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IT’S HOW YOU FINISH

IT’S HOW YOU FINISH

We’re a developer and supplier of chemistries for the metal finishing industry since 1948.

In PAVCO, we develop products and deliver services of the highest quality at a reasonable cost.

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  • Industry, Industrial insights
  • July 25, 2025

Best Practices for Chemical Waste Management in Metal Plating Facilities

In the metal-plating industry, chemical-waste management is more than a regulatory checkbox—it’s a cornerstone of sustainable, efficient operations. As innovators in metal-finishing chemistry, we’re committed to helping facil...
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  • Industry
  • July 25, 2025

ASTM B571 Explained: Why Adhesion Matters in Metal Plating

In metal finishing, a coating is only as good as its grip. If the deposit can’t stay put, corrosion creeps in, parts fail, and warranties become headaches. That’s why the industry leans on ASTM B571 – “Standard Practice for Q...
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  • Pre-plating
  • July 24, 2025

What Is a Soak Cleaner? A Key Step in Metal Pre-Treatment

Metal finishing is a critical process in industries such as automotive, construction, electronics, and aerospace. A crucial yet often overlooked step in this process is soak cleaning, an essential pre-treatment phase that ens...
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