Quality Plating Co.

What Quality Plating Co. does

Quality Plating Co., Inc. is a Utah-based metal finishing and electroplating job shop founded in 1955 by Walther Fassmann and his son Walter K. Fassmann after emigrating from East Germany. The company provides a broad portfolio of surface treatment services including anodizing (chromic acid, hard, and sulfuric), zinc and black zinc plating, decorative and industrial hard chrome plating, electrolytic and electroless nickel plating, gold, silver, copper, tin, cadmium, and brass plating, black oxide, chemical film conversion coatings, stainless steel passivation, manganese and zinc phosphate coatings, Dow #7 for magnesium, and supporting blasting and polishing. Processing is performed to military and aerospace specifications (MIL-SPEC and AMS) and the company holds ISO 9001:2008 certification.

The company's revenue model is transactional job-shop work: customers submit parts and specifications, and the company quotes and performs plating on a per-job basis. Its primary customer segment is aerospace and defense contractors requiring MIL-SPEC/AMS-compliant finishes, with documented process approvals from Williams International, Triumph Geared Systems, Moog (Montek Division), L-3 Communications, Alliant Techsystems, Idaho National Laboratory (Battelle Energy Alliance), and Raytheon. Secondary segments include industrial manufacturing, medical hardware, firearms (under Federal Firearms License), and plumbing/architectural hardware. Geographic scope is regional — Utah and surrounding states — with a subset of national aerospace/defense customers.

The business is in a state of significant contraction. The Main Plant in Salt Lake City ceased operations at the end of March 2026, while the Zinc Division in Woods Cross, Utah continues under new management. The company has no disclosed funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no publicly reported revenue or headcount.

Name

Quality Plating Co.

Legal name

Quality Plating Co., Inc.

Website

https://qualityplating.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quality Plating Co., Inc. is a Utah-based electroplating job shop, founded in 1955, providing MIL-SPEC and AMS metal finishing services primarily to aerospace and defense contractors. The Main Plant closed in March 2026; the Zinc Division in Woods Cross continues under new management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Finishing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIAKAE

Electroplating & Metal Finishing (Anodizing/Galvanizing/Passivation)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Industrial & Commercial Painting, Coating & Surface Treatment

SECONDARYCRAKAIAI

Jewelry Plating, Finishing & Surface Treatment

Consumer Products & Retail/Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories/Jewelry Manufacturing & Private Label

SECONDARYCRAKALAD

Jewelry Restoration, Refinishing & Plating

Consumer Products & Retail/Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories/Repair, Resizing & Aftercare Services

SECONDARYIMAEAKAK

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Electronic & High-Purity Chemicals

Keywords

• Electroplating services
• Metal finishing
• Anodizing services
• Military specification plating
• Aerospace plating services

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Electroplating Services: Job shop electroplating services providing metal finishing on customer-provided parts. Services include anodizing, zinc plating, cadmium plating, nickel plating, chrome plating, copper plating, silver plating, gold plating, tin plating, black oxide, chemical films, phosphating, and passivation. Pricing is quote-based based on specifications, materials, and processing requirements. Services performed to military and aerospace specifications for qualified customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Quality Plating Co., Inc. is a job shop electroplating and metal finishing service provider that performs custom plating on customer-supplied parts. The company offers a broad portfolio of surface treatments including anodizing (chromic, hard, sulfuric), zinc and black zinc plating, decorative and industrial hard chrome plating, nickel plating (electrolytic, electroless, and sulfamate), gold, silver, copper, tin, cadmium, and brass plating, black oxide, chemical film/Alodine conversion coatings, stainless steel passivation, phosphate coatings, and Dow #7 for magnesium. Services are performed to military (MIL-SPEC) and aerospace (AMS) specifications.

Product overview

Quality Plating Co., Inc. is a metal finishing and electroplating service company established in 1955, offering a comprehensive portfolio of surface treatment and plating services. The company operates two divisions: the Zinc Division in Woods Cross, UT (continuing under new management), and the former Main Plant in Salt Lake City (closed March 2026). Their core service portfolio includes: Anodizing (Chromic Acid, Hard, Sulfuric Acid); Zinc and Black Zinc Plating; Decorative and Industrial Hard Chrome Plating; Nickel Plating (electrolytic, Electroless, and Sulfamate); Gold and Silver Plating; Copper and Tin Plating; Cadmium Plating; Brass Plating; Black Oxide treatments; Chemical Film/Alodine conversion coatings; Stainless Steel Passivation; Phosphate coatings (Manganese and Zinc); Dow #7 for magnesium; and blasting/polishing preparation services. They hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and serve aerospace, defense, and industrial customers including Williams International, Triumph Geared Systems, Moog, L-3 Communications, Alliant Techsystems, Idaho National Lab, and Raytheon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anodizing Services Electro-chemical surface treatment processes for aluminum including Chromic Acid Anodizing (MIL-A-8625 Type I), Hard Anodizing (MIL-A-8625 Type III with optional Teflon post treatment), and Sulfuric Acid Anodizing (MIL-A-8625 Type II) available in clear and colored finishes. Serves aerospace and industrial customers.
• Zinc Plating Electrochemical zinc plating process (ASTM B633) capable of handling parts up to 116 inches long, offering clear, yellow, and heavy build chromates. Clear chromate (Type III) is RoHS compliant. Serves industrial and defense customers.
• Black Zinc Plating Zinc electroplating with black chromate post treatment providing corrosion resistance for steel parts. Available for both barrel and racked parts. Used for industrial and consumer goods applications.
• Chrome Plating - Decorative Electrodeposited decorative chrome over bright nickel plating with polished, satin, and brushed finish options. Applied to commercial and industrial equipment, medical hardware, plumbing fixtures, and door hardware.
• Chrome Plating - Industrial Hard Hard chrome plating (QQ-C-320, AMS 2406) for wear resistance on steel, stainless steel, high nickel alloys, and copper alloys. Coating thickness ranges from 0.000050 to 0.050 inches.
• Nickel Plating Electrolytic nickel plating (QQ-N-290, AMS 2403) available in polished, satin, and antique (pewter finish) variants. Used as the backbone of decorative electroplating and as an undercoating for most shiny plating surfaces.
• Electroless Nickel Plating Auto-catalytic nickel-phosphorous plating (MIL-C-26074, AMS 2404, ASTM B733) depositing an even layer with properties including corrosion resistance, hardness, and abrasion resistance. Deposits approximately 93% nickel/7% phosphorous coating. Tolerances as close as 0.0002 inches.
• Sulfamate Nickel Plating Ductile nickel electroplating (QQ-N-290, AMS 2424) for functional purposes including corrosion protection and salvaging undersize parts. Applied in thicknesses from 0.00005 to 0.050 inches.
• Gold Plating Electrodeposited gold plating (MIL-G-45204, AMS 2422, ASTM B488) including 24K available, for conductivity, decoration, corrosion protection, and reflectivity. Thickness range 0.000007 to 0.0001 inches. Gold alloyed with cobalt and nickel for hard gold applications.
• Silver Plating Silver electrodeposition (QQ-S-365, AMS 2412) for lubricity, conductivity, and decoration. Applied to gears and seals for lubricity, buss bars and contacts for conductivity, and decorative artwork. Typical thickness 0.0001 to 0.0005 inches.
• Copper Plating Copper electroplating (MIL-C-14550) available in polished, antique, satin/brushed, and industrial finishes. Used as an undercoating, maskant for case hardening, and decorative finish. Typical thickness 0.000020 to 0.002 inches.
• Tin Plating Tin electroplating (MIL-T-10727 Type I, ASTM B545) for corrosion protection and solderability. Applied directly on base material without undercoating, commonly used on copper buss bars.
• Cadmium Plating Electrodeposited cadmium plating (QQ-P-416, AMS 2400) for corrosion resistance, lubricity, conductivity, and solderability. Available with yellow, clear, and olive drab chromates. Typical thicknesses 0.0002 to 0.0005 inches.
• Brass Plating Electrodeposited brass (copper-zinc alloy) plating in polished, antique, and satin finishes. Applied over nickel undercoating for decorative purposes on household items including heat registers, door hardware, and bathroom accessories.
• Black Oxide Black oxide surface treatment (MIL-C-13924, AMS 2485) for steel and stainless steel forming a black oxide coating. Available in both cold and hot applications. No corrosion protection alone; used with oil for rust prevention.
• Chemical Film/Alodine Conversion Coating Chromate conversion coating on aluminum (MIL-C-5541) using Alodine 1200S, Iridite 14-2, and Iridite NCP. Available in iridescent yellow and clear colors for corrosion resistance and paint base applications.
• Passivation of Stainless Steel Stainless steel passivation (QQ-P-35, MIL-S-5002, ASTM A380, ASTM A967, AMS 2700) removing free iron and promoting nickel and chrome oxide growth for corrosion resistance. Suitable for 300 series, 400 series, Inconel, Hastelloy, and specialty alloys.
• Phosphate Coatings

Quantifiable outcome

• Electroless nickel tolerances as close as 0.0002 inches achievable
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Chem Processing: Chem Processing is a Tennessee-based metal finishing company specializing in hard chrome plating, electroless nickel, and other MIL-SPEC finishes for aerospace and defense customers. It directly competes with Quality Plating in industrial hard chrome and electroless nickel segments.
• Sheffield Plating: Sheffield Plating is a Tennessee-based job shop specializing in aerospace and defense metal finishing with extensive MIL-SPEC and AMS approvals. It serves as a direct peer for regional job shops competing for primes like Raytheon, Moog, and similar customers.
• Precision Plating Company: Precision Plating Company is a Chicago-based job shop electroplater providing precious metal plating (gold, silver), nickel, and other finishes for electronics, aerospace, and industrial customers. It overlaps with Quality Plating on gold and silver plating specifications.
• Techmetals: Techmetals is an Ohio-based job shop electroplater with deep aerospace and defense customer approvals across anodizing, plating, and specialty finishes. It directly competes with Quality Plating for the same defense prime supplier approval slots and MIL-SPEC work.
• Hohman Plating & Metal Finishing: Hohman Plating is a Dayton, Ohio-based job shop electroplating and metal finishing company serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers with a similar MIL-SPEC and AMS capability portfolio. It is directly comparable as a regional job shop targeting the same defense prime approvals.
• Bales Metal Surface Solutions: Bales Metal Surface Solutions is an Illinois-based metal finishing job shop providing anodizing, plating, and passivation services to aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers. It is a direct peer in the Midwest job shop segment with overlapping MIL-SPEC and AMS specifications.
• Cadillac Plating: Cadillac Plating is a Michigan-based job shop offering zinc, nickel, chrome, and other plating finishes to industrial and automotive customers. It is a direct peer in the regional job shop segment, though with more industrial/automotive weighting than aerospace.
• Aerotech Metal Finishing: Aerotech Metal Finishing is a California-based aerospace metal finisher providing anodizing, plating, and specialty coatings to defense and commercial aerospace customers. It is a direct peer in the western US aerospace plating segment.

Broad incumbents

• Valence Surface Technologies: Valence is the largest aerospace-focused surface treatment company in North America, providing plating, anodizing, and painting across numerous sites. It competes for the same aerospace and defense prime contracts as Quality Plating and represents the consolidated national alternative to regional job shops.
• Pioneer Metal Finishing: Pioneer Metal Finishing is one of the largest US metal finishing companies, offering a broad portfolio of plating, anodizing, and coating services across multiple facilities. It directly competes with Quality Plating on aerospace and defense finishing work but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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