Family owned and operated since 1952, Plating Technology has provided comprehensive metal finishing to many different industries including transportation, construction, heavy duty equipment manufacturing, material handling, hydraulic, government agencies and more.
Our facilities in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio provide a wide range of alloy finishes including Tin Zinc, Zinc Nickel, Zinc Iron and organic coatings. We have distinguished ourselves from our competitors by taking a highly innovative approach to provide quality finishes, outstanding customer service and cutting-edge technology to support our clients' requirements.
Across numerous high-performance industries, Calico Coatings is applying coatings that can withstand extreme pressure, reduce friction and wear and save fuel. Calico's arsenal of coatings include PECVD, DLC, PVD, TiN, ceramic, Teflon®, thermal, non-stick dry film lubricants and more.
In 1997, Calico Coatings was founded by racers, for racers. Tracy Trotter, owner and a racer himself, set out to develop the industry's most technologically advanced coatings — with the ability to withstand the extreme conditions of high speed and engine wear. Calico quickly gained a reputation as the leader in the coatings industry by working with race teams and engine builders to solve issues of friction, wear, heat and corrosion.
After 10 years in the coatings business, Calico expanded their operation by adding a laboratory dedicated to the research and development of new coatings including their Diamond-like and other hard coatings. By the end of 2012, Calico combined their operation into what is now their headquarters — a state-of-the art, 20,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and research facility in North Carolina.
Today, their coating knowledge and expertise is in demand across numerous industries including the U.S. Military, aerospace, molds and dies, diesel engine and others. In these industries where performance is everything, Calico's coatings provide the needed edge for outstanding results. Whatever performance challenges you face, Calico may be the solution.
Advanced Plating Inc specializes in a broad range of surface finish technologies and electroplating services as well as turnkey plated components with finishing options including chrome, black chrome, nickel, copper, gold, brass, and more. Advanced Plating serves diverse industry categories including boutique architectural fixtures, music instrument components, auto restoration parts, and aftermarket automotive components.
Let us know how we can help you create an attractive, high quality component for your customer.