Every year, top-performing surface finishing and coatings shops across North America participate in the Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Program to evaluate their operational performance. Much more than an award, Top Shops provides participating shops with custom reports based on the benchmarking data submitted — offering a valuable assessment of how operations compare to industry […]
Electronic Newsletter July 2026 Our latest quarterly newsletter is attached. We hope you enjoy reading it!
For over 45 years, manufacturers across the United States have turned to Professional Plating Inc. for one reason: we deliver results, not just finished parts. From our facility in Brillion, Wisconsin, we operate as a true Total Solution Provider, combining industry-leading finishing technologies, value-added services, and supply chain services to move your business forward. A […]
Since 1979, Professional Plating Inc. has helped manufacturers select the right finishing solutions for parts ranging from small fasteners to large structural weldments. One of the biggest misconceptions in metal finishing is that there is a single “best” coating. The right finish depends on the part design, substrate, operating environment, production volume, and performance requirements. […]
Electronic Newsletter April 2026 The latest edition of our quarterly newsletter is attached. We hope you enjoy reading it!
When coating complex metal parts, the biggest risk isn’t always what you can see, it’s what you can’t. In real-world applications, corrosion and coating failure typically start in recessed areas, sharp corners, and enclosed spaces. These are also the exact areas where traditional coating methods struggle to reach. For manufacturers, that gap between visible coverage […]
Metal components are used in everything from industrial equipment to consumer products, and protecting those components from damage is essential for long-term performance. Exposure to moisture, chemicals, and everyday friction can quickly lead to corrosion, wear, and costly failures. One of the most effective finishing methods for preventing these issues is powder coating. Powder coating […]
When it comes to metal finishing, choosing the right plating process can significantly impact your project’s cost, efficiency, and final quality. Two common processes are barrel coating and rack plating. While both deliver durable, protective finishes, the right option depends on your part size, volume, and performance requirements. At Professional Plating, we help customers determine […]
The latest edition of our quarterly newsletter is attached. We hope you enjoy reading it! Electronic Newsletter January 2026
Professional Plating (PPI) has been a preferred supplier and partner of Lincoln Industries for more than ten years. Currently, PPI processes and finishes more than 130 different part numbers for Lincoln Industries. Over the years PPI has become a key player in Lincoln Industries growth strategy as a member of Lincoln Industries’ supplier advisory council. At Lincoln Industries, we rely on PPI and their competent people to meet customer commitments, projects quality requirements and timelines. PPI continuously meets our demanding criteria for delivery performance, customer support and business impact. During the last couple years we have re-sourced multiple projects from poor performing suppliers to PPI. Cosmetic gloss powder is a difficult finish and very few companies have the systems and the technical abilities that PPI has, to be able to consistently process it successfully. Lincoln Industries people and PPI people have very close business relationships at each level and work closely on a daily basis. We appreciate PPI’s commitment as we work together to meet or exceed the high expectations of our customers.
