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The background of PAVCO Chemical properties

Founded in 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, PAVCO has been a leading force in the development and supply of chemistries for the metal finishing industry. In 1990, PAVCO expanded its reach to the international market, supplying products to finishers across Europe, Asia, and South America. Over time, PAVCO established itself as the world’s leading supplier of zinc finishing technology.

PAVCO's commitment to research and development has resulted in an unmatched portfolio of products designed to meet the evolving needs of the industry. The company has introduced groundbreaking technologies for nickel plating, trivalent chromium plating, and trivalent passivation for zinc and zinc alloys, as well as advanced sealers and topcoats.

PAVCO's products

PAVCO offers a comprehensive range of metal finishing products through its global distribution network. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions and world-class service, ensuring that applicators can deliver the highest quality finishes.

Their product lines include pretreatment systems, functional and decorative electroplating systems, phosphates, and post-plate treatments, including passivation, topcoats/sealers, and torque modifiers.

PAVCO’s bestselling products include:

  • Merlin – An alkaline zinc plating system.
  • SmartZinc – A chloride zinc plating system.
  • NiClipse C – A chloride zinc-nickel plating system.
  • HyProTec – High-performance trivalent chromium passivates for zinc and zinc-nickel.
Further information

For additional details, including marketing materials, submission forms, flyers, brochures, labels, and more, please visit PAVCO's resource page. 

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