Why choose Square One?
With over 100 years combined metal finishing experience technical expertise in a diverse array of coatings, Square One Coating Systems can offer the technical expertise to choose the best solution to fit your finishing needs. Whether it be corrosion resistance, wear resistance, solderability, machinability, or, you just want your parts to look good, we can make sure that the best possible option is achieved.
With industry-leading turn around times, exceptionally fair pricing, and benchmark quality, Square One also offers advantages to help your business become more efficient and profitable.
Ouick turn times are typically 3 days or less on most items, and our attentive customer service personnel keep you updated on the status of your order. All this allows you to plan better and ship your parts more quickly. And, we do this without ever charging an expediting fee.
Fair pricing goes right to your bottom line to help keep you profitable. We believe in true business to business partnerships that keep both companies "in the black". Square One's low lot charges will help keep those small jobs from becoming too expensive and unprofitable for your company.
Superior quality is a given. At Square One Coating Systems, we have created a culture of good workmanship. We believe in striving to produce and ship only the best coatings that meet the customer's most stringent demands. Our people, our equipment, and our systems all attest to outstanding quality.
Lloyd Ploof:
President
- 39 years in metal finishing
- Degree in Chemistry
- Author of numerous technical papers
- Former International Product Manager for Functional Coatings at Multi-national corporation
- Previously managed 2 Large Job Shop Metal Finishing Facilities in Northeast
- Customer Focused with emphasis on Continuous Improvement and Quick Response
Jody McRedmond:
Plant Manager
- Over 20 years in Metal Finishing
- Former Technical Service Manager for large Electroless Nickel chemistry manufacturer
- Strong background in practical aspects of plating
- Former Manager at large job-shop plating facility employing over 60 personnel
- Strong background in Quality
- Strong background in responsive Customer Service
Tom Basile:
Sales and Service Manager
- Over 35 years in Metal Finishing
- Strong background in manufacturing and finishing electronics
- Former finishing manager at several prominent, cutting edge, electronic manufacturers
- Strong background in finishing applications for the Military
- Strong Background in Quality Systems
- Responsive, customer oriented sales focus
Stephanie Rivera:
Office and HR Manager
- 14 years of Management, Accounting, and HR experience
- Degree in Biology
- Master's in Business Administration with HR Concentration
- Former Office Manager for dental laboratory
- Former Human Resources representative for realty corporation
- Strong background in Customer and Vender Relations
Craig Korycinski:
Quality Assistant Manager
- 20 years experience in the electroless nickel plating industry in quality, R&D, and production
- 8 years experience in metrology for a global company
- 2 years experience in the semiconductor industry in quality
- Degree in Computer Information Systems
- Strong background in Kaizen, Six Sigma, and SPC
Apprenticeship
Left to right: Peter Trela (Journeyman), Molly Trela (Quality Assurance Auditor), and Benjamin Marchand (Journeyman)