Les Placages Lasalle Inc.

Name

Les Placages Lasalle Inc.

Legal name

Les Placages Lasalle Inc.

Website

https://placageslasalle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Finishing Services

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIAKAN

Paint Removal, Stripping & Lead Abatement

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

Keywords

• Metal plating services
• Zinc finishing
• Industrial coatings
• Surface treatment
• Corrosion protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal, Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Plating and Finishing Services: Custom metal plating and finishing services billed per project/job. Services include Heavy Zinc Phosphate, Zinc Trivalent, Cyanide Copper Plating, and various chromate finishes. Pricing is quote-based based on coating type, specifications, and quantity requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Les Placages Lasalle Inc. provides contract metal plating and surface finishing services, primarily zinc-based coatings (Heavy Zinc Phosphate, Zinc Trivalent) plus Cyanide Copper Plating and Chromate conversion finishes (Yellow, Blue, Olive, Black). Services are delivered to industrial customers (hardware, decoration, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing) at a single Ville Saint-Laurent facility using automated and semi-automated barrel plating lines, with in-house quality control testing.

Product overview

Les Placages Lasalle Inc. offers a unified metal finishing service platform centered on zinc plating and related coatings and finishes. The core offering comprises three primary coatings: Heavy Zinc Phosphate (ASTM F1137), Zinc Trivalent (ASTM B117/B633), and Cyanide Copper Plating. These coatings are complemented by multiple finish options including Satin Zinc and various Chromate treatments (Yellow, Blue, Olive, Black), with additional post-treatment options such as Sealer, Oil, TNT, Wax, and Red Wax. Quality Control and Lab Services support the entire portfolio with standardized testing methods. The company operates a state-of-the-art facility in Ville Saint-Laurent with fully automated and semi-automated plating lines capable of processing over 75,000 pounds daily.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy Zinc Phosphate Coating Advanced liquid immersion zinc phosphate coating producing crystalline, fine-grain, heavyweight coatings on steel surfaces. Available in Grades A, B, C, and D with coating weights from 1000 to 5000 mg/ft² and compliance with ASTM F1137, MIL-DTL-16232G TYPE Z, and A-A59267. Used for industrial and military-specification applications requiring heavy-duty corrosion protection.
• Zinc Trivalent Plating Eco-friendly trivalent zinc plating providing excellent corrosion resistance without hazardous substances. Compliant with ASTM B117 and ASTM B633 and with ELV, RoHS, and WEEE environmental regulations; can be baked without compromising corrosion resistance. Targeted at industrial customers requiring RoHS/ELV-compliant zinc finishes.
• Cyanide Copper Plating Copper plating service that improves appearance and corrosion resistance of parts with excellent adhesion on various surfaces. Provides uniform thickness on complex shapes and enhances electrical conductivity for contacts and connectors. Used for industrial and electrical components.
• Satin Zinc Finish Modern, non-reflective zinc finish providing excellent corrosion resistance. Targeted at hardware and automotive customers where both performance and appearance are required.
• Yellow Chromate Finish Bright, iridescent gold chromate finish that enhances corrosion resistance, formulated without hexavalent chromium for safer, greener applications. Used across hardware, decoration, and industrial customers.
• Blue Chromate Finish Silver chromate finish providing moderate corrosion resistance with aesthetic appeal, formulated hexavalent chromium-free for safer applications. Used across hardware and decoration customers.
• Olive Chromate Finish (Hexavalent) Uniform olive-green chromate finish providing excellent corrosion protection as a robust barrier against environmental factors. Used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
• Black Chromate Finish (Hexavalent) Black finish on chloride zinc coatings with controlled zinc loss, UV stability, and heat/water resistance up to 49°C. Compatible with water-soluble lacquer finishes for industrial and decorative applications.
• Sealer and Other Post-Treatment Finishes Portfolio of post-treatment options including Sealer (uniform topcoat approved for automotive applications over zinc and zinc alloy processes with high corrosion resistance), Oil Finish (barrier treatment improving lubrication and corrosion resistance for phosphate finishes), TNT/Treated Non-Toxic (eco-friendly corrosion prevention), Wax Finish (water-activated enduring corrosion protection), and Red Wax Finish (traditional treatment with distinctive appearance). Used by industrial customers requiring additional protection beyond base coatings.
• Quality Control and Lab Services Comprehensive quality testing services including coating thickness measurement via Eddy current method (ASTM E376), coating weight measurement via chemical analysis (ASTM B767), salt spray testing (ASTM B117) for corrosion resistance, chemical and process control, and final product inspection. Provided to industrial customers requiring specification verification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily production capacity of 75,000+ pounds enables quick turnaround for high-volume orders
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Sharretts Plating Company: Pennsylvania-based zinc, chromate, and specialty plating provider serving automotive and industrial customers. Directly comparable service portfolio including trivalent and hexavalent chromate finishes.
• Hohman Plating & Manufacturing: Dayton, Ohio metal finisher offering zinc, cadmium, and chromate plating with aerospace and defense approvals. Comparable MIL-spec capability and barrel plating orientation.
• Pioneer Metal Finishing: US-based multi-site metal finishing and plating company offering zinc, chromate, and phosphate coatings to industrial OEMs. Direct competitor in zinc plating and chromate finishing with broader geographic footprint.
• Techmetals Inc. Ohio-based metal finishing company offering zinc, nickel, chromate, and phosphate coatings with quality testing. Directly comparable in service breadth and industrial customer focus.
• KC Jones Plating Company: Michigan-based zinc and zinc-alloy plater serving automotive and industrial OEMs with automated barrel plating lines. Direct competitor with comparable automotive approvals and automation level.
• Anoplate Corporation: Syracuse-based metal finishing specialist providing zinc, cadmium, chromate, and phosphate plating with in-house testing. Closely comparable in service mix and aerospace/industrial customer base.
• Arlington Plating Company: Long-standing US metal finishing firm offering zinc, tin, and decorative plating with quality testing capabilities. Comparable in scale, longevity, and B2B industrial customer mix.

Regional players

• Plating Equipment Ltd. Canadian metal finishing specialist serving Ontario and broader Canadian industrial customers. Regional peer with comparable zinc and chromate finishing capabilities and similar customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Valmont Industries (Coatings Division): Diversified industrial manufacturer with a coatings division serving infrastructure, utility, and industrial markets. Represents a broader incumbent offering competing surface treatment services at scale.
• Atotech (MKS Instruments): Global leader in surface finishing chemistry and equipment, owned by MKS Instruments. Supplies plating chemistries and equipment to finishers like Les Placages Lasalle, serving as both supplier and broad competitive benchmark.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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