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To top of page AAMRO Corporation

3110 S. 26th Avenue
Broadview, IL 60155
(708) 343-5543
Fax: (708) 343-5547
Web: www.aamroco.com
E-mail: scarey@aamroco.com

Sarah Carey
Dick Carey
John Carey
Tom Shafar

Abrasive Blasting X
   Glass Beading X
  Grit Blasting X
  Shot Peening X
Burnishing (Deburring)  
  Ball Burnishing X
  Tumbling X
  Vibratory Finish X
Degreasing X
Demagnetizing X
Harperizing X

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

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
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 Contributing Sponsor:
Acid Products Company, Inc.

600 W. 41st Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-5222
Fax: (773) 254-8295
Web: www.acidproducts.net
E-mail: ray.horton@acidproducts.net

Ray Horton
Jann Fisher
Mike Fisher

Description: An LTL distributor of commodity chemicals, both liquid and dry. Chemical blender and repackaging of various proprietary products including acids, alkalis, solvents, and cleaning products.

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
  Nickel B

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

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 Contributing Sponsor:
Assurance Agency

1750 E. Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 463-7892
Fax: (847) 440-9127
Web: www.assuranceagency.com

Tony Chimino
Don Klaras
Jackie Gould

Description: Full service insurance broker and risk management company.

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 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
(815) 356-8110
Fax: (815) 356-8156
Web: www.ask4csi.com

Kevin Pludeman
Kevin Adler

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
Web: www.craftsmanplating.com
E-mail: brian@craftsmanplating.com

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
Zinc BR

Other: Brite tin-lead (BR). Reflow of tin, tin-lead (BR) 60/40 and 90/10. Bismuth tin. Chromate conversions: trivalent clear & trivalent yellow.

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

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
Teri Becker

Degreasing BR
Electropolishing R
Passivating BR
Stainless Steel   
   Electropolishing On R

Other: Vapor degreasing

To top of page Contributing Sponosor:
Enthone, Inc.

9809 Industrial Drive
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(203) 934-8611
Fax: (203) 932-5061
Web: www.enthone.com
E-mail: dgasparovich@cooksonelectronics.com

Dave Gasparovich
Frank Jones

Description: Global leader of functional coatings for wear and corrosion resistance; decorative coatings and microelectronics materials, including pre- and post-treatment processes. Product performance, OEM approvals, dedicated technical service, and six Sigma methodologies provide differentiating value.

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
  Cobalt BR

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

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 for rack Zinc. Irridite on aluminum 11' tanks. All ROHS compliant chromates. ISO 9001-2000. High-volume capabilities.

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
Web: www.groveplating.com
E-mail: rick@groveplating.com

Rick Kostner
Bev Kostner

Baking X
Black Finishes   
   On Castings BR
   Zinc BR
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate BR
   Iridite BR
Die Castings (Plating On) BR
Dyes B
Iron (Plating On) B
Lacquer B
Stainless Steel  
  Plating On BR
Stripping B
Waxing B
Zinc BR
   Acid Chloride BR
  Iron B

Other: Specialize in handling specialty and delicate parts in large or small quantities. Many post-finish options and organic finishes that provide high salt spray protection. Other Black Finishes: chromate, trivalent chromate. Other Chromate Conversion: trivalent clear, yellow, and olive drab. Other Zinc: alkaline zinc iron (B). Specification plating & certifications available; X-ray analysis available. ISO 9001-2000 since 2004.

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 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 Contributing Sponsor:
Lockton Companies, LLC

525 W. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 669-6761
Fax: (312) 681-6761
Web: www.lockton.com/
E-mail: Ryan.McKenna@Lockton.com

Ryan McKenna

Description: Provides business insurance, employee benefits and risk management.

To top of page Contributing Sponsor:
Market Financial Group

460 Briargate Dr., Ste. 100A
South Elgin, IL 60177
(815) 526-4111
Fax: (815) 276-0527
E-mail: aparato@marketfinancialgrp.com

Tony Parato
Richard Waters
Ken Riemen
Frank Barbella

Description: Insurance broker/agency for property & casualty, emplyee benefits.

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 Morgan Ohare, Inc.

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

Bob Giomi
Joan Sosinski
Mike Koch

Baking C
Black Finishes   
   Zinc B
Chromate Conversion B
   Clear B
  Yellow B
  Olive Drab B
Dyes  
  Yellow BR
  Red B
  Green B
  Blue B
Heat Treating C
  Case Hardening  
  Neutral Hardening  
Labs (in-house) X
Stripping X
Waxing B
Zinc BR
   Acid Chloride B
  Alkaline Non-Cyanide R

Other: ISO 9001-2000 registered & A2LA accredited labs. Metallurgist on staff. Ford S437—ZinKlad 96 & 250 approved. GMW3044 approved / JS500 Applicator. Delphi DX5512000 approved. Chrysler PS Plating approved. ClearCote 416 process. RoHS compliant plating lines with trivalent black or clear—120 to white. Trivalent red/green/blue dyes. Heat treating—continuous belt & rotary. Processing for fasteners/springs/stampings. High capacity—24-hour production.

To top of page Nobert Plating Company

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

Rob Sickles
Pete 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

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; wide-width coil stock plating all finishes; reflow tin. 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

Gary Belmonti
Vincent Azzano
Anthony Bustamante

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
Silver BRC
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: continuous selective silver; 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
Cadmium BR
Chromate Conversion   
   Dichromate BR
   Iridite BR
Chrome (Decorative) R
Copper BR
   Acid Copper BR
Die Castings (Plating On) BR
Gold BR
Iron (Plating On) X
Labs (in-house) X
Nickel BR
   Nickel Chrome R
  Duplex R
   Electroless BR
   Satin R
   Sulfamate BR
   Watts BR
   Woods BR
Passivating BR
Silver BR
Stainless Steel   
   Plating On BR
Stripping X
Teflon BR
Tin BR
   Acid Tin BR
   Dull Tin BR

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 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 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 South Holland Metal Finishing Company, Inc.

26100 S. Whiting Way
Monee, IL 60449
(708) 235-0842
Fax: (708) 235-0840
Web: www.shmf.com
E-mail: pjackon@shmf.com

Paul Jackson
Debbie Jackson
Jim Meagher

Baking X
Black Finishes  
   Zinc X
  Zinc Phosphate X
Cadmium X
Chromate Conversion  
  Dichromate X
  Iridite X
Cleaning X
Dyes X
Electrocoatings X
Empigard X
Heat Treating X
Iron (Plating On) X
Lubricating X
Passivating X
Phosphate Coating X
  Zinc X
Pickling X
Polyseal Coating X
Zinc X
  Acid Chloride X
  Cobalt X
  Nickel X

Other: Dura-Zinc-1000, Dura-Cad-1000, JS-500, ZinKlad.

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
Burnishing   
   Tumbling B
Degreasing B
Demagnetizing X
Die Castings (Plating On) B
Etching B
Iron (Plating On) BR
Labs (in-house) X
Lacquer X
Lubricating X
Oxidizing B
Painting   
   Dip B
Passivating B
Phosphate Coating X
  Manganese BR
   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. 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 9001, ISO 14001. A2LA certified labs to ISO 17205.

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.threejplating.com
E-mail: sales@threejplating.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 BR
   Alkaline Non-Cyanide BR
  Iron 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. Also, zinc iron plating. Specification plating & certifications provided; X-ray analysis available. ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 9001:2004 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 Unitech Industries, Inc.

1461 Elmhurst Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 357-8800
Fax: (847) 357-8804
Web: www.unitechindustriesinc.com
E-mail: info@unitechindustriesinc.com

Atamjit Singh
Sher Singh

Abrasive Blasting X
  Glass Beading X
Aluminum  
  Plating on Aluminum BR
Baking X
Bright Acid Dip X
Copper BR
Degreasing X
Etching X
Gold BR
Labs (in-house) X
Nickel  
  Electroless BR
  Palladium BR
  Satin BR
  Sulfamate BR
  Woods BR
Rhodium R
Silver BR
Tin BR
   Dull Tin BR

Other: Bright/dull nickel; bright/dull tin; immersion gold/silver/tin; masking; multiple selective plating; brush plating. An ISO 9001:2008 registered corporation.

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 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

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
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. Black oxide finishes (BR). Ultraseal (BR). Also, trivalent passivates; trivalent chromates: clear, yellow, and black.