Anoplate

What Anoplate does

Anoplate Corporation is a privately held industrial metal finishing and surface engineering company founded in 1960 and headquartered at 459 Pulaski Street, Syracuse, NY. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of metal finishing services — anodizing (Types I/II/III, boric-sulfuric, titanium), electroplating, electroless plating, electropolishing, conversion coatings, dry film lubricants, vacuum impregnation, and passivation — supported by a suite of proprietary branded coatings (AnoBlack, AnoLube, AnoPolish, AnoTin, ENhanced Nickel, Zynik II, AnoChem TCP, AnoTole, Black Ziron, AnoHard Cr) developed in-house across decades. Technical differentiators include Boeing-approved Zynik II zinc-nickel, 15,000+ hour salt-spray AnoLube III/15K, and hexavalent-chromium-free AnoChem TCP meeting MIL-DTL-5541, all positioned around regulatory compliance with MIL-SPEC, AMS, ASTM, and RoHS/ELV/WEEE standards.

The company serves five primary verticals: aerospace and defense (its largest segment, with named approved-supplier status at Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, GE Aviation, Honeywell, Parker Hannifin, Rockwell Collins, Bell Helicopter, Safran, and others); medical devices (Welch Allyn, Olympus Surgical Technology, Synthes); rail and transportation; and broader commercial and industrial customers including Jabil and Textron. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by quote-based project pricing, engineering consultation, and a customer portal for repeat work, with NADCAP accreditation covering 21 processes and 78 specifications, plus ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ITAR registration serving as the gating credentials for regulated-customer engagement. Revenue derives from one-time processing fees per job, lot, or estimated annual usage based on specifications, material, tolerances, and volume.

Anoplate operates from a single Syracuse facility with 220+ personnel and 300+ years of combined plating engineering experience. The 2025 commissioning of three new advanced anodizing production lines — the largest capital expansion in its 58-year history — added capacity explicitly targeting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, industrial manufacturing, robotics, medical, and high-precision engineering demand. The company is independently owned with no disclosed external investors or parent company.

Name

Anoplate

Legal name

Anoplate Corporation

Website

https://anoplate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Anoplate Corporation is a privately held Syracuse, NY-based industrial metal finishing and surface engineering company, founded in 1960, providing anodizing, plating, and proprietary specialty coatings to aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial OEMs under NADCAP, ITAR, and MIL-SPEC frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metal Finishing Services

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial metal finishing
• Anodizing services
• Electroplating services
• Surface engineering
• Conversion coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Metal Finishing Services: One-time processing fees for metal finishing services including anodizing, electroplating, electroless plating, electropolishing, conversion coatings, dry film lubricants, vacuum impregnation, and passivation. Services priced per job, lot, or annual usage based on specifications and volume.
2. Custom Specification Finishing: Specialized finishing services for MIL-SPEC and aerospace specifications requiring NADCAP accreditation, ITAR compliance, and detailed documentation/certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anoplate provides industrial metal finishing and surface engineering services, including anodizing, electroplating, electroless plating, electropolishing, conversion coatings, dry film lubricants, vacuum impregnation, and passivation. The company also offers a family of proprietary custom coatings (AnoBlack, AnoLube, ENhanced Nickel, Zynik II, AnoPolish, AnoTin, AnoChem TCP, AnoTole) tailored for aerospace, defense, medical, and commercial industrial applications. Services are quote-based and require NADCAP accreditation, MIL-SPEC compliance, and ITAR registration for regulated industries.

Product overview

Anoplate is an industrial metal finishing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of surface engineering services since 1960. The core offering consists of metal finishing processes including anodizing, electroplating, electroless plating, electropolishing, conversion coatings, dry film lubricants, vacuum impregnation, and passivation. These services are supported by a family of proprietary custom coatings including the AnoBlack line (EC, Cr, Ni, SS, 606, NiTE) for various black finish applications, AnoChem TCP for hex-chrome free conversion coatings, and the AnoLube series (III, III/15K, 9620A, 9650, 7959) for solid film lubrication. Additional specialized coatings include ENhanced Nickel family (LP9, MP6, HP101, PTFE, Z8, Z11), Zynik II zinc-nickel alloy, Black Ziron, AnoHard Cr hard chrome, AnoPolish electropolishing, AnoTin tin/tin-alloy coatings, Gold coatings, and AnoTole precision anodize. The company serves aerospace, defense, medical, rail/transportation, and commercial/industrial markets with NADCAP accreditation for chemical processing and ITAR registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anodizing Services Electrochemical conversion process forming oxide films on aluminum and titanium, including Type I (Chromic Acid), Type II (Sulfuric Acid), Type III (Hardcoat), Boric-Sulfuric, and Titanium anodize. Used by aerospace, defense, and industrial customers for corrosion and wear protection.
• Electroless Plating Process of applying metal layers to substrates without external electrical charge, providing uniform deposits on complex shapes for wear and corrosion resistance. Includes low, mid, and high phosphorous EN variants.
• Electroplating Process applying metal layers using electrical current through solution containing dissolved metal ions, including cadmium, chrome, copper, gold, nickel, silver, tin, and zinc. Used for corrosion protection, conductivity, and solderability.
• Electropolishing Electrochemical smoothing and brightening of metal surfaces in concentrated acid or alkaline solution, primarily for stainless steel and nickel-rich alloys, improving corrosion resistance and cleanability.
• Conversion Coatings Chemical or electrochemical treatment producing a superficial layer containing a metal compound, including chromate conversion coatings (Alodine/Irridite), black oxide, and phosphating. Used for paint adhesion and corrosion resistance.
• Dry Film Lubricants Solid film lubricants providing protection from damage during relative movement, friction reduction, and wear resistance using graphite, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), or PTFE. Used in aerospace, defense, and high-temperature applications.
• Vacuum Impregnation Sealing treatment of porous castings with thermosetting polyester resin under pressure to stop pressure leaks in castings with cracks and voids. Extends tool life and reduces scrap.
• Passivation Treatment dissolving embedded iron from stainless steel surface to prevent corrosion and restore original corrosion-resistance by forming transparent oxide film. Meets AMS 2700 standard.
• AnoBlack EC Proprietary electrolytic 2-step black anodizing process for aluminum using inorganic metallic salts, producing 100% smut-free coating that withstands 500F for 1 hour without degradation. Exceeds MIL-A-8625 Type II, Class 2 requirements.
• AnoBlack Cr Wear-resistant black chrome finish meeting MIL-C-14538 requirements. Composed of chrome and chrome oxides with 94% light reflection reduction and 0.98 solar absorption values.
• AnoBlack Ni Proprietary industrial black nickel deposit reducing glare or absorbing light in IR/UV spectrum. Meets MIL-P-18317 requirements, used for optical applications and solar panels.
• AnoBlack SS Blackening process for ductile/malleable iron and stainless steels meeting MIL-C-13924. Provides matte black, non-reflective finish with temperature resistance exceeding 800F.
• AnoBlack 606 Matte, non-reflective black anodize for wrought aluminum alloys combining chemical pretreatment with electrochemical processing. Lower cost alternative to mechanical blasting.
• AnoBlack NiTE Autocatalytic black electroless nickel coating with 94-96% absorption rate. Phosphorous-enriched complex black nickel oxide deposit with 700-800 HK100 hardness.
• AnoChem TCP Hexavalent chromium-free, RoHS-compliant chemical conversion coating for aluminum meeting MIL-DTL-5541 Type II requirements. Blue-bright finish more abrasion resistant than chromate coatings.
• AnoLube III Combines hardcoat anodize hardness with fluoropolymer lubricity. Provides corrosion-resistant ceramic with dielectric properties and non-stick PTFE surface.
• AnoLube III/15K Enhanced hard anodic protective coating for aluminum providing 15,000+ hours salt spray resistance. Combines inorganic bi-metallic sealant with proprietary fluoropolymer.
• AnoLube 9620A Heat-curing dry film lubricant containing molybdenum disulfide meeting AS5272 (formerly MIL-L-46010D Type II). Operating temperature range of -320F to +500F with >100,000 PSI load capacity.
• AnoLube 9650 High-temperature solid film lubricant with molybdenum disulfide for temperatures from 500F to 750F (intermittent to 1200F). Meets Pratt & Whitney specification PWA 550U.
• AnoLube 7959 Environmentally safe, water-based, VOC-free bonded PTFE lubricant that chemically bonds to substrate surfaces. Operating temperature below 500F.
• AnoPolish Proprietary electropolishing process for stainless steels, Invar, and Kovar that electrochemically removes high spots for smoother, brighter surfaces.
• AnoPolish Medical Electropolishing technology for stainless steel medical applications, reducing microbial growth on surgical implants and improving corrosion resistance and sterilization capability.
• AnoTin Family of tin and tin-alloy coatings including pure tin (AB, AM), tin-lead (LB, LM, LL), and immersion tin (IM) for electronics applications meeting MIL-T-10727 and ASTM B-545.
• AnoTin Bi Lead-free tin-bismuth alloy deposit meeting RoHS, ELV, and WEEE requirements. Qualified to withstand 1,000 hours continuous exposure at -40C without tin pest.
• ENhanced Nickel Family Family of chemically deposited electroless nickel coatings with variable phosphorus content (low 4-6%, mid 6-9%, high 10-12%) for specific engineering properties.
• ENhanced Z11 RoHS/WEEE/ELV-compliant high-phosphorus electroless nickel (10-12% P) with superior corrosion resistance achieving up to 300 hours salt fog testing.
• ENhanced PTFE Co-deposited electroless nickel with 20-25% PTFE by volume. Low-friction, self-lubricating coating meeting AMS 2454 with 2,000+ hours corrosion resistance.
• ENhanced Z8 Mid-phosphorus (7-9%) RoHS-compliant electroless nickel without lead or cadmium intentionally added. Achieves 60-65 Rockwell C after heat treatment.
• Zynik II Boeing-approved electrodeposited zinc-nickel alloy (12-16% Ni) providing excellent corrosion resistance exceeding 500 hours salt spray. RoHS compliant hex-free trivalent chromate.
• Black Ziron Electrodeposited zinc-iron alloy with silver-free black chromate post-treatment. Provides 800 hours red rust resistance in ASTM B117 testing.
• AnoHard Cr Proprietary hard chrome deposit with micro-cracked structure (more than 1,000 cracks per inch). Hardness of 1,000-1,150 KHN100 for maximum wear life.
• Gold Coatings Electrodeposited gold finishes meeting MIL-DTL-45204 and ASTM B 488, available in varying purity (Type I-III) and hardness grades (Hot, Purple, Hard Gold).
• AnoTole Precise sulfuric-base anodize with minimal buildup (20-50 millionths of inch) for tight-tolerance machined parts. Hexavalent chromium-free alternative to chromic acid anodize.
• Black Oxide Conversion coating providing matte black appearance on steel and stainless steel. Meets MIL-C-13924 and AMS 2485 specifications for defense and commercial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ hours salt spray resistance with Zynik II zinc-nickel coating
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bodycote: Global, publicly listed provider of thermal processing and surface treatments with deep aerospace and defense exposure. A larger, broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities such as coating, plating, and specialty finishing to the same end markets Anoplate serves.
• Element Solutions Inc: Public specialty chemicals company producing plating chemistries and surface finishing formulations used by metal finishers including Anoplate. Comparable as a strategic adjacent incumbent supplying the broader metal finishing value chain in which Anoplate competes.

Direct peers

• Techmetals: U.S. metal finishing company offering anodizing, electroplating, and conversion coatings to aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Comparable to Anoplate as a NADCAP-accredited finisher serving MIL-SPEC-driven customers.
• Bales Metal Surface Solutions: U.S. provider of metal finishing, coating, and surface treatment services with aerospace, defense, and industrial focus. Comparable to Anoplate in NADCAP-driven aerospace work and specialty coating capabilities.
• Pioneer Metal Finishing: Multi-site U.S. metal finishing provider serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers with anodizing, plating, and conversion coating services. Closely comparable to Anoplate in scope, customer verticals, and NADCAP-driven aerospace focus.
• AOTCO Metal Finishing: Massachusetts-based metal finishing company serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers with anodizing, plating, and passivation services. Comparable to Anoplate in aerospace and medical exposure and process portfolio.
• Hohman Plating: U.S. metal finisher specializing in anodizing, plating, and dry film lubricants for aerospace and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Anoplate in process mix (especially PTFE and dry film lubrication) and aerospace customer base.
• Arlington Plating: U.S. metal finishing provider with a long history serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers, with strong capabilities in anodizing, plating, and proprietary coatings. Similar in customer verticals, regulatory stack, and proprietary finishing chemistry focus.
• Valence Surface Technologies: Largest independent aerospace surface treatment company in the U.S., offering anodizing, plating, coatings, and non-destructive testing across multiple sites. Directly comparable to Anoplate as a NADCAP-accredited aerospace metal finisher with prime-customer relationships.
• EMARKE: U.S. metal finishing company offering anodizing, plating, and conversion coatings with aerospace and defense customer concentration. Similar in NADCAP-driven process scope and prime-supplier relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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