May 31, 2010 – Erie, PA
Fifty employees and guests of American Tinning & Galvanizing Company were able to enjoy VIP treatment at the opening night of Lake Erie Speedway on May 29, 2010. All the guests enjoyed the excitement of the races from the patio seating on the 4th turn. “The company wanted to do something a little different for the Supervisors and long time employees of the Company. The company is always looking for new and exciting events to attend as a group; Lake Erie Speedway was a perfect fit” stated the HR Manager, David Bertges. Assistant foreman, Bob Harris commented, “with Private Parking Passes, a fully catered air conditioned suite and Patio Seating we all felt like VIP’s today, not to mention the exciting races and fireworks.

American Tinning & Galvanizing Company (ATG) was founded in 1931 and 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, electro less nickel, cold black oxide, and Zinc Phosphate. The aluminum finishes include sulfuric acid anodizing, chromic acid anodizing, chromate conversion coatings and “two step” architectural bronze anodizing.

American Tinning & Galvanizing Company employs over 63 employees, working 24 hours a day, 5½ days a week. The company occupies 72,000 square feet of production, fabrication and warehouse space on the same corner it did over 79 years ago.

Erie, PA – Employees of American Tinning & Galvanizing Company enthusiastically rallied around the United Way of Erie County during their Annual Campaign.  “60 % of our workforce contributed to this year’s campaign. The employees contribution exceeded over $ 8,000” stated the Financial & HR Manager, David Bertges.  “I am really proud of our employees; especially this year when the need is so critical, they came through in grand fashion” declared Vice President Robin Scheppner. “It truly demonstrates their caring for the less fortunate in the community.” 

         This past year American Tinning & Galvanizing Company started a new program called “Give 8 Get 8”.  When an employee volunteers 8 hours of their time to a local non-profit they receive 8 hours of paid time off.  Nearly a dozen employees took part in the program in 2009. 

        American Tinning & Galvanizing Company (ATG) specializes in the corrosion control of metal, steel and aluminum by providing “finishing” services to our customers. 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. It was started as a tinning business with one employee and expanded its metal finishing capabilities during WWII. In 1955, Fred & Harry Carlson established Carlson Erie Corporation as a fabricator of tanks and racks for ATG and the plating industry. Carlson’s son-in-law, Jack Scheppner managed Carlson Erie Corporation and in the late 1970’s took over both companies. Upon Mr. Scheppner’s retirement the leadership of the company was passed on to his daughter, Kathleen. In 2004, Kathleen retired and Carlson Erie was merged into American Tinning & Galvanizing Company as its fabrication division. With Kathleen’s retirement, Jacqueline “Robin” Scheppner took the helm as Vice President and managing owner.

Today American Tinning & Galvanizing Company employs over 63 employees, working 24 hours a day, 5½ days a week. The company occupies 72,000 square feet of production, fabrication and warehouse space on the same corner it did over 78 years ago.

ATG employees participate in PA Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup

July 20, 2009

Erie, PA

               West 12^th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania is a little cleaner this week after employees and family members of American Tinning & Galvanizing Company participated in their quarterly Adopt-a-Highway program. The 14 participants picked up litter and garbage on West 12^th Street between Peach Street and Weschler this past Saturday morning.  “Surprisingly we had a really good time picking up the trash, I think we picked up a total of twenty bags of garbage”, stated first time participant 17 year old Kaylin Wyant.  “I can’t wait to do it again”.  Members of the group also eradicated graffiti or “tags” on public electrical boxes and light poles.

               American Tinning & Galvanizing Company began its participation in the Penn Dot Adopt-a-Highway program three years ago in an effort to beautify the major access into downtown Erie.  “We undertook this program because the West 12^th Street corridor was getting some really bad press so we decided to spruce up the neighborhood” commented Financial Manager, David Bertges. 

               This was the third time the Company picked up litter and garbage on West 12^th Street this year.  They are planning another fall clean up for October 2009.