Our Story & Mission
From a small family operation to one of the Gulf Coast's most trusted metal finishing facilities — here's how we got here.
Fifteen Years of Precision & Trust
Quality Assured Plating was founded in 2008 with a simple mission: provide manufacturers with plating services they can rely on — every single time.
What started as a small operation with two plating tanks has grown into a full-service metal finishing facility serving over 500 active clients across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.
Our founder, Michael Johnson, brought 20 years of industry experience from large industrial plating houses. He saw an opportunity to combine big-facility capabilities with small-business attentiveness — and Quality Assured Plating was born.
Founded
ISO Certified
The Principles That Guide Us
Precision First
Every measurement counts. We maintain tight tolerances on thickness, adhesion, and appearance because we know your reputation depends on it.
Partnership Over Transactions
We build relationships, not just orders. Many of our clients have been with us since day one — that's not an accident.
Documentation & Traceability
Complete records for every batch. Certificates of conformity, thickness reports, and test data — all included.
Meet The Experts
Our team brings decades of combined experience in metal finishing, plating chemistry, and quality assurance.
Michael Johnson
Founder & CEO
25 years in metal finishing. Former senior chemist at major plating company. University of Louisiana chemistry graduate.
Sarah Williams
Quality Manager
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer. Leads our ISO 9001:2015 quality management system and continuous improvement initiatives.
David Chen
Operations Director
15 years managing industrial finishing operations. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Expert in process optimization.
Jennifer Martinez
Technical Lead
Specialist in plating chemistry and bath maintenance. Handles complex alloy plating and custom finish development.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Quality Assured Plating maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring our quality management system meets international standards.
What this means for you:
- ✓ Documented processes for every operation
- ✓ Regular internal audits and management review
- ✓ Traceability from raw materials to finished goods
- ✓ Continuous improvement culture and corrective actions
Our Facility
Located in Ville Platte, Louisiana, our 25,000 square foot facility houses state-of-the-art plating lines and testing equipment.
Capabilities
- ● Electrolytic plating: 8 automated lines
- ● Powder coating: 2 cure ovens (12' x 8' x 6')
- ● Anodizing: Type II & Type III capabilities
- ● In-house testing: salt spray, thickness, adhesion
- ● Waste treatment: EPA compliant system
Industries Served
- ● Aerospace & Defense
- ● Oil & Gas Equipment
- ● Automotive & Truck
- ● Agriculture & Construction Equipment
- ● Marine & Heavy Equipment
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