminum   
   Anodizing (Color) BR
   Anodizing (Hard) R
   Bright Dipping X
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate R
   Iridite BR
Etching BR
Passivating R
Polishing/Buffing X
Teflon X

Other: Large 25' tanks; military specs, architectural specs; ten different anodized colors available; long and short production runs. Hardcoating (R).

To top of page Milwaukee Plating Company

1434 N. 4th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 272-3433
Fax: (414) 272-0179
Web: www.milwaukeeplating.com
E-mail: mpcmail@milwaukeeplating.com

A. H. Mattacotti
Ernest Hooks
Janet Erickson

Baking X
Bright Acid Dip BR
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate R
Chrome (Decorative) R
Copper R
   Acid Copper R
Degreasing B
Die Castings (Plating On) R
Etching R
Nickel R
   Nickel Chrome R
   Satin R
Passivating R
Polishing/Buffing X
Silver R
Tin R
   Acid Tin R
Zinc R
   Acid Chloride R

Other: Cyanide copper (R).

To top of page Morgan Ohare, Inc.

701-735 Factory Road
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 543-6780
Fax: (630) 543-6792
Web: www.morganohare.com
E-mail: rgiomi@morganohare.com

Bob Giomi
Mike Koch
Jim Horak

Baking X
Black Finishes   
   Zinc X
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate X
Dyes X
Heat Treating X
Labs (in-house) X
Stripping X
Waxing X
Zinc X
   Acid Chloride B

Other: ISO 9000-2000, ISO 14001 (EMS) registered. A2LA accredited labs. ZinKlad approved applicator for Ford S437. GMW3044 process approval is pending. Automotive approval for case (carbonitriding) and neutral hardening and zinc electroplating of hardened fasteners. Proprietary coatings include ClearCote 416, which provides 96 to white and 500 to red with a clear finish. XSS Yellow provides 350 to white and 1,000+ hours to red.

To top of page Nobert Plating Company

340 N. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607-1015
(312) 421-4040
Fax: (312) 421-0925

Rob Sickles
Pete Smith
Todd Smith

Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum BR
Baking X
Copper BR
   Acid Copper BR
Iron (Plating On) R
Nickel BR
   Electroless BR
   Sulfamate BR
Passivating BR
Silver BR
Solder BR
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On BR
Tin BR
   Acid Tin BR
   Dull Tin BR
   Tin-Lead BR

Other: ISO 9001:2000 certified. Tin plating on aluminum and copper bus bar to 12' lengths.

To top of page Perfection Plating, Inc.

775 Morse Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 593-6506
Fax: (847) 593-5239
Web: www.perfectionplate.com
E-mail: LDelMonte@perfectionplate.com

Louis J. Del Monte
Robert S. Zitella

Bright Acid Dip BR
Continuous Coil C
Copper BRC
Gold BRC
Nickel BRC
   Electroless BR
   Palladium BRC
   Sulfamate BRC
   Watts BRC
   Woods BRC
Silver BRC
Solder BRC
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On BRC
Stripping BRC
Tin BRC
   Acid Tin BRC
   Dull Tin BRC
   Tin-Lead BRC

Other: Precious metals & associated finishes required for the electronic industry. Precious metal plating--gold and silver as well as copper, nickel, and tin on both selective and rack/barrel. Continuous coil: selective gold, tin; overall nickel, tin, gold, silver. Palladium & palladium/nickel alloy plating on continuous & rack/barrel. Nickel, woods & electroless; and tin lead-free process.

To top of page Precision Plating Company, Inc.

4123 W. Peterson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 583-3333
Fax: (773) 685-7777
Web: www.ppc1904.com
E-mail: sales@ppc1904.com

Mike Soper
Gary Belmonti
Jeff Belmonti

Abrasive Blasting   
   Glass Beading X
Albaloy BR
Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum BR
Baking BR
Bright Acid Dip B
Burnishing   
   Vibratory Finish B
Continuous Coil C
Copper BRC
   Acid Copper BRC
Die Castings (Plating On) BR
Electropolishing C
Gold BRC
Nickel   
   Electroless BR
   Palladium BRC
   Sulfamate BRC
   Watts BRC
   Woods BRC
Passivating BR
Plastic   
   Plating On R
Silver BR
Solder BRC
Stainless Steel   
   Electropolishing On C
   Plating On BRC
Stripping BRC
Tin BRC
   Acid Tin BRC
   Dull Tin BRC
   Tin-Lead BRC
   Tin-Nickel RC

Other: Continuous coil: spot plating, stripe, control depth, select, belt, palladium. Lead-free tin (BRC), palladium cobalt, soft gold.

To top of page Reliable Plating Corporation

1538 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607-1417
(312) 421-4747
Fax: (312) 421-4599
Web: www.reliableplating.com
E-mail: reliable@forward.net

James R. Greenwell
Coulter Greenwell
Juan Ruiz

Abrasive Blasting X
   Glass Beading X
   Grit Blasting X
Albaloy BR
Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum BR
Baking X
Black Finishes   
   On Castings X
   Chrome R
   Nickel BR
Bright Acid Dip BR
Cadmium BR
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate BR
   Iridite BR
Chrome (Decorative) R
Copper BR
   Acid Copper BR
Degreasing X
Die Castings (Plating On) BR
Etching X
Gold BR
Iron (Plating On) X
Labs (in-house) X
Nickel BR
   Nickel Chrome R
   Electroless BR
   Satin R
   Sulfamate BR
   Watts BR
   Woods BR
Passivating BR
Pickling X
Silver BR
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On BR
Stripping X
Teflon BR
Tin BR
   Acid Tin BR
   Alkaline Tin BR
   Dull Tin BR
   Tin-Lead BR
   Tin-Nickel R

Other: Tin-zinc (BR); 10' tanks--cadmium. Also, olive drab and black on cadmium (BR); diffused nickel cadmium. Copper for heat treat stop-off. Broad range of plated finishes on most base metals. Specification plating, extensive quality control.

To top of page Contributing Sponsor:
Scientific Control Laboratories, Inc.

3158 S. Kolin Avenue
Chicago, IL 60623-4889
(773) 254-2406
Fax: (773) 254-6661
Web: www.sclweb.com
E-mail: joeliezak@sclweb.com

Frank Altmayer
Joelie Zak
Kevin Wasag
Jeff Zak

Description: Analytical testing and consulting services to the metal finishing industry. Also produce customized training programs.

To top of page Selective Plating, Inc.

240 S. Lombard Road
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 543-1380
Fax: (630) 543-1392
Web: www.selectiveplatinginc.com
E-mail: info@selectiveplatinginc.com

Judy Dafnis
Roy Dodge
Walt Kozlowski

Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum C
Cleaning C
Continuous Coil C
Copper C
   Acid Copper C
Labs (in-house) X
Nickel C
   Sulfamate C
   Woods C
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On C
Tin C
   Acid Tin C
   Dull Tin C
   Tin-Lead C

Other: ISO 9001: 2000 certified. Continuous coil: tin, tin/lead, nickel electroplate.

To top of page Contributing Sponsor:
Serfilco, Ltd.

2900 MacArthur Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062-2005
(800) 323-5431
Fax: (847) 559-1995
Web: www.serfilco.com
E-mail: sales@serfilco.com

Louise Corbeil
Charles Schultz
Charles Remied

Description: Filtration & pumping systems for the metal finishing industry. Also liquid agitation systems and ancillary equipment such as heaters, pH & ORP meters, metering pumps, etc.

To top of page Contributing Sponsor:
SET Environmental, Inc.

450 Sumac Road
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 537-9221
Fax: (847) 537-9265
Web: www.setenv.com
E-mail: dcozzi@setenv.com

David M. Cozzi
Joe Martynowicz
Dave Devries

Description: Gas cylinder services, disposal, recycling; unknown gas cylinder identification; remote opening bad valve gas cylinders. Forensic lab analysis; bioagent identification; industrial decontamination. Soil vapor extraction systems. Excavation. High hazard remediation & product transfers; plant closures/decommissioning. Lab packs/drum surveys; vacuum trucks/tankers. Nationwide transportation, 24-hour emergency response.

To top of page Sno-Belt Industries

1013 E. Kimball
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0116
Fax: (815) 338-5102
E-mail: snobelt@sbcglobal.net

Wayne Markham

Degreasing X
Passivating X

Other: Deburring; vapor degreasing.

To top of page Somerville Plating Company

1305 N. 31st Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-5100
Fax: (708) 345-5102
Web: www.somervilleplating.com

Randy Hauslein
Lori Cushion

Abrasive Blasting   
   Glass Beading X
   Grit Blasting X
Baking X
Burnishing   
   Vibratory Finish X
Chrome (Industrial) R
Degreasing X
Passivating X
Pickling X
Polishing/Buffing X
Salvage Work X

Other: Aircraft-quality precision. Dimensional hard chrome plating.

To top of page Sterling Plating, Inc.

4629 N. Ronald Street
Harwood Heights, IL 60706-4779
(708) 867-6587
Fax: (708) 867-0213
Web: www.sterlingplating.com
E-mail: MHD@sterlingplating.com

Michael H. DeGrenier
Bob Green

Baking B
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate B
Copper B
Die Castings (Plating On) BR
Gold BR
Nickel B
   Electroless BR
   Sulfamate B
   Woods B
Passivating BR
Silver BR
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On B
Tin BR
   Acid Tin BR
   Dull Tin BR
Zinc B
   Alkaline Non-Cyanide B

To top of page S. W. D., Inc.

910 S. Stiles Drive
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 543-3003
Fax: (630) 543-3028
Web: www.swdinc.com
E-mail: rick@swdinc.com

Richard (Dick) Delawder
Rick Delawder
Tim Delawder

Baking BR
Black Finishes   
   On Castings BR
   Oxide BR
   Zinc Phosphate B
Bright Acid Dip B
Burnishing   
   Tumbling B
Degreasing B
Demagnetizing X
Etching B
Iron (Plating On) BR
Labs (in-house) X
Lacquer X
Lubricating X
Oxidizing B
Painting   
   Dip B
Passivating B
Phosphate Coating X
   Zinc BR
Pickling BR
Polyseal Coating X
Salvage Work BR
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On BR
Stripping BR
Teflon BR
Waxing B

Other: Dip spin painting on black finishes; copper stripping. Bright dip on aluminum, brass, stat bronze, copper. Calcium modified phosphate coating. Polyseal. Black oxide on steel, stainless steel, iron, brass & copper. Specialize in fastener services and fastener sorting & assembly. Hexavalent-free finishes. ISO 9002, QS 9000, ISO 14001. A2LA certified labs.

To top of page Three J’s Industries, Inc.

701 Landmeier Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 640-6080
Fax: (847) 640-6081
Web: www.threejsplating.com
E-mail: sales@threejsplating.com

Joanne R. Marozza
Judy M. Garnmeister
Jennifer A. Herz

Baking X
Black Finishes   
   Zinc BR
Bright Acid Dip X
Bronze BR
Cadmium B
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate BR
   Iridite BR
Cleaning X
Dyes X
Electrocoatings X
Iron (Plating On) BR
Labs (in-house) X
Lacquer X
Passivating X
Pickling X
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On BR
Stripping X
Waxing X
Zinc B
   Alkaline Non-Cyanide BR

Other: Post finishes that provide extensive salt spray protection. Other black finishes: chromate, trivalent chromate, no-chrome chromate, cadmium, seals. Other chromate conversion: trivalent clear, yellow, black, olive drab, and no-chrome black. Specification plating & certifications provided; X-ray analysis available. ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

To top of page TWR Service Corporation

940 Lunt Avenue
Schaumburg, IL 60193-4417
(847) 923-0692
Fax: (847) 923-0977
Web: www.TWRservice.com
E-mail: Del@TWRservice.com

Del Linderman

Abrasive Blasting   
   Glass Beading R
Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum BR
Baking R
Bright Acid Dip X
Chromate Conversion   
   Iridite BR
Cleaning X
Copper R
   Acid Copper R
Degreasing BR
Gold BR
Nickel X
   Electroless BR
   Woods BR
Passivating R
Pickling BR
Silver BR
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On BR
Stripping X

Other: Electroless nickel: phosphorus, teflon, and silicon carbide.

To top of page Ultra Plating Corporation

345 S. Pearl Street
P.O. Box 2423
Green Bay, WI 54306
(920) 437-9108
(800) 368-5872
Fax: (920) 437-1992

Dean Eslien
Gary Jensenq Dean Eslien, Jr.
Scott Eslien

Abrasive Blasting X
   Glass Beading X
   Grit Blasting X
   Shot Peening X
Aluminum   
   Plating on Aluminum X
Baking X
Black Finishes   
   Nickel X
Cadmium X
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate X
   Iridite X
Chrome (Industrial) X
Degreasing X
Heat Treating X
Impregnating X
Iron (Plating On) X
Lubricating X
Nickel X
   Nickel Chrome X
   Duplex X
   Electroless X
   Satin X
   Watts X
   Woods X
Pickling X
Polishing/Buffing X
   Mirror Finish X
Salvage Work X
Stripping X

Other: Hard chrome to 72" dia.--360" length--20 tons in weight. Mirror polish on cylinders. Controlled matte finishing of cylinders. LRC--dry film lubricant. Polymer impregnation.

To top of page United Metal Finishers, Inc.

4600 W. Palmer Street
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 489-7200
Fax: (773) 489-7203
E-mail: AlKonUMFI@msn.com

Stephen J. Kononiuk
Al Kononiuk
Mike Woods
Ryan Porzel

Baking X
Black Finishes   
   Zinc R
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate R
Zinc R
   Alkaline Cyanide R

Other: Trivalent black and chromate conversion. Zinc: trivalent clear and black. GM 3044 approved; Takata approved. High-volume jobs. ISO 9000 2000 / TS 16949 2002.

To top of page Contributing Sponsor:
Viking Chemical

1827 18th Avenue
P.O. Box 1595
Rockford, IL 61110
(815) 397-0500
Fax: (815) 397-8865
E-mail: email@vikingchemical.com

Bill Whitcher
John Whitcher
Dave Way
Barb Emanuel

Description: Acids, alkalis, organic & inorganic chemicals, solvents, lubes, water & waste water chemistry and service.

To top of page Contributing Sponsor:
Vulcanium Corporation

3045 Commercial Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-3111
Fax: (847) 412-0817
Web: www.vulcanium.com
E-mail: rpiacenza@vulcanium.com

Richard Piacenza
Richard Leopold

Description: Metal fabrication of application engineered solutions.

To top of page West Town Plating, Inc.

5243 W. 25th Place
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-1600
Fax: (708) 652-0564

Keith J. Glab
Russell P. Glab

Chrome (Decorative) B
Chrome (Industrial) B
Copper B
Nickel B
   Satin B
   Watts B
   Woods B
Pickling B
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On B

To top of page Wisconsin Plating Works of Racine, Inc.

(P.O. Box 1813, Racine WI 53401-1813)
931 Carroll Street
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 631-6120
Fax: (262) 631-6125
Web: www.wisplate.com
E-mail: bob@wisplate.com

Robert J. Toeppe
Jeffrey J. Toeppe

Abrasive Blasting   
   Glass Beading X
   Grit Blasting X
Baking X
Black Finishes   
   On Castings BR
   Oxide BR
   Zinc BR
   Zinc Phosphate BR
Bright Acid Dip BR
Burnishing   
   Ball Burnishing X
   Tumbling X
   Vibratory Finish X
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate BR
   Iridite BR
Chrome (Decorative) R
Copper BR
Degreasing X
Die Castings (Plating On) BR
Labs (in-house) X
Nickel BR
   Nickel Chrome R
   Watts R
Passivating B
Pickling BR
Tin R
   Acid Tin R
   Alkaline Tin R
   Dull Tin R
Zinc BR
   Acid Chloride BR
   Alkaline Non-Cyanide BR
   Cobalt BR

Other: Automatic zinc/cobalt for large parts (12' x 4' x 1'); automatic copper/nickel/chrome for large parts (12'x5'x18"). Zinc/nickel (BR). Black oxide finishes (BR). Ultraseal (BR). Also, trivalent chromates: clear, yellow, and black.