Zinex Corporation

What Zinex Corporation does

Zinex Corporation is a privately held US industrial manufacturer founded in 1989 and headquartered at 1621 Pacific Avenue, Oxnard, California. The company designs, builds, and services direct-current (D.C.) power supplies — including oil-cooled, air-cooled, and water-cooled transformer rectifiers with output ranges from 50 to 45,000 Amps — for electroplating, anodizing, electrochlorination, electrowinning, water treatment, fuel cell, and battery applications. Its rectifiers are built to IEEE, UL, NEMA, ATEX, IECEx, and NEC Class 1 Division 1 standards, with the Z-Series product line (launched 2019) carrying ATEX/IECEx certification for Zone 0, 1, 2, 20, 21 and 22 hazardous environments.

In parallel, Zinex sells a full line of "earth-friendly" plating chemistry — over 20 cyanide-free, chrome-free, nickel-free, and selenium-free formulations including NR-2000, VIROBLACK, COBRE ZICAST, G-COAT, ZEROCHROME, and SA-29 — covering copper, bronze, nickel, silver, brass, tin, zinc, gold, and chrome-alternative finishes. The company also provides rectifier repair services and spare parts for all brands, functioning as both a manufacturer and a third-party service provider to the installed base.

Zinex operates a direct inside-sales go-to-market: customers reach the company via a toll-free line (1-888-TO-ZINEX) and email ([email protected]) to request custom quotes, and every rectifier is built to order. The company discloses no revenue, no headcount, no external funding, no executive leadership team beyond generic contacts, no AI capabilities, and no digital marketing footprint beyond its corporate website. Geographic reach is described as domestic USA only, serving both job shops (plating service providers) and captive shops (in-house industrial plating operations).

Name

Zinex Corporation

Legal name

Zinex Corporation

Website

https://zinex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zinex Corporation, founded 1989 in Oxnard, California, manufactures custom DC power supplies and transformer rectifiers (50–45,000 Amp) and cyanide-free plating chemistry for plating shops, anodizers, marine/offshore operators, and water treatment facilities across the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electroplating Equipment

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

Electroplating & Metallization Chemicals (Cu/Ni/Au plating, additives) (IMAEAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transformers & Magnetics (Power/Signal) (HDAHANAD), DC-DC Converters & Power Modules (Isolated/non-isolated, POL modules) (IMAGADAB)

Keywords

• Industrial rectifiers manufacturing
• Electroplating equipment
• DC power supplies
• Cyanide-free plating chemistry
• Anodizing power supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxnard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. D.C. Power Supplies and Rectifiers: Sale of oil cooled, air cooled, and water cooled rectifiers and transformers for electroplating, anodizing, and industrial applications. Custom built to customer specifications with output ranges from 50 to 45,000 Amps.
2. Plating Chemistry Products: Sale of environmentally-friendly, cyanide-free plating chemicals including copper, bronze, nickel, silver, brass, tin, zinc, gold, and chrome alternatives. Products include NR-2000, ViroBlack, Cobre, G-Coat, and ZeroChrome.
3. Repair and Spare Parts Services: Rectifier repair services for all brands of plating and metal finishing rectifiers. Parts inventory includes silicon diodes, SCR's, meters, fuses, circuit boards, and transformers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zinex Corporation manufactures custom DC power supplies, transformers, and rectifiers (oil cooled, air cooled, and water cooled) with output ranges of 50 to 45,000 Amps for electroplating, anodizing, water treatment, and metal finishing applications. The company also produces a proprietary line of cyanide-free, chrome-free, and environmentally-friendly plating chemistry covering copper, bronze, nickel, silver, brass, tin, zinc, gold, and chrome-alternative applications, complemented by multi-brand rectifier repair services and spare parts.

Product overview

Zinex Corporation offers a portfolio of industrial hardware products centered on DC power supplies and transformers for electroplating, anodizing, and related metal finishing applications, complemented by a comprehensive line of earth-friendly plating chemistry. The core hardware offerings include oil cooled, air cooled, and water cooled rectifiers (50-45,000 Amp output) and custom D.C. power supplies/transformers designed for corrosive environments and continuous duty operations. The plating chemistry line features over 20 cyanide-free formulations including NR-2000, VIROBLACK, COBRE ZICAST, G-COAT, and ZEROCHROME, covering copper, bronze, nickel, silver, brass, tin, zinc, gold and chrome applications. Recent additions include the Z-Series ATEX-certified power supplies for hazardous environments. The company also provides rectifier repair services and spare parts for all brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oil Cooled Rectifiers Industrial-grade oil-immersed transformers and rectifiers designed for continuous duty in corrosive, marine, and explosive atmospheres. Output range of 50 to 30,000 Amps, hermetically sealed design with no moving parts (no fans, pumps, or water hook-ups), highest grade M4 transformer steel, splice-free copper windings, and pot tested to 5,000 VDC. Built to IEEE, ATEX Zone 1, UL, NEMA, and NEC Class 1 Division 1 standards. Targeted at plating, anodizing, water treatment, fuel cell, electrolytic cell, and marine/offshore applications.
• Air and Water Cooled Rectifiers SCR controlled power supplies with output range of 50 through 45,000 Amps. Features compact footprint, rugged case construction, over-temperature and overload protection, wide operating temperature range, and low ripple DC across the full operating range. Targeted at electroplating, anodizing, and industrial electrochemical processes where air or water cooling is preferred over oil cooling.
• Custom D.C. Power Supplies and Transformers Custom-built transformers and DC power supplies for electroplating, anodizing, battery charge/discharge, electropolishing, electrochlorination, electrocoagulation, electromagnetic processes, and electrowinning applications. Designed to customer specifications with stepless control, automatic constant voltage or amperage output, free standing units, and custom footprints. Oil cooled variants use M4 steel, splice-free copper windings, and 5,000 VDC pot testing. Made in the USA.
• Earth-Friendly Plating Chemistry (Cyanide-Free Line) Complete line of cyanide-free, chrome-free, and organic-free plating chemicals covering copper, bronze, nickel bright/satin, silver, electro black, brass, tin zinc, gold, and chrome-alternative applications. Zinex formulations contain no cyanide, chrome, chelators, organics, selenium, lead, or hydroxides; processes are user-friendly and easily controlled for production baths in both job shops and captive shops. Reduces environmental compliance burden and hazardous waste disposal costs.
• NR-2000 Cyanide-Free and Nickel-Free Plating Process Single additive plating process that is cyanide-free and nickel-free. Costs are drastically lower than nickel plating, easy to maintain, and can be used for rack or barrel applications with no additional equipment required. Targeted at plating operations seeking alternatives to nickel for cost and environmental reasons.
• ViroBlack Black Finish Process Nickel-free, selenium-free black finish plating process with no chelators, no organic compounds, and no cyanide. Creates a deep dark, even shiny black conductive surface. Can plate over electroless and plated nickel, copper, and brass with excellent throwing power and adhesion. Suitable for rack and barrel applications.
• Zinex Cobre Zicast Copper Plating Process Cyanide-free copper plating process with single additive makeup and replenisher add. Provides excellent throwing power and buildup, is forgiving of zinc and lead contaminants, and produces a dense fine-grained plating layer with good adhesion and low operation cost. Eco-friendly with no cyanide content.
• G-Coat Electrolytic Coating Process Electrolytic process for undercoat and finish coating that produces a stainless steel/nickel-like appearance. ROHS compliant, wear and corrosion resistant, and suitable for both rack and barrel applications.
• ZeroChrome Hexavalent Chrome Alternative Alternative to hexavalent chrome plating that contains no chrome. Has the appearance, wear characteristics, and corrosion resistance of hexavalent chrome. Plates 30 millionths of an inch in 15-20 seconds at 5 ASF, reduces electrical expense by over 50%, and is completely non-hazardous with no air emissions. Targeted at plating operations seeking hexavalent chrome replacement for regulatory and cost reasons.
• Z-Series Power Supply (ATEX/IECEx Certified) Compact SCR controlled power supply fully sealed against corrosive, explosive gas, and water-laden atmospheres. Carries ATEX and IECEx certification for Zone 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, and 22 hazardous areas with IP66, 67, and 68 ratings. Features rugged case construction, expandable design, over-temperature and overload protection, and small footprint. Targeted at hazardous environment plating, chlorination, and water treatment applications.
• Rectifier Repair Services and Spare Parts Full-service rectifier repair for all brands of plating and metal finishing rectifiers, offered in-house or on-site via the Zinex Service Department (805-486-6994). Services include complete rebuilding and parts replacement using stocked inventory of silicon diodes, SCRs, meters, fuses, circuit boards, and transformers. Targeted at operators of any rectifier brand who need repair and replacement parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• ZeroChrome reduces electrical expense by over 50% compared to traditional hexavalent chrome plating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Atotech (Element Solutions): Atotech, now part of Element Solutions, is a global leader in specialty plating chemistry and surface finishing — competing with Zinex's chemistry line at much greater scale and across more geographies.
• MacDermid Enthone Electronics Solutions: MacDermid Enthone (within Element Solutions / MacDermid Alpha) supplies plating chemistry for electronics and industrial finishing — a broad incumbent competitor to Zinex's cyanide-free chemistry portfolio.
• Spang Engineered Solutions: Spang designs and manufactures specialty transformers and power conversion products for industrial applications — adjacent to Zinex's transformer-rectifier manufacturing but broader in end markets.

Direct peers

• Rapid Power Technologies: Rapid Power Technologies manufactures DC power supplies and rectifiers specifically for the metal finishing, electroplating, and anodizing industries, the same core OEM niche Zinex serves with its oil/air/water-cooled systems.
• Technic Inc. Technic supplies plating chemistry, plating equipment, and rectifier power supplies to the electronics and decorative plating industries, making it a direct competitor in both of Zinex's product categories.
• Dynapower: Dynapower designs and builds industrial power converters including rectifier/transformer systems for electrolysis, electrochlorination, and metal finishing — directly comparable to Zinex's core product line and customer base.
• KraftPowercon: KraftPowercon (formerly Kraftelektronik) manufactures high-current rectifiers and DC power supplies for electroplating, electrolysis, and hydrogen production — overlapping directly with Zinex's rectifier portfolio.

Regional players

• Coventya: Coventya is a European-headquartered supplier of specialty plating and surface finishing chemistry — directly comparable to Zinex's chemistry line but operating primarily in EMEA rather than North America.
• Uyemura International: Uyemura is a Japanese-founded global supplier of plating chemistry and equipment for electronics and decorative finishing — comparable to Zinex's chemistry range but with stronger Asian and broader international reach.
• Hind Rectifiers: Hind Rectifiers manufactures industrial power electronics and rectifiers for electroplating and electrochemical applications, primarily serving the Indian market — comparable technology and end use to Zinex but geographically distinct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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