What Anodizing Specialists does

Anodizing Specialists Inc. (ASI) is a privately held, second-generation metal finishing services company founded in 1977 and headquartered at 7547 Tyler Blvd in Mentor, Ohio. The firm provides aluminum anodizing (Type II standard and Type III hardcoat), chromate conversion coatings, stainless steel passivation, blasting, precision masking, and vibratory deburring to manufacturers across military/defense, aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and retail end markets. Its competitive pitch rests on a custom-designed, networked process control system for consistent quality, a broad tank-size range accommodating parts up to 108 inches and 100 lbs, and an unusually deep portfolio of MIL-SPEC and AMS certifications that qualify the shop for defense and aerospace work.

The company operates as a B2B job shop using a quote-based, per-part pricing model: Type III hardcoat anodizing is generally priced 2-3x Type II due to higher energy requirements for the cooled sulfuric acid bath process (34-36°F). GTM is sales-led via direct outreach, RFQ intake, and referrals, with emphasis on rapid quote turnaround; the website is the primary digital presence and there is no evidence of paid marketing, channel partnerships, or ecommerce. Customer engagement is direct from the single Mentor facility, with active reach across Northeast Ohio and numerous other US states. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue figures are not available.

Ownership is founder-family controlled: Shirley Pecjak is the founder/owner and David Pecjak serves as President & CEO. The firm is independently operated with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, subsidiaries, M&A, or funding rounds, and no management team beyond the principals is publicly identified. Its defensibility derives from proprietary process control, decades of craft expertise, extensive regulatory certifications, and capital-intensive tank infrastructure.

Name

Anodizing Specialists

Legal name

Anodizing Specialists Inc.

Website

https://anodizingspecialists.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anodizing Specialists Inc. is a second-generation, Mentor, Ohio-based metal finishing job shop founded in 1977 that provides Type II and Type III anodizing, chromate conversion, passivation, blasting, and masking to military, aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and retail manufacturers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Finishing Services

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Electroplating & Metal Finishing (Anodizing/Galvanizing/Passivation) (IMAIAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

Keywords

• Aluminum anodizing services
• Metal finishing services
• Hardcoat anodizing
• Chromate conversion coating
• Stainless steel passivation

Headquarters

HQ city

Mentor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Metal Finishing Services: The company generates revenue through providing anodizing, chromate conversion, passivation, and related metal finishing services on a per-job or per-part basis. Services include Type II anodizing (standard), Type III hardcoat anodizing, chromate conversion, stainless steel passivation, blasting, masking, and vibratory deburring. Pricing varies by process type (Type III costs 2-3x more than Type II) and part specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Anodizing Specialists operates a metal finishing service facility in Mentor, Ohio providing Type II and Type III anodizing of aluminum, chromate conversion coatings, stainless steel passivation, blasting, precision masking, and vibratory deburring. The company processes customer-supplied parts on a per-job basis under MIL-SPEC and AMS-spec quality controls, using a custom networked process control system to deliver consistent, verifiable coatings.

Product overview

Anodizing Specialists is a metal finishing service provider offering two primary anodizing products: Type II Traditional Anodize (standard sulfuric acid anodizing available in Black, Blue, Gold, Gray, Olive Drab, Red, and Green colors) and Type III Hardcoat Anodize (thicker, denser coating for extreme wear and corrosive environments, available in Natural/Clear and Black). These core products are supported by secondary processes including Chromate Conversion (chemical film for corrosion resistance and paint adhesion), Passivation of Stainless Steel (removes free iron to enhance corrosion resistance), Blasting (pre-treatment and texture), Masking (precision masking/plugging for tolerance and aesthetic control), and Vibratory Deburring (removes burrs from delicate parts). The company serves industries including military, automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Type II Anodize Standard sulfuric acid bath anodizing of aluminum producing a .0001-.0005 inch oxide coating integrated with the substrate; available in clear/natural and dyed colors (Black, Blue, Gold, Gray, Olive Drab, Red, Green). Delivers improved wear resistance, corrosion protection, surface lubricity, heat dissipation, and dielectric strength (withstands 800 volts per 0.001 inch), and is compliant with Mil-A-8625 Type II Class 1 & 2, AMS 2471, AMS 2472, RoHS, and ELV. Targeted at manufacturers in military, aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and retail sectors needing MIL-SPEC or commercial anodizing.
• Type III Hardcoat Anodize Thicker, denser sulfuric acid anodizing performed at 34-36°F to produce .0005-.0025 inch aluminum oxide coatings reaching approximately 65 Rockwell C hardness. Available in Clear (Natural) or Black, with enhanced wear resistance, dielectric strength, and corrosion protection versus Type II. Compliant with Mil-A-8625 Type III Class 1 & 2, AMS 2468, and AMS 2469, and generally priced 2-3x higher than Type II due to greater energy requirements. Geared to military and aerospace customers with extreme-environment aluminum parts.
• Chromate Conversion Thin, electrically conductive chemical film (Alodine/Irridite) applied to aluminum, ranging in color from iridescent pink to brown, providing corrosion resistance and a base coating for improved paint adhesion. Compliant with Mil-DTL-5541 Type 1 Class 1a & 3, Mil-DTL-5541 Type 2 Class 1a & 3, Mil Std-171, AMS 2473, Mil-C-81706, and Mil S 5002. Used by military, aerospace, and industrial manufacturers needing conductive corrosion protection.
• Passivation of Stainless Steel Chemical passivation of stainless steel that removes free iron from the surface and forms a thin chromic oxide layer for enhanced corrosion resistance, performed in a 12"x12"x12" tank with up to 50 lb load. Compliant with AMS 2700, ASTM A967, QQ-P-35, ASTM A380, and ASTM B580. Targeted at manufacturers needing spec-compliant stainless steel finishing.
• Blasting Abrasive blasting service that strips, cleans, and etches parts in a single step to prepare surfaces for subsequent finishing or to deliver required surface texture. Equipment configurations accommodate different part sizes and types. Used by manufacturers as pre-treatment ahead of anodizing, chromate conversion, or painting.
• Masking Pre-anodizing masking and plugging using tape, liquid masking, and solid plugs to protect areas needing electrical contact, tight tolerances, or specific aesthetic outcomes; plugs shield blind holes, internal threads, and bores from coating. Targeted at manufacturers with complex parts requiring selective surface protection.
• Vibratory Deburring Burr removal and surface smoothing for small or delicate parts using bowl-type vibratory finishers with eccentric-mounted weights that create spiral vibration action across various media types. Compliant with RoHS, REACH, ELV, and WEEE directives. Suited to manufacturers needing finishing of small precision components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Type II anodizing provides dielectric properties of 800 volts per 0.001 inch thickness
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Anoplate Corporation: Syracuse, NY-based metal finisher offering anodizing (Type II/III), chromate conversion, passivation, and masking with similar MIL-SPEC/AMS certifications. Closest functional comparable to ASI in services, end-market mix (aerospace, defense, medical), and scale.
• AOTCO Metal Finishing: Beverly, MA-based metal finishing specialist offering Type II/III anodizing, chromate conversion, passivation, and masking with MIL-SPEC and AMS certifications. Direct competitor for aerospace and defense anodizing work in the Northeast US.
• Hohman Plating & Metal Finishing: Dayton, OH-based metal finisher offering anodizing, chromate conversion, and passivation with MIL-A-8625 and AMS qualifications. Direct competitor serving Midwest aerospace and defense customers with overlapping service mix.
• Precision Anodizing & Plating: Anaheim, CA-based specialty finisher offering anodizing, chromate conversion, and passivation with aerospace/defense certifications. Comparable service mix serving similar OEM customer profiles on the US West Coast.
• Techmetals: Dayton, OH-headquartered metal finishing company specializing in anodizing (Type II/III hardcoat), chromate conversion, and passivation for aerospace and defense. Comparable in service mix and Ohio/Midwest customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Valence Surface Technologies: Largest independent aerospace surface treatment platform in North America, offering anodizing, plating, painting, and non-destructive testing across multiple facilities. Overlaps with ASI in aerospace anodizing but at materially greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Pioneer Metal Finishing: Larger multi-site US metal finishing platform providing anodizing, plating, passivation, and chromate conversion to aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical customers. Comparable service portfolio with broader geographic reach and greater scale than ASI.
• Arlington Plating Company: Long-established Illinois-based metal finisher providing anodizing, plating, and conversion coatings with extensive MIL-SPEC qualifications. Comparable process capabilities with a broader industrial customer base.

Regional players

• Commercial Anodizing Company: Milwaukee, WI-based specialty anodizer serving Midwest manufacturers with Type II/III anodizing and chromate conversion. Comparable service mix but operates primarily in a different regional footprint from ASI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance25 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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