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ESOP

¸£ÀûÉçÇøÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Company became an ESOP company in January 2016! Congratulations to all the employees of ¸£ÀûÉçÇøÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Company on this new opportunity! ESOP is an Employee Stock Option Plan which employees have the opportunity to grow ownership in the company over time! Best of Luck to APC!

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Electroless Nickel Plating Benefits

There are a number of electroless nickel plating benefits that many companies are not aware of when choosing a metal plating method.

Below are just a few major advantages to electroless nickel plating:
Electroless Nickel Plating Thickness
The unique substance composition enables complete uniformity in electroless nickel plating thickness. Achieving this level of specificity in metal finishing is imperative […]

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Exterior Automotive Chrome Plating Process

Commercial Plating Services Utilizing Nickel Quad Plating System
When it comes to the exterior automotive chrome plating  process make sure the company you choose for your commercial plating services employs a Quad Plating System.

Exterior automotive chrome plating has 2 main requirements: It has to look good and it has to last a long time.

In the exterior […]

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Black Chrome Plating – Suited up for Style

Decorative Chrome – The Bold Beauty of Black Chrome Plating
At ¸£ÀûÉçÇøÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø we offer many shades of chrome, including tonal variations of Onyx, Starlite, Twilite, and more. We have the perfect shade of decorative chrome to meet any customer’s specific plating requirements, including the ultra-stylish black chrome plating!

Honing our process over the past 70 […]

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¸£ÀûÉçÇøÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Goes Above-and-Beyond Environmental Compliance

Metal Plating Company Breaks Down Process Behind Recycling 99% of Waste
At ¸£ÀûÉçÇøÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Company, we recycle more than 99% of the waste generated during the metal plating process. Whether we’re plating on aluminum, zinc die cast, magnesium or other alloys, there are a wide range of chemicals that are required during the process. When […]

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Commercial Anodizing Coming Soon to ¸£ÀûÉçÇøÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø!

Anodizing Service Added to Metal Finishing Offerings
Revered as an industry leader among metal plating companies, ¸£ÀûÉçÇøÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Company is excited to announce that we will be offering commercial anodizing very shortly. This anodizing service enables us to expand our product offering into a whole new area!

Anodizing is an electromechanical process that forms a protective […]

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Zinc Die Cast Plating Benefits

Commercial Plating Company Advises on Considerations to Take when Deciding if the Benefits of Zinc Die Cast Plating is Truly Right for Your Application
Our commercial plating company frequently performs plating on zinc die cast. The alloy’s corrosion resistant and inexpensive properties make it a preferred alloy for many industries.

Zinc die cast plating is commonly […]

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Happy Aluminum Anodizing Anniversary to Us!

PALATINE, Illinois, USA, January 23, 2018 — It was exactly one year ago today that APC proudly announced the opening of our fully automated aluminum anodizing operation.

Today, the General Motors-approved line continues to produce MIL-A-8625 Type II (sulfuric) anodized parts up to 100″ in length with color match options that enable new designs, enhance […]

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¸£ÀûÉçÇøÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Publishes Material Selection Guide

PALATINE, Illinois, USA, November 28, 2017 – ¸£ÀûÉçÇøÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Company has published an online electroplating guide that addresses the 5 most important areas to consider when selecting the right electroplating finish, including:

Environmental Conditions
Appearance
Technical Requirements
Regulations
Industry Type

Whether electroplating motorcycle, automotive or electronic components, determining the right finish for your product/application is […]

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¸£ÀûÉçÇøÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø to Present Anodizing Success at FABTECH 2017

Richard Macary, President of ¸£ÀûÉçÇøÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Company will be presenting, “Automated Aluminum Anodizing for Exterior Automotive Applications,” at FABTECH 2017 to be held at McCormick Place, Chicago.

Session C41: Plating and Anodizing Industry Success Stories
Room: 405A
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

The presentation will review the planning for the new, fully-automated anodizing line, including […]

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