Chromal Plating Company

Hard Chrome Specialist serving Los Angeles and Southern California

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Chromal Plating Company: Serving Customers in California since 1947

Chromal Family Small

Family owned and operated, Chromal Plating Company, Inc. has specialized in delivering the most comprehensive hard chrome plating and grinding services available in North America.

With four generations of knowledge, customers such as Northrop, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, Rolls Royce, BAE Systems and many more… know they can count on Chromal Plating to solve problems other platers may take a pass on.

Whether it’s hard chrome plating for Aviation, Industrial Machine Shops, Tool and Die Makers, the Roller Industry–or any of the many other industries we service–the experts at Chromal Plating always seek first to understand our customer’s needs.

A Focus on Being Environmentally Responsive

Chromal helped set the current Air Quality emissions standard, receiving an award of merit from the MFASC for our efforts. In addition, the California Environmental Association recognized our closed loop recovery system for wastewater control with an award of merit. Our commitment to developing compliant and environmentally safe chrome plating processes is ongoing.

Chromal Plating Company Executive Team

bokelman_rayRay F. Bokelman
President

In 1984, working alongside of his father, Ray completed electroplating training at Milton Weiner Labs and NMTA Machining School. In 1991 at 25 years of age, Ray received an “Award of Merit” from the NAMF in recognition of meritorious service and achievement on behalf of the job shop metal finishing industry. Ray is the third generation in his family to succeed in the hard chrome plating industry. Ray is a certified F.A.A. Repairman and brings extraordinary knowledge and experience to the most complex jobs.

 

bokelman rjRJ Bokelman
General Manager

RJ is a certified F.A.A. Repairman with over 15 years’ experience at Chromal Plating Company. Specializing in Process control, chemical analysis, quality control and safety training. RJ is the fourth generation in the family to succeed in Hard Chrome plating. He works side by side with employees and the management team to plan and problem solve for success on every job.

 

Ernie Carmona Ernie J. Carmona
Operation’s Manager

Ernie is a certified F.A.A. Repairman with over 33 years’ experience at Chromal Plating Company. Ernie is certified in Total Quality Management and does an exceptional job being responsible for production control, job planning, and customer service. Besides being a great communicator, Ernie is very knowledgeable and experienced in handling difficult jobs.

 

osborn_robin Robin E. Osborn
Chief Financial Officer

Employed since 1984, Robin oversees all financial aspects of Chromal Plating Company. She is responsible for preparing, and adhering to, a 5-year financial plan. Robin oversees all human resources and administrative functions. She has a strong sense for Sales and Marketing and works creatively to keep updating the company’s marketing tools and website.

With a commitment to “Right the first time every time” it’s easy to see why Chromal customers keep returning. Contact us today and experience our commitment to exceeding customer expectations—whether it’s one piece or 10,000.

Specialized Services

Hard Chrome on Aluminium

Expedite Available

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1748 Workman Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Office: 323-225-6121

Fax: 323-223-1600

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