Advanced Technical Finishing (ATF), a surface treatment resource for components from the aerospace, defense, commercial, medical and transportation industries, is undertaking a $10 million dollar facility revitalization.
Adding a total of 16,000 square feet to its current facility, ATF has taken on this renovation in order to speed execution, decrease turnaround time and meet increasing consumer demand for tight-tolerance, mission-critical work, according to the company. Plans include the upgrading of the plant's current anodizing line equipment (allowing for increased capacity on Type I, II and III anodizing), as well as installation of new electroless nickel lines and a titanium Type II & III finishing line. These additions will introduce military-grade coatings, currently available exclusively in the western United States, to the east coast.
In addition to these improvements, ATF has renovated its 3,000 square foot painting facility with BR127 capabilities with large sandblasting booths; new temperature and humidly controlled paint booths; walk in curing ovens for paint and powder coating; a 70-ton self-contained chiller unit; a DI water system for process lines that include large reserve tanks; and an automatic Controlstik II rinse tank monitoring system that maintains optimal water quality and provides water savings of up to 85%. A new ventilation system was installed to create a healthier and cleaner work place.
"We are very excited about all the growth ATF is experiencing this year," said John Cordes, ATF's Chief Operating Officer. "Not only are we expanding both operations and capabilities, but our expansion is creating jobs. To help manage this growth, we have assembled a new management team comprised of seasoned leaders with over 120 years of combined industry experience."
The new management team at ATF includes Scott Dennis, Quality Manager; Aaron Stinson, VP of Business Development; Justin Hankins, Operations Manager; Eric Bevels, Manager of Painting Services; and John Cordes, Chief Operating Officer.
ATF is ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 Rev C certified and completing its NADCAP certification.
For more information contact:
John Cordes
Advanced Technical Finishing
1003 Orchard Street
Huntsville, AL 35804
256-534-8426
john.cordes@advancedtf.com
www.advancedtf.com