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South Bend, IN

Quick-Turn, High-Quality Metal Finishing

Located in the heart of the Midwest, our South Bend team focuses on delivering quality, at speed. We specialize in Aluminum Anodizing and Electroless Nickel Plating, supporting manufacturers across Indiana with high-quality and short lead times.

With dedicated truck routes throughout Indiana, we provide a seamless and reliable outsourcing experience – making it easy to connect with our services.

Learn more about our capabilities below, and contact one of our South Bend team members today!

Contact Us

Precious Johnson

Customer Care

pjohnson@pioneermetal.com

+1 (574) 367-7668

Martha Schultz

Business Development Manager

mschultz@pioneermetal.com

+1 (269) 325-5758

John Cline

General Manager

jjcl@pioneermetal.com

+1 (574) 367-7666

2424 N. Foundation Drive

South Bend, IN 46628

Finish Capabilities in South Bend

Finish Capabilities

Type II Anodize and Type III Hardcoat
NiTuff
Type III Hardcoat w/ PTFE
Electroless Nickel Plating, including Low, Mid, and High Phos
NiCoTef^®
NorGuard^™
NorKote^™
NorLast^™
Stainless Steel Passivation

Production Capabilities

Anodize Tank Size: 68″ Long, 48″ Deep, 28″ Wide
Electroless Nickel Tank Size: 30″ Long, 32″ Deep, 15″ Wide

Additional Services

Anodizing Seal: Nickel Acetate Seal and PTFE Seal
Anodize Dye Colors: Pioneer Black, Blue, Red
Precision Masking
Transportation

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Why Pioneer

Starting in 1945, Pioneer has focused on being a premier metal finisher partner for our customers. We exist to be an extension of our customers’ business, providing value-added services that improve the performance of their products. This focus has led us to operate 11 facilities in the United States and Mexico, providing a full spectrum of finishing services.

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