U.S. Chrome https://www.uschrome.com/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:33:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://www.uschrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-US-Chrome-Corporation-Site-Icon-32x32.jpg U.S. Chrome https://www.uschrome.com/ 32 32 2026 SHOT Week Supplier Showcase & SHOT Show https://www.uschrome.com/2026-shot-week-supplier-showcase-shot-show/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:08:34 +0000 https://www.uschrome.com/?p=14196 The 2026 SHOT Week brings together more than 3,000 of the top OEM suppliers and Manufacturers in the outdoor industries. The shows offer attendees direct access to the materials, components and services they need to strengthen their business.

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U.S. Chrome Corporation is headed to Las Vegas for the 2026 SHOT Week

2026 Supplier Showcase (Booth #51600)

The 2026 Supplier Showcase, taking place Monday, January 19th and Tuesday, January 20th on the fifth floor of the Venetian Expo, brings together more than 500 of the top OEM suppliers, and U.S. Chrome will be there. If you’re looking to strengthen your supply chain, discover new materials or explore custom solutions, this is your shot.

 

The Supplier Showcase gives manufacturers direct access to the materials, components and services needed to build their next-generation products. It’s where face-to-face conversations turn into long-term partnerships.

 

Why attend the Supplier Showcase?

 

  • Efficient Sourcing: Meet hundreds of qualified suppliers in one place, including U.S. Chrome, so you can save time, reduce vendor searches and find new partners in a single trip.
  • Hands-On Conversations: Share your challenges face-to-face with our application engineers and we can discuss how our 85 years of electroplating knowledge can benefit your business.
  • Stronger Supply Chains: Build resilience by connecting with new and backup suppliers. Keep your operation moving forward with flexible, cost-effective solutions.

 

U.S. Chrome will be exhibiting in Booth #51600!

2026 SHOT Show (Booth #11677)

As the outdoor industry’s premier event, SHOT Show brings together more than 2,500 exhibitors and tens of thousands of professional buyers from around the globe. U.S. Chrome will be at Booth #11677, located on level 2 of The Venetian Expo, adjacent to the Outdoor BBQ, Beer Garden, and the bridge to Caesars Forum.

 

SHOT Show is where the industry converges. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect face-to-face with customers, meet new prospects and see firsthand what sets others apart. Reach out to one of our facilities and we can provide you with information on the show and how to find us.

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]]> U.S. Chrome of New York | Top Shop 2025 https://www.uschrome.com/u-s-chrome-of-new-york-top-shop-2025/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:46:59 +0000 https://www.uschrome.com/?p=14021 Annually, the top-performing coating and finishing establishments across North America participate in the Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Program to assess and enhance their operational efficiency. U.S. Chrome Corp. of New York has won this award 5 of the last 6 years!

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Products Finishing’s Elite 2025 Top Shops Distinction Awarded to U.S. Chrome Corporation of New York

Annually, the top-performing coating and finishing establishments across North America participate in the Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Program to assess and enhance their operational efficiency. Beyond an award, the program provides participating shops with customized reports derived from comprehensive benchmarking data, providing valuable insights into their operational comparative performance with industry counterparts across pivotal performance metrics.

“This is the 11th year of the Top Shops Benchmarking Survey — a program developed to give industrial finishers a non-biased, data-driven way of evaluating their business,” says Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis. “With each edition, we continue to refine the survey process and deliver benchmarking reports that offer real value for participants.”

In addition to these customized insights, qualifying shops receive recognition across Products Finishing’s media platforms and at industry events, elevating Top Shops status to a significant achievement within the finishing industry.

U.S. Chrome Corporation of New York has been designated as a 2025 Products Finishing Top Shop, commensurate with the outcomes of this year’s benchmarking survey.

“This distinction reflects strong performance across a range of business and operational metrics — a testament to the dedication and excellence of your entire team,” says Francis. “Sincere congratulations to the team at U.S. Chrome Corp. of New York for earning recognition as a 2025 Top Shop.”

Each year, hundreds of finishing operations contribute to the Top Shops program, contributing to an accumulating dataset that supports ongoing advancements in finishing technology, business strategy, workforce development, and shopfloor performance.

To learn more about the Top Shops Benchmarking program, visit: gardnerintelligence.com/report/top-shops-benchmarking

About U.S Chrome Corporation of New York
US Chrome Corp. of New York is located at 31 Swan Street, Batavia, NY 14020 and offers Hard Chrome, Flash Chrome, Cerakote, Welding, and Polishing. They are Nadcap Accredited for Chemical Processing (AC7108) and Aerospace Quality Systems (AC7004).

Contact information:

US Chrome Corporation of New York
31 Swan Street
Batavia, NY 14020
Mike Klotzbach
888-674-8256
mklotzbach@uschrome.com

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]]> U.S. Chrome of New York | Top Shop 2024 https://www.uschrome.com/u-s-chrome-of-new-york-top-shop-2024/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:13:32 +0000 https://www.uschrome.com/?p=13806 U.S. Chrome Corp. of New York has once again been awarded Products Finishing's Elite Top Shop distinction. For the last 10 years, Products Finishing's Top Shop award has been the benchmark for finishing companies in the US. We're proud that our New York facility has been award this great distinction for 2024.

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U.S. Chrome Corp. of New York Awarded Products Finishing's Elite 2024 Top Shops Distinction

Each year, leading coating and finishing shops throughout North America participate in Products Finishing’s Top Shops benchmarking program to gain insights for improving shopfloor practices and refining business operations. This initiative goes beyond awards, providing detailed reports from the Top Shops Benchmarking Survey that offer data-driven insights into shop performance across various key operational metrics. These reports enable shops to gauge their standing against industry peers and identify areas for improvement.

 

“This is the 10th year we’ve conducted the Top Shops Benchmarking Survey — a program designed to give industrial coaters and finishers a non-biased way of measuring their shop’s performance,” says Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis. “This year we’ve worked to streamline and simplify the survey process for participants, with added benefit of improving turnaround time of the custom reports we generate.”

 

In addition to the custom benchmarking reports, qualifying Top Shops are celebrated in Products Finishing’s various media channels and at industry events, making qualification as a Top Shop an important accolade for shops in the finishing industry. 

 

U.S. Chrome Corp. of New York has been selected as a Products Finishing Top Shop in electroplating and anodizing for 2024, based on data analytics from this year’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey. 

 

“Sincere congratulations to the team at U.S. Chrome Corp. of New York upon achieving status as a 2024 Products Finishing Top Shop,” Francis says. “The selection process for Top Shops is based on numerous aspects of your business, and qualifying as a Top Shop is a reflection your team’s hard work and cause for celebration.”

 

Hundreds of shops participate in Top Shops each year, resulting in a collection of data and statistics that prove invaluable for discovering and assessing areas for growth and improvement, including finishing technology, performance and practices, business strategy and human resources.

 

To learn more about Top Shops Benchmarking visit gardnerintelligence.com/report/top-shops-benchmarking

 

About U.S Chrome Corporation of New York
US Chrome Corp. of New York is located at 31 Swan Street, Batavia, NY 14020 and offers Hard Chrome, Flash Chrome, Cerakote, Welding, and Polishing. They are Nadcap Accredited for Chemical Processing (AC7108) and Aerospace Quality Systems (AC7004).

Contact information:

US Chrome Corporation of New York
31 Swan Street
Batavia, NY 14020
Mike Klotzbach
888-674-8256
mklotzbach@uschrome.com

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]]> EASTEC 2023 https://www.uschrome.com/eastec-2023/ Thu, 11 May 2023 19:33:44 +0000 https://www.uschrome.com/?p=13268 EASTEC runs from May 16-18 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. US Chrome Corporation will be exhibiting at Booth 5612. Meet key decision makers and tool and technology suppliers.

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EASTEC 2023

EASTEC, the largest Northeast Manufacturing Trade show, will be held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA from May 16th to the 18th. The show is produced by SME and AMT to bring together key decision makers, major tool and technology suppliers and thought leaders from across a broad spectrum of manufacturing disciplines. EASTEC celebrates the historical importance of Northeast manufacturing while showcasing its future in leading-edge industries such as aerospace, medical devices, automotive, industrial equipment and defense. Attendees have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with exhibitors from across the country.

Come meet our team at Booth #5612 to see how we can help you with your plating needs. U.S. Chrome offers Hard Chrome, Thin Dense Chrome, Electroless Nickel, Electrolytic Nickel, NiCom, and Alternative Coating services.

Manufacturing Technology Series

EASTEC is part of the Manufacturing Technology Series – bringing together strategic events under one umbrella. The Manufacturing Technology Series creates a consistent platform to ensure an unparalleled experience, bringing decision-makers from diverse industries together with leading suppliers of advanced manufacturing technology, equipment and tooling. Learn more about the Manufacturing Technology Series.


About SME

SME is a non-profit association of professionals, educators, and students committed to promoting and supporting the manufacturing industry. One way SME promotes manufacturing is by hosting and partnering with other leading manufacturing associations to create leading manufacturing events. Learn more about SME. 


About AMT

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents builders and distributors of manufacturing technology — the advanced machinery, devices, and digital equipment that U.S. manufacturing relies on to be productive, innovative, and competitive. AMT partners with SME to co-produce the MT Series. Learn more about AMT.

Eastern States Exposition

Eastern States Exposition is 25 minutes from the Bradley International Airport (BDL) located in Windsor Locks, CT and is easily accessible off I-91 in West Springfield, MA.

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]]> 2023 Greater Chicago Design-2-Part Show https://www.uschrome.com/2023-greater-chicago-design-2-part-show/ Thu, 11 May 2023 19:10:01 +0000 https://www.uschrome.com/?p=13262 From May 17-18, U.S. Chrome Corp. of Illinois will be exhibiting in booth 237 at the Greater Chicago Design-2-Part Show. Meet over 250 suppliers at one of the largest design & contract manufacturing shows.

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2023 Greater Chicago Design-2-Part Show

On May 17th & 18th, U.S. Chrome Corp. of Illinois will be exhibiting in Booth 237 at the Greater Chicago Design-2-Part Show. For over 25 years the Greater Chicago D2P show, featuring over 250 companies, has been the largest design and contract manufacturing show in North America. The Greater Chicago show will take place in Schaumburg, IL at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Industry employees can register to attend the show at https://www.d2p.com/registration/.

 

Come meet our team at Booth #237 to see how we can help you with your plating needs. U.S. Chrome offers Hard Chrome, Thin Dense Chrome, Electroless Nickel, Electrolytic Nickel, NiCom, and Alternative Coating services.

Schaumburg Convention Center

Located in the Northwest Chicago suburb of Schaumburg just 12 miles from O’Hare Airport, the center features easy access to I-90 and I-290/53, and offers free onsite parking.

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]]> U.S. Chrome Partners with NASA’s JPL on Europa Clipper https://www.uschrome.com/us-chrome-partners-with-nasa-jpl-on-europa-clipper/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:07:16 +0000 https://www.uschrome.com/?p=13214 At the U.S. Chrome headquarters, NASA’s JPL engineers work closely together with the U.S. Chrome research and development team. Learn what U.S. Chrome had to solve for and why it was imperative that NASA’s JPL worked with an experienced electroplater that they could trust.

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U.S. Chrome Corporation Partners with NASA’s JPL on Europa Clipper Spacecraft

With NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft set to launch in October 2024, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), in Pasadena, CA, have been testing a full-size copy of the spacecraft to ensure it can withstand the physical stresses of launch and space travel. During this phase of the mission, engineers discovered that the spacecraft’s ‘Heat Redistribution System’ was failing. The source of the failure; The hard chromium plating on a critical permanent magnet rotor.

NASA Europa Clipper
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The ‘Heat Redistribution System’ is used to control the spacecraft’s temperature while it is exposed to the extreme temperatures of space (-455oF/-270oC). Inside that system, a ‘canned pump’, powered by a brushless DC motor, circulates coolant at a high rate. Engineers found that a small, permanent magnet rotor, inside the motor, was succumbing from tribological issues and unable to maintain the 12,000 rpm requirements to sufficiently run the system. In need of an experienced and reliable electroplating company, able to plate on a tough geometry, NASA’s JPL engineers reached out to U.S. Chrome Corporation.

U.S. Chrome had to develop a comprehensive plating process to chromium plate two geometrically discrete surface areas consisting of two shaft ODs and their adjacent thrust faces on the small magnetic rotor. The effort included establishing even current distribution over the challenging surface area by engineering specialized tooling to fit the parts vexing shape and small size. In addition, the utilization of specialty low amperage rectifiers and the development of a new method to clean the rotors to mitigate pitting in the chromium had to be implemented for the project to be successful.

At the U.S. Chrome headquarters, in Stratford, CT, NASA’s JPL engineers worked closely together with the U.S. Chrome research and development team. Their teamwork on the project allowed them to make it past every hurdle that came up, and after 2 years of dedication, the joint teams successfully developed a combination of processes to properly plate the part. Since development, U.S. Chrome has successfully plated several rounds of rotors for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will travel for five and a half years towards Jupiter’s moon Europa. The spacecraft will perform nearly 50 close flybys, conduct a detailed survey of Jupiter’s moon Europa, and will carry an advanced suite of science instruments to determine whether the icy moon could harbor conditions suitable for life.

For more information on the Europa Clipper spacecraft and mission, see https://europa.nasa.gov/.

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]]> 2023 Greater New York Design-2-Part Show https://www.uschrome.com/2023-greater-new-york-design-2-part-show/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:40:57 +0000 https://www.uschrome.com/?p=13125 The 2023 Greater New York Design-2-Part Show is the most efficient place to meet over 200 American suppliers. U.S. Chrome Corporation will be located at Booth #339. We look forward to seeing you April 26-27.

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2023 Greater New York Design-2-Part Show

The Greater New York Design-2-Part Show is the most efficient place to meet high-quality American suppliers of custom parts, stock parts, and manufacturing services. The Secaucus, NJ show will exclusively feature over 200 American suppliers that can help your business. The New York show will be held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center and is open to registered guests on April 26th & 27th. Industry employees can register to attend the show at https://www.d2p.com/registration/.

 

Come meet our team at Booth #339 to see how we can help you with your plating needs. U.S. Chrome offers Hard Chrome, Thin Dense Chrome, Electroless Nickel, Electrolytic Nickel, NiCom, and Alternative Coating services.

Meadowlands Exposition Center

Located in Secaucus, NJ just 5 miles from Manhattan, the center is accessible to al major interstate arteries including the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. The expo will offer complimentary onsite parking.

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]]> 2023 SHOT Show & Supplier Showcase https://www.uschrome.com/2023-shot-show-and-supplier-showcase/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:56:36 +0000 https://www.uschrome.com/?p=12803 U.S. Chrome Corporation will be alongside more than 500 suppliers and 2,000 exhibitors for the 2023 SHOT Show & Supplier Showcase at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. U.S. Chrome Corporation will be located at Booth #51600 (Supplier Showcase) & Booth #43068 (SHOT Show).

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U.S. Chrome Corporation Exhibits at the 2023 SHOT Show and Supplier Showcase

U.S. Chrome Corporation will be joining more than 500 suppliers at the 2023 Supplier Showcase and 2,000 exhibits at the 2023 SHOT Show at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. The 2023 Supplier Showcase will be held on the 5th floor of the Venetian Expo on January 16th and 17th, while the 2023 SHOT Show will be in the 1st and 2nd floors of the Venetian Expo from January 17th to January 20th.

 

U.S. Chrome will have an exhibit at each event, and we look forward to being there. You can find U.S. Chrome at the Supplier Showcase in Booth #51600 and at the SHOT Show in Booth #43068.

Our team will be presenting our materials and services during the Supplier Showcase. Remember to set aside time Monday, Jan. 16 or Tuesday, Jan. 17 to walk up to the 5th floor and meet with us. Bring your engineers, R&D Specialists, purchasing agents, etc. We look forward to seeing you! Attendance is FREE for any registered 2023 SHOT Show exhibitor or attendee.

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  • Tools
  • Machinery
  • Plastics
  • Metal Extrusions
  • Fabrics
  • OE Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Logistics
  • Software

The SHOT Show is the world’s most comprehensive trade show for professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting, outdoor, law enforcement and armed forces industries. This year’s show in both The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum will offer unique opportunities for attendees to experience the best in firearms, ammunition, law enforcement, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics and other related products and services first-hand.

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]]> IMTS 2022 https://www.uschrome.com/imts-2022-chicago/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:30:17 +0000 https://www.uschrome.com/?p=12590 The 2022 International Manufacturing Technology Show takes place at the McCormick Place Convention Center, September 12th-17th, in Chicago, Illinois. U.S. Chrome Corporation will be located at Booth #433110. We look forward to connecting with you at the show!

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Connect with U.S. Chrome at IMTS 2022

Are you interested in industrial plating finishes or in need of a new plater? Come connect with us at the 2022 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. The show runs from September 12th – 17th at McCormick Place, where you will find over 15,000 new machining technologies. From exhibitors to on-site events to attractions and conferences, there is much to discover at IMTS.

Here are a few ways to connect with us at the show

Schedule a meeting with U.S. Chrome

Schedule a meeting with one of our industrial surface finishing experts at booth #433110. Our application engineers will meet with you at your desired time to learn more about your current, and upcoming, projects. Our team can answer all of your questions and start planning towards your vital deadlines! Fill out a Contact Form to schedule your next meeting!

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Schedule U.S. Chrome to visit your booth

For exhibitors, we are scheduling visits directly to your booth by a U.S. Chrome team member! With the increasing number of anticipated attendees at this years show, we wanted to offer a new way for companies to connect with us. If you don’t believe that you will be able to leave your booth during the show, let an expert in industrial surface finishing come to you! Fill out the Contact Form below and one of our qualified application engineers reach out to visit your booth at your requested time to discuss your needs and upcoming projects.

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Stop by our booth #433110 at your convenience

However you’re planning to walk the show, feel free to stop by our booth whenever you have the time. Our booth, #433110, is located in West Building, Level 3, and will be available each day of the show from 9:00am to 5:00pm CST. Come by to watch our surface finishing videos, grab some free giveaways, and see our industrial plating capabilities first-hand. U.S. Chrome offers Hard Chrome, Thin Dense Chrome, Electroless Nickel, Electrolytic Nickel, NiCom, and Alternative Coating services.

McCormick Place

McCormick Place is comprised of four buildings, the North, South, East and West Buildings. Each Building has multiple points of entry, depending on your choice of transportation or the primary location of your event.

McCormick Place 
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive,
Chicago, IL 60616
U.S. Chrome Corporation
Booth #433110
West Building, Level 3

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]]> U.S. Chrome Corp. of New York Awarded Elite 2022 Top Shop https://www.uschrome.com/us-chrome-corp-of-new-york-awarded-elite-2022-top-shop/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:29:44 +0000 https://www.uschrome.com/?p=12504 The 2022 Products Finishing Top Shops designation for the best finishing shops in North America will be claimed for the third consecutive year by U.S. Chrome Corporation of New York. The Top Shops awards program measures finishing shops across every industry based on several key performance indicators.

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U.S. Chrome Corp. of New York Awarded Product’s Finishing Elite 2022 Top Shops Distinction

2022 Top Shops Award Logo - US Chrome of New York

The 2022 Products Finishing Top Shops designation for the best finishing shops in North America will be claimed for the third consecutive year by U.S. Chrome Corporation of New York. The Top Shops awards program measures finishing shops across every industry based on several key performance indicators. The program also provides comparative data to each facility in order to optimize and improve their current procedures and operations.

“This is the 8th year we’ve conducted the Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, offering industrial finishers with valuable insights into their shop’s performance,” says Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis. “In addition, the survey results offer a non-biased way to recognize finishing operations that are leading the industry in terms of expanding capabilities and employing innovative solutions.”

 

Scoring for the Top Shops award is based on data analytics from this year’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey. Only the top 50 shops in the country are awarded the prestigious Products Finishing ‘Top Shop’ designation.

 

“The selection process for Top Shops is rigorous,” Francis says. “Numerous metrics are considered every year during the vetting process. Being selected as a Top Shop is a reflection your team’s hard work and is cause for celebration.”

 

Every year, the Top Shops awards compiles data from hundreds of finishing shops, each competing to be recognized as one of the best shops in America. Each facility receives a wealth of data and statistics in order to assess areas of growth and improvement, including performance and practices, business strategy, and human resources.

 

To learn more about Top Shops Benchmarking visit gardnerintelligence.com/report/top-shops-benchmarking

 

About U.S Chrome Corporation of New York

US Chrome Corp. of New York is located at 31 Swan Street, Batavia, NY 14020 and offers Hard Chrome, Flash Chrome, Spray Chrome, Cerakote, Hydrodip, Welding, and Polishing. They are Nadcap Accredited for Chemical Processing (AC7108) and Aerospace Quality Systems (AC7004).

Contact information:

US Chrome Corporation of New York
31 Swan Street
Batavia, NY 14020
Mike Klotzbach
888-674-8256
mklotzbach@uschrome.com

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