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Bell Helicopter adds new supplier

David — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:13:49 +0000

Bell Helicopter adds new supplier

July 16, 2009

Erie, PA

Bell Helicopter Textron added American Tinning & Galvanizing Company (ATG) to their Approved Supplier Classified Part Program for cadmium plating, zinc phosphate, chromate conversion coatings, and sulfuric acid and chromic acid anodizing. ATG’s Chemical Processing systems were audited in June 2009 and in July their Quality Systems were approved in accordance to Bell Helicopters QPS 300 standard.

“This is a very significant achievement for ATG. We can now target manufacturers locally – and nationally – that provide products to Bell Helicopter which are classified as “Primary”, “Critical”, or “Flight Safety”. We are very proud of our Quality and Processing Systems, reported Vice-President, Robin Scheppner.

“This accomplishment goes hand in hand with our NADCAP (National Aerospace Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) certification, which we have obtained every year since 2005 and with “Supplier Merit” in 2008 stated Ms Scheppner.

American Tinning & Galvanizing Company specializes in the corrosion control of metal, steel and aluminum by providing “finishing” services. Some of the metal finishing processes offered include hot dip galvanizing, zinc electroplating, cadmium electroplating, cold black oxide, and black phosphate. The aluminum finishes include sulfuric acid anodizing, chromic acid anodizing, chromate conversion coatings and “two step” architectural bronze anodizing.

American Tinning & Galvanizing Company was founded in 1931 by Fred Carlson and is a third generation, family owned business. Since 2004 the company has become more competitive in the marketplace by expanding its menu of services and earning NADCAP certification. The company has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to upgrade machinery, equipment and critical building repairs over the past 5 years. Today American Tinning & Galvanizing Company employs over 72 employees, working 24 hours a day, 5½ days a week.

Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Honors 2009 Celebration of Excellence Winner

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Erie, PA – The Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership will be honoring American Tinning & Galvanizing Company at its Celebration of Excellence dinner on April 16, 2009. American Tinning is one, of three local companies, being recognized for their Leadership and Commitment to Erie and the surrounding community. A digital copy can be downloaded from the Erie Regional Chamber web site. Please view pages 6 and 7 at the following link. http://issuu.com/eriemagazine/docs/2009-04/7

American Tinning & Galvanizing Company (ATG) specializes in the corrosion control of metal, steel and aluminum by providing “finishing” services. The metal finishing processes offered include hot dip galvanizing, zinc electroplating, cadmium electroplating, cold black oxide, and black phosphate. The aluminum finishes include sulfuric acid anodizing, chromic acid anodizing, chromate conversion coatings and, new in 2008, “two step” architectural bronze anodizing.

The family owned business has 72 fulltime employees and is NADCAP accredited in cadmium plating per QQ-P-416, zinc electroplating per ASTM-B633, sulfuric acid anodizing per MIL-A-8625 type II, and Type I chromic acid anodizing. The Company also offers Architectural Bronze Anodizing, Chromate Conversion coatings and Hot Dip Galvanizing.

American Tinning & Galvanizing Co. Contact: David Bertges 552 W. 12th St. Erie, PA 16501 Phone: 814-456-7053 Fax: 814-459-3297

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DCED Secretary, Senator Earll, Tour Local Award Winning Company

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:17:27 +0000

Erie, PA – Pennsylvania’s Department of Community & Economic Development Acting Secretary, George Cornelius along with State Senator Jane M. Earll (R-49), will tour American Tinning & Galvanizing Company on Thursday, April 16 from 11am until 12 noon.

David Bertges, Financial & HR Manager extended the invitation to the Secretary and Senator to view the energy saving improvements recently completed at the 78 year old company. “These energy saving initiatives have enabled the company to reduce its electric consumption by approximately 15%. The decrease in electric has made it possible for ATG to effectively reduce its environmental footprint, equal to the removal of 67 cars, or saving 690,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. Without low interest funding from the DCED and a grant from the PA DEP this project would not have been possible”, stated Mr. Bertges.

According to Senator Earll, “I thought it was important to showcase this company. American Tinning is a recognized leader in their industry. They’ve been around for a long time and are important to this community. I believe it is meaningful for the Secretary to tour and meet with industry leaders that have the foresight to make investments in energy efficiency that will keep them competitive in the future.”

American Tinning & Galvanizing (ATG) is a family owned business specializing in the corrosion control of metal, steel and aluminum by providing “finishing” services. The company was founded in 1931 by Fred Carlson and is a third generation, family owned business. It was started as a tinning business with one employee and expanded its metal finishing capabilities during WWII. Since 2004 ATG has developed into a prosperous company by becoming more competitive in the marketplace through an expanded menu of services; active pursuit of new customers, and earning Nadcap certification. Today American Tinning & Galvanizing Company employs over 75 employees on the same corner where the business began.

American Tinning & Galvanizing will be presented with the “Celebration of Excellence” Award at the Erie Regional Chamber annual dinner Thursday evening.

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NADCAP Finisher Receives U.S./Canada Joint Certification Approval

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:21:37 +0000

American Tinning & Galvanizing Company received notification from the United States/Canada Joint Certification Office of their DD Form 2345 approval on March 18, 2009. “This approval is just another verification of the quality systems and control procedures that have been implemented at our facility over the past 5 years”, stated Lori Hess, QC Manager.

American Tinning & Galvanizing Co. is NADCAP accredited in cadmium plating per QQ-P-416, zinc electroplating per ASTM-B633, sulfuric acid anodizing per MIL-A-8625 type II, and Type I chromic acid anodizing. ATG also offers Architectural Bronze Anodizing, Chromate Conversion coatings, Electroless Nickel services, and Hot Dip Galvanizing.

The Carlson Erie Division of American Tinning & Galvanizing Company, established in 1955, has been a leading fabricator of plastic or metal tanks and fixtures for the metal finishing industry, as well as offering very technical post-processing machining services. The specialized and knowledgeable design team at Carlson Erie can create custom racks, baskets, tanks, and exhaust systems for any kind of metal finishing project.

American Tinning & Galvanizing Co. Contact: David Bertges 552 W. 12th St. Erie, PA 16501 Phone: 814-456-7053 Fax: 814-459-3297

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Plastic Fabrication Furthers Erie, PA Company’s Growth

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:10:21 +0000

Carlson Erie Corporation, a division of American Tinning & Galvanizing Company, is pleased to announce the opening of a plastic fabrication department. On January 5, 2009, Chris Blakeslee, Fabrication Manager, stated “this is an exciting time for our division; we have been able to add manpower with over 25 years of plastic fabrication know-how to our already expert workforce. This addition will enable us to provide products such as plastic tanks, exhaust systems and material handling fixtures in a variety of plastic applications. We offer Polypropylene, Polyethylene, PVC, Fiberglass, UHMW, and Copolymer” products. ”

Established in 1955, Carlson Erie has been a leading fabricator of metal tanks and fixtures for the metal finishing industry, as well as offering very technical post-processing machining services. The specialized and knowledgeable design team at Carlson Erie can create racks, baskets, tanks, and exhaust systems for any kind of metal finishing project. “Adding plastic fab makes Carlson Erie a ‘one stop shop’ for metal finishers, Blakeslee continued; we can professionally equip any kind of finishing line.”

Carlson Erie Corporation is a division of American Tinning & Galvanizing Company (ATG) which specializes in the corrosion control of metal, steel and aluminum by providing “finishing” services. The family owned business has 72 fulltime employees and is NADCAP accredited in cadmium plating per QQ-P-416, zinc electroplating per ASTM-B633, sulfuric acid anodizing per MIL-A-8625 type II, and Type I chromic acid anodizing. The Company also offers Architectural Bronze Anodizing, Chromate Conversion coatings and Hot Dip Galvanizing.

American Tinning & Galvanizing Co. Contact: David Bertges 552 W. 12th St. Erie, PA 16501 Phone: 814-456-7053 Fax: 814-459-3297

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Buy American First Policy Enacted at Metal Finishing Firm

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:02:08 +0000

American Tinning & Galvanizing Company has recently enacted a, “Buy American First Policy”, Robin Scheppner, Vice – President and Managing Owner of the family owned business located in Erie, Pennsylvania announced on Monday, February 2, 2009. “In an effort to help our local and regional vendors weather the current financial storm we have established the rule that American Tinning & Galvanizing Company will purchase services only from firms operating in the USA” stated Ms. Scheppner. “Historically ATG has always bought American first, but at this downturn we wanted to make it a matter of policy and, hopefully, encourage other local businesses to follow suit”. Ms. Scheppner announced.

American Tinning & Galvanizing Company (ATG) specializes in the corrosion control of metal, steel and aluminum by providing “finishing” services. The metal finishing processes offered include hot dip galvanizing, zinc electroplating, cadmium electroplating, cold black oxide, and black phosphate. The aluminum finishes include sulfuric acid anodizing, chromic acid anodizing, chromate conversion coatings and, new in 2008, “two step” architectural bronze anodizing.

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