Surface Finishing Support

Haviland provides surface finishing services and support built around process understanding and real-world production demands. Our team works alongside customers to evaluate conditions, recommend appropriate chemistry, and support consistent day-to-day operations.

We help finishers reduce rework and line downtime by pairing proven chemistries with process troubleshooting and on-site testing. From chemical selection to ongoing process support, we focus on keeping surface finishing lines running smoothly and efficiently.

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Surface Finishing Chemistries


Hav­i­land sup­plies a broad port­fo­lio of sur­face fin­ish­ing chemistries designed to sup­port pre­treat­ment, plat­ing, con­ver­sion coat­ing, and post-treat­ment process­es. These chemistries are sup­port­ed by tech­ni­cal guid­ance to help ensure prop­er appli­ca­tion and con­sis­tent results.

Prod­uct line seg­ments include:

  • Clean­ers and pre­treat­ment chemistries 
  • Zinc and zinc alloy plating 
  • Cop­per plating 
  • Nick­el plating 
  • Chrome process­es
  • Phos­phate and black oxide 
  • Elec­tro­less nickel 
  • Alu­minum finishing 
  • Post-treat­ment chemistries

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Markets Served


Haviland supports surface finishing across a wide range of industries, including:

> Automotive

> Aerospace

> Manufacturing and fabrication

> Government and defense

> Recreation and RV

> Industrial equipment

Surface finishing for metals

Value Added Services

Sur­face fin­ish­ing per­for­mance depends on more than chem­istry alone. Hav­i­land sup­ports cus­tomers with ser­vices designed to improve process con­trol, reduce risk, and sup­port compliance.

Ser­vices include: 

  • Ana­lyt­i­cal lab­o­ra­to­ry test­ing and process evaluation 
  • Tech­ni­cal trou­bleshoot­ing and optimization 
  • Reg­u­la­to­ry and doc­u­men­ta­tion support 
  • Train­ing and consultation 
  • Key instru­ments: AAS, ICP, HPLC, XRF, salt spray cham­bers, etc. 

Our ser­vices are designed to sup­port sta­ble process­es and reli­able outcomes

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Laboratory Services and Capabilities


Haviland’s on-site Creative Chemistry Center provides the analytical and technical foundation behind our surface finishing programs. Our chemists and technicians support process control, performance evaluation, and compliance through laboratory testing and analysis.

Key laboratory capabilities include advanced analytical instrumentation and the ability to support both hazardous and non-hazardous sample analysis.

Laboratory support includes:

> Quality control testing

> Certifications and audits

> Technical documentation support including TDS, specifications, COAs, and SDS

> Process and chemistry evaluation

> Certifications: CEF & MSF certified staff

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Supply and Logistics

Con­sis­tent sur­face fin­ish­ing requires con­sis­tent sup­ply. Hav­i­land sup­ports sur­face fin­ish­ing pro­grams through­out the Mid­west with coor­di­nat­ed logis­tics and flex­i­ble deliv­ery options to help ensure chem­istry is avail­able when and where it is needed.

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Why Haviland


In business since 1934, Haviland brings immense surface finishing experience supported by proven chemistries, laboratory-backed technical support, and dependable distribution. Our focus on quality, process stability, and customer service helps customers maintain consistent finishes and compliant operations. We aren’t just a supplier, we’re a partner.

Talk with our team about surface finishing chemistry, process support, or documentation needs for your operation. Let’s get to work!

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