Industry Recognition
Anoplate Named Products Finishing Top Shop for Fourth Consecutive Year
Products Finishing Magazine recognized Anoplate Corporation as a 2018 Top Shop for finishing excellence, operational efficiency, and workforce development—Anoplate’s fourth consecutive year on the list.
Location: Syracuse, New York, USA
Products Finishing Magazine released its annual list of Top Shops 2018, recognizing companies in the coating and metal finishing industry that exemplify best finishing practices, efficient procedures, and sophisticated business operations. Anoplate Corporation was named a Top Shop for the fourth consecutive year.
This achievement places Anoplate among a small group—one of only 13 companies in the United States to earn this recognition consistently since the award’s inception. Anoplate was also the only company in New York State included in the Top Shops 2018 list.
What Is the Products Finishing Top Shops Award?
The Top Shops recognition is based on an extensive benchmarking survey that evaluates finishing operations across four key performance categories:
- Current Finishing Technology
- Finishing Practices and Performance
- Business Strategies and Performance
- Training and Human Resources
Only the top 50 shops receive the designation each year based on a scoring matrix across these categories.
Leadership Perspective
“Being recognized as an industry leader is both humbling and fulfilling. We focus on the needs of our employees which allows them to meet the needs of our customers. This has been our basic guiding principle since my father, Milt Stevenson Sr. founded Anoplate in 1960.”
— Jim Stevenson, President & CEO, Anoplate Corporation
Why Anoplate Continues to Rank Among the Best Metal Finishing Companies
Founded in 1960, Anoplate serves customers that require precision finishing for regulated and performance-critical applications. Anoplate offers a broad portfolio of metal finishing services, including:
- Electroplating (copper, nickel, chromium, zinc, silver, gold, cadmium, and tin)
- Anodizing for light metals (including aluminum)
- Electroless nickel plating
- Conversion coatings such as passivation and phosphating
- Dry film lubrication
- Vacuum impregnation
Industries Served
Anoplate’s reputation for quality, process diversity, and ability to meet rigid specifications supports a broad base of industries, including:
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Electronics
- Medical
- Optics
- Recreation
Quality & Accreditations
As one of the largest and most respected metal finishing companies in the U.S., Anoplate’s 220+ employees are dedicated to delivering world-class finishing services and products worldwide. Anoplate is proud to be NADCAP accredited and ISO 9001 certified. Learn more about Anoplate’s quality systems and approvals on the Quality page.
Editor Commentary
“Anoplate Corporation has established itself as one of the best finishing operations in the industry. The criteria we used was very stringent, and only the finishing shops that excelled in all four areas made the list. Anoplate is in rare air when it comes to finishing operations.”
— Tim Pennington, Editor, Products Finishing Magazine
FAQ
Is Anoplate NADCAP accredited?
Yes. Anoplate is NADCAP accredited and ISO 9001 certified.
Where is Anoplate located?
Anoplate is headquartered in Syracuse, New York (USA) and serves customers worldwide.
What services does Anoplate offer?
Anoplate provides metal finishing services including anodizing, electroplating, electroless nickel, passivation, conversion coatings, dry film lubrication, and vacuum impregnation.
Why did Anoplate receive Top Shop recognition?
The award is based on benchmarking performance across finishing technology, operational practices, business performance, and workforce development. Anoplate ranked among the highest-performing shops in these categories.
Contact
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Richard Kane (Vice President Human Resources and Organizational Development) at 315-471-6143 or email [email protected].
