What Precision Anodizing and Plating does

Precision Anodizing and Plating, Inc. is a family-owned metal finishing company founded in 1971 and headquartered in Anaheim, California. The company operates a 48,000 square foot facility equipped with three crane systems and multiple processing lines capable of handling parts from approximately 6 feet to over 15 feet in length. Its service portfolio centers on anodizing (sulfuric per MIL-A-8625 Type II and hard anodize per Type III, including a PTFE-infused variant per MIL-A-63576), zinc plating per ASTM-B-633, passivation per AMS-2700 and ASTM A-967, and chem film / chemical conversion coatings per MIL-DTL-5541. Secondary offerings include polishing, glass bead blasting, ultrasonic and acid cleaning, masking, stripping, aluminum bright dip, and quality testing (salt spray, copper sulfate, water immersion, stress relief baking).

The business is sold exclusively on a B2B project/quote basis, with a 9.5% pollution control surcharge added to invoices and tiered pickup and delivery fees based on mileage ($10 within 10 miles, $25 within 11-25 miles, $1/mile beyond 25 miles). Its go-to-market is direct sales-led, supported by a dedicated department email structure (pricing, sales, technical questions, quality assurance, and others) and an online request-for-quote form accepting file uploads up to 15MB. The customer base spans aerospace (with claimed heritage on NASA Apollo and Space Shuttle programs and current SpaceX work), military and defense, medical, automotive, marine, telecommunications, electronics, air and gas, and general commercial accounts. Certifications include Nadcap accreditation, ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and RoHS compliance, with MIL-spec process qualifications forming the backbone of compliance-driven differentiation.

Precision Anodizing and Plating monetizes through job-priced finishing work rather than subscriptions or software licensing. There are no APIs, integrations, mobile applications, patents, trademarks, or external partnerships disclosed. The company is privately held under multi-generational family ownership with no disclosed venture, private equity, or strategic investment, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity. Operations remain concentrated in Southern California, with a company-owned transportation fleet serving Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the Inland Empire, and Riverside County.

Name

Precision Anodizing and Plating

Legal name

Precision Anodizing and Plating, Inc.

Website

https://precisionanodizingandplating.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Precision Anodizing and Plating is a family-owned, Nadcap- and AS9100D-certified metal finishing company in Anaheim, CA providing anodizing, plating, chem film, and passivation services to aerospace, military, medical, automotive, marine, and commercial customers across Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Metal Finishing Services: Provides anodizing, plating, chem film, passivation, and related metal finishing services on a project/job basis. Services are quoted per job and billed accordingly. Additional charges apply for pollution control surcharge (9.5%), expedite services, and pickup/delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Precision Anodizing and Plating provides precision metal finishing services including anodizing (sulfuric and hard anodize, with optional PTFE), zinc plating, chemical conversion coatings (chem film per MIL-DTL-5541), and passivation of stainless steel, applied to aluminum, steel, and stainless steel parts. The company also offers secondary processes such as polishing, glass bead blasting, ultrasonic and acid cleaning, masking, stripping, and quality testing, delivered as job-based services from a 48,000 SQ FT facility in Anaheim, CA.

Product overview

Precision Anodizing and Plating offers a comprehensive suite of precision metal finishing services centered around anodizing, plating, passivation, and chemical conversion coatings (chem film). The company operates a 48,000 SQ FT facility in Anaheim, CA with three crane systems supporting multiple processing lines. Primary services include sulfuric anodizing, hard anodizing with optional PTFE infusion, zinc plating, passivation, and chem film treatments. Secondary offerings include polishing, blasting, cleaning, masking, stripping, and quality testing services. The company serves aerospace, military, medical, automotive, marine, electronics, telecommunications, and commercial industries, with equipment capable of handling parts from 6 feet to over 15 feet in length.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anodizing Services Electrolytic surface treatment for aluminum that creates a protective oxide layer, including sulfuric anodize (MIL-A-8625 Type II) and hard anodize (MIL-A-8625 Type III), with capability to process lengths from 6 feet to 15 feet 5 inches. Used by aerospace, military, medical, automotive, marine, telecommunications, and commercial customers.
• Hard Anodize with PTFE Enhanced hard anodizing per MIL-A-63576 with PTFE (Teflon) infusion for improved lubricity and wear resistance, available in Types I, II, and III. Used by aerospace, military, and industrial customers requiring low-friction, wear-resistant aluminum surfaces.
• Zinc Plating Electroplating process per ASTM-B-633 providing corrosion resistance for iron and steel components, available in Types I, II, III, V, and VI specifications. Used by automotive, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Chem Film (Chemical Conversion Coating) Chemical conversion coating per MIL-DTL-5541 providing corrosion resistance and paint adhesion for aluminum, including chromate conversion (Type I), RoHS-compliant conversion coating (Type II), and touch-up services. Used by aerospace, military, and commercial customers.
• Passivation

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% inspection procedure ensures high quality with every job
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Valence Surface Technologies: Specialty aerospace and defense surface treatment company offering anodizing, plating, chem film, passivation, and painting with Nadcap/AS9100 credentials. Closely comparable in service portfolio and aerospace/defense customer mix, though operating at larger multi-site scale.
• Tiodize: Aerospace-focused company specializing in hard anodize with PTFE (Teflon) and other advanced surface treatments per MIL specs. Highly comparable on specialty services like MIL-A-63576 that Precision Anodizing and Plating also offers.
• AOTCO Metal Finishing: Nadcap-accredited metal finisher providing anodizing, plating, chem film, passivation, and non-destructive testing for aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor customers. Direct service overlap and shared compliance regime.
• Surface Technology Inc. Specialty plating and surface engineering company offering electroless nickel, hard chrome, anodizing, and PTFE-infused coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Comparable on advanced finishing techniques including hard anodize with PTFE.
• Pioneer Metal Finishing: One of the largest metal finishing services companies in North America, offering anodizing, plating, and coating for aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial customers. Directly comparable in process mix and customer verticals to Precision Anodizing and Plating, though at significantly larger scale.
• Anoplate Corporation: U.S. metal finishing company providing anodizing (sulfuric and hard), zinc and tin plating, chem film, and passivation to aerospace, medical, and defense customers. Overlaps directly with Precision Anodizing and Plating on services, specifications, and end markets.
• Advanced Plating Technologies: Metal finishing provider offering zinc, tin, copper, electroless nickel, and anodizing for industrial and aerospace customers. Comparable process mix and mid-market industrial customer profile.
• Hohman Plating: Mid-sized U.S. metal finisher offering anodizing, plating, chem film, and passivation with aerospace/defense certifications. Closely comparable service offering and customer base, primarily serving Midwest aerospace and industrial customers.
• Arlington Plating: Mid-sized metal finishing company offering anodizing, plating, and chromate conversion coatings with aerospace/defense certifications. Similar service portfolio and end-market exposure to Precision Anodizing and Plating.

Regional players

• Coastline Metal Finishing: Southern California-based metal finisher serving aerospace, medical, and industrial customers. Directly comparable service offering and overlapping Southern California geography, making it a localized competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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