VEDARCO Plating Technologies

Surface
Perfection. Every
Batch.

A dependable partner for measurable industrial surface solutions

Surface perfection is not an accident. It is the result of precise formulation, rigorous laboratory development and chemistry that performs under real industrial conditions every batch, every run, every time.

We don't follow standards. We set them.

Discover Our Chemistry

Control the bath. Control the outcome.

VEDARCO PLATING TECHNOLOGIES develops and manufactures its own range of electroplating and metal finishing chemicals, engineered specifically for the demands of high-output production environments. Our proprietary formulations are built to deliver process stability, bath consistency and measurable surface quality with the environmental compliance modern industry demands.

From line commissioning and bath analytics through to long term process optimisation and technical consultancy, our laboratory backed team works as an extension of yours — embedded in your process, invested in your results. We build partnerships with manufacturers across automotive supply, domestic appliances, general metal processing and functional coating applications who cannot afford to compromise on quality or consistency.

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VEDARCO. The partner behind the perfect finish.
Manufacturing base in Istanbul, Turkey. UK technical sales and customer support. Serving global markets with documented, traceable chemistry.

Who We Are

About VEDARCO

There is a fundamental difference between supplying chemicals and engineering them.

Our Foundation

Built on Proprietary Science

At VEDARCO PLATING TECHNOLOGIES, everything we bring to market begins in our own laboratories — researched, formulated, tested and refined before it ever reaches a production line.

"We exist because industrial surface finishing deserves better than off the shelf solutions and reactive technical support."

Manufacturers running galvanic and metal finishing lines face real pressure: tight tolerances, environmental regulation, production uptime and the relentless demand for consistent, defect-free output. Generic chemistry and generic support are not enough. We built VEDARCO to be the answer to that gap.

Why Choose VEDARCO
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In-House Formulation

Every product is researched and developed within our own laboratory. No licensed formulations, no third-party dependency on process chemistry.

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Istanbul Manufacturing Base

Our dedicated production facility operates under documented procedures with quality controls applied from raw material intake through to final dispatch.

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UK Technical Operations

UK-based sales, customer support, regulatory compliance and commercial partnerships — a responsive, English-speaking team with European market expertise.

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Long-Term Partnership Model

We measure success by the performance of your line, not by the volume of chemistry we supply. Every customer relationship is built on transparency and accountability.

Our Commitment

Why Choose VEDARCO

Built for the demands of high-output production environments.

Our Promise

A Trusted Partner in Surface Technologies

VEDARCO PLATING TECHNOLOGIES aims to be a trusted partner in galvanizing, electrochemical processing and surface technologies. Our mission is to support your success with high quality, durable and environmentally conscious solutions.

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Customer Focus

We work to understand your needs and meet your expectations. We pursue high satisfaction through quality products and services, and long-term relationships through continuous communication and support.

Innovation

We stay open to technological progress, follow industry advances and bring modern approaches into your processes. We continuously improve products and processes with an R&D and optimisation mindset.

Quality and Reliability

We adhere to high quality standards and deliver dependable outcomes. Measurable goals and quality control drive consistency in production, while long-lasting and environmentally sound coating solutions add value.

Sustainability

We plan with environmental awareness, emphasising waste management and energy efficiency. Our sustainable production mindset aims to leave a cleaner environment for future generations.

VEDATECH Range

Our Product Range

Electroplating & Metal Finishing Chemistry

Product Groups Shaped Around Your Process Needs

Each alloy and coating type demands different pretreatment, electrolyte and finishing steps. Our portfolio is configured around your equipment, water quality, line speed and corrosion or appearance targets. As regulation tightens, we also assess lower-impact alternatives for waste, energy and chemical hazard.

Industrial electroplated components on the line
Full VEDATECH range
Section 01

Pretreatment Chemicals

Degreasing, phosphating, pickling and activation solutions that improve cleanliness and adhesion. Operating windows are recommended for contaminants and alloy families.

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-100FVEDATECH 100F Hot Degreaser (Powder)Alkaline powder hot degreaser for iron and steel
VDT-102FVEDATECH 102F Electrolytic DegreaserCathodic / anodic electrolytic degreaser for iron and steel
VDT-105VEDATECH 105 Acid Pickle and ActivatorAcid pickling and surface activation
VDT-108VEDATECH 108 Mist SuppressantFume / mist suppressant for acid and plating baths
Section 02

Zinc Plating

Electrolytes and additives aimed at stable current density, uniform thickness and repeatable colour or appearance.

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-200VEDATECH 200 Acid ZincKCl acid zinc process
VDT-201VEDATECH 201 Acid Zinc BrightenerKCl acid zinc brightener
VDT-250VEDATECH 250 Cyanide ZincCyanide based zinc plating process
VDT-300FVEDATECH 300F Alkaline Zinc CarrierCyanide free alkaline zinc carrier
VDT-301VEDATECH 301 Alkaline Zinc BrightenerCyanide free alkaline zinc brightener
VDT-302VEDATECH 302 Alkaline Zinc ConditionerAlkaline zinc bath conditioner
VDT-303VEDATECH 303 Alkaline Zinc PurifierAlkaline zinc bath purifier / organic scavenger
Section 03

Nickel Plating

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-400VEDATECH 400 Bright Nickel BathBright decorative nickel plating bath
VDT-410VEDATECH 410 Satin Nickel BathSatin / semi bright nickel plating bath
VDT-420VEDATECH 420 Black Nickel BathBlack nickel decorative plating bath
VDT-850VEDATECH 850 Electroless NickelChemical / autocatalytic nickel plating process
Section 04

Chrome Plating

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-500VEDATECH 500 Decorative Chrome BathDecorative bright chromium plating bath
VDT-510VEDATECH 510 Hard Chrome BathHard / functional chromium plating bath
Section 05

Copper Plating

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-600VEDATECH 600 Cyanide Copper BathCyanide copper plating bath — strike / decorative
VDT-610VEDATECH 610 Alkaline Copper BathCyanide-free alkaline copper plating bath
VDT-620VEDATECH 620 Acid Copper BathAcid copper plating bath — rack and barrel
Section 06

Brass Plating

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-650VEDATECH 650 Brass BathCyanide brass plating bath
Section 07

Tin Plating

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-550VEDATECH 550 Acid Tin BathAcid tin (stannous) plating bath
Section 08

Passivation

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-700VEDATECH 700 Blue PassivationBlue trivalent chromate passivation for zinc
VDT-701VEDATECH 701 Yellow PassivationYellow iridescent passivation for zinc
VDT-702VEDATECH 702 Black PassivationBlack passivation for zinc-plated parts
VDT-703VEDATECH 703 Trivalent PassivationCr³⁺ passivation — eco / RoHS compliant
Section 09

Phosphating

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-750VEDATECH 750 Zinc PhosphateZinc phosphate conversion coating
VDT-751VEDATECH 751 Manganese PhosphateManganese phosphate conversion coating
VDT-752VEDATECH 752 Iron PhosphateIron phosphate conversion coating
VDT-753VEDATECH 753 Zirconium PhosphateZirconium-doped phosphate conversion coating
Section 10

Alodine (Aluminium Conversion)

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-760VEDATECH 760 Yellow AlodineYellow chromate conversion coating for aluminium
VDT-761VEDATECH 761 White AlodineClear / white chromate for aluminium
VDT-762VEDATECH 762 Green AlodineGreen chromate conversion coating for aluminium
Section 11

Lacquer and Topcoat

We evaluate alternatives that reduce effluent load, energy draw and hazardous material exposure, targeting long term cost and reputational benefits.

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-900VEDATECH 900 Cataphoretic E-coatCataphoretic (e-coat) lacquer — automotive grade
VDT-910VEDATECH 910 Water-based SealerWater-based topcoat lacquer / sealer
Section 12

Plastic / ABS Plating

CodeProduct NameDescription
VDT-800VEDATECH 800 ABS EtchChromic acid etch for ABS plastic surface activation
VDT-801VEDATECH 801 ABS ConditionerNeutraliser / conditioner after ABS etching
VDT-802VEDATECH 802 Palladium ActivatorPalladium catalyst — colloidal activation of ABS
VDT-803VEDATECH 803 Electroless Nickel (ABS)Electroless nickel — first metal layer on ABS plastic

For SDS, technical data and regional stocking enquiries contact our team directly.

Email: info@vedarcopt.co.uk

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Industries We Serve

Sectors We Serve

Built for the most demanding environments.

Our Reach

Surface Finishing Is a Functional Requirement

Whether the objective is corrosion resistance, conductivity, hardness, aesthetics or compliance, the chemistry underpinning the process determines the outcome. VEDARCO develops and manufactures formulations that perform where the margin for error is zero.

Our products are in use across a broad range of industrial sectors. Each brings its own substrate challenges, regulatory constraints and performance expectations. We configure our technical support and product recommendations around your specific combination of all three.

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Automotive and Tier-One Supply
Corrosion protection, wear resistance and dimensional precision are non-negotiable across powertrain components, fasteners, brackets, connectors and body hardware. Our zinc plating systems, passivation chemistries and phosphate conversion coatings are selected by manufacturers supplying into OEM programmes where traceability, RoHS compliance and batch-to-batch consistency are contractual requirements.
Typical ApplicationsFasteners, stampings, brake components, electrical connectors, structural brackets, fuel system components.
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Domestic Appliances and White Goods
High-volume production lines for appliance components demand chemistry that delivers consistent decorative finish, corrosion resistance and adhesion performance across thousands of parts per shift. Colour uniformity, lacquer adhesion and bath stability are critical where visual defects result in line rejection.
Typical ApplicationsHinge components, heating elements, chassis parts, steel pressings, decorative trim, door hardware.
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Aerospace and Defence
Hard chrome, electroless nickel and conversion coatings are extensively used in aerospace for corrosion protection, wear surfaces and non-conductive barrier layers. Strict specification control — including MIL, AMS and NADCAP-aligned process requirements — demands chemistry that is traceable, consistent and well-documented.
Typical ApplicationsLanding gear components, hydraulic fittings, structural fasteners, avionics housings, aluminium alloy components.
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Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Solderability, conductivity and contact reliability depend on precise plating thickness and surface purity. Copper, tin and nickel plating are used extensively across PCB manufacture, connector production and cable management components.
Typical ApplicationsPCB through-hole plating, edge connectors, terminal blocks, switchgear components, busbars, relay contacts.
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General Metal Processing and Sub-Contract Finishing
Job shops and sub-contract plating lines serve multiple customers across multiple substrates simultaneously. Bath versatility, process stability across varied loads and consistent output quality are the commercial differentiators. Our full range covers steel, cast iron, copper alloys and aluminium.
Typical ApplicationsMixed-substrate barrel plating, rack zinc lines, nickel decorative finishing, general corrosion protection, sub-contract passivation.
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Construction, Architecture and Structural Hardware
Fasteners, fixings, brackets and structural components destined for external environments require robust corrosion protection and compliance with relevant European and international standards. Zinc plating with trivalent passivation and phosphate conversion coatings are standard process requirements across the construction supply chain.
Typical ApplicationsStructural fasteners, anchor bolts, reinforcing ties, window hardware, cable management systems, external fixings.
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Oil, Gas and Industrial Equipment
Components operating in aggressive chemical, saline or high-temperature environments require hard chrome, electroless nickel or specialist conversion coatings to extend service life and reduce maintenance intervals. Our hard chrome and electroless nickel processes are configured for the film thickness and hardness profiles that industrial equipment applications require.
Typical ApplicationsValve bodies, pump shafts, hydraulic cylinders, drill collars, offshore structural components, heat exchanger parts.
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Marine and Offshore
Salt spray resistance and galvanic compatibility are the defining performance requirements for marine components. Zinc-based systems, passivation and epoxy e-coat lacquers provide the layered protection that marine hardware demands across both decorative and structural applications.
Typical ApplicationsDeck hardware, mooring equipment, outboard engine components, marine fasteners, navigation equipment housings.
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Decorative, Jewellery and Luxury Goods
Bright nickel, decorative chrome, brass, black nickel and gold-tone finishes are deployed across fashion accessories, sanitary fittings, door furniture and premium consumer goods. Appearance consistency, low defect rates and bath stability across delicate substrates are the critical process parameters.
Typical ApplicationsDoor handles, taps and fittings, belt buckles, spectacle frames, fashion accessories, sanitary ware components.
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Functional and Specialist Coating
Where the surface coating is itself the product — providing electrical insulation, thermal barrier, chemical resistance or friction reduction — the chemistry must meet precise functional criteria. Our electroless nickel, e-coat lacquer and specialist conversion coatings serve applications where surface performance is measurable and specified.
Typical ApplicationsElectronics housings, medical instrument components, chemical processing equipment, precision engineering components, wear-resistant tooling surfaces.
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Plastic and ABS Plating
Metalising engineering plastics and ABS requires a dedicated pre-treatment sequence — etch, conditioner, palladium activation and electroless nickel — before conventional plating can begin. Our ABS system provides the adhesion reliability that automotive interior trim, sanitaryware and consumer electronics applications require.
Typical ApplicationsAutomotive interior trim, shower fittings, bathroom accessories, mobile device components, decorative bezels, control panel surrounds.

Work With VEDARCO

For product recommendations by sector, substrate or process type, speak directly with our technical team. We assess your line conditions, water quality, substrate requirements and output targets before making any process recommendation.

Technical Enquiries

What We Offer

Our Services

Chemistry. Support. Partnership.

Full Lifecycle Support

A Technical Partnership That Lasts

Our involvement begins before any chemistry is selected and continues for as long as your line is running. That is what a technical partnership looks like.

Chemistry. Support. Partnership.
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Chemical Development and Proprietary Formulation

Every product in the VEDATECH range is developed and manufactured in our own laboratory. Where standard formulations do not meet specific process requirements, we develop application-specific variants.

02

Bath Analytics and Process Monitoring

Systematic monitoring of metal ion concentration, additive levels, pH, conductivity and contamination indicators — with actionable maintenance recommendations based on real analytical data, not estimated replenishment schedules.

03

Line Commissioning and Process Setup

Full installation support from bath make-up and parameter setting through to first-article validation. We remain on-site until the line is producing to specification consistently.

04

Process Troubleshooting and Fault Diagnosis

Structured diagnostic investigation covering bath chemistry, anode condition, substrate preparation and rectifier performance. We identify root cause before recommending corrective action.

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Process Optimisation and Cost Reduction

We benchmark current performance against achievable targets across chemical cost per part, bath life, reject rate, energy draw and effluent volume — then implement and measure improvements.

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Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Support

Guidance on REACH restrictions, RoHS compliance, discharge consents and transitions from hexavalent to trivalent chrome or cyanide to cyanide-free systems.

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Technical Training and Operator Development

Structured training for operators and supervisors covering bath chemistry fundamentals, fault recognition, safe handling and process record-keeping — tailored to your line and chemistry.

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Long-Term Technical Partnership

Scheduled site visits, priority analytical support and direct access to our formulation team. We measure success by the performance of your line, not the volume of chemistry we supply.

"Our involvement begins before any chemistry is selected and continues for as long as your line is running."

Technical Enquiries

Company Information

Corporate

UK-based industrial surface chemistry with a dedicated manufacturing facility in Istanbul, Turkey.

Company Profile

Who Is VEDARCO

VEDARCO PLATING TECHNOLOGIES is a UK-based industrial surface chemistry company with a dedicated manufacturing facility in Istanbul, Turkey. From our production base, we develop and manufacture the full VEDATECH range of electroplating and metal finishing chemicals — formulated, tested and quality-assured before distribution to customers across global markets.

Our UK operations manage technical sales, customer support, regulatory compliance and commercial partnerships, providing customers with direct access to a responsive, English-speaking technical team backed by European market expertise.

We work with manufacturers across automotive supply, aerospace, electronics, construction, marine and general metal processing — combining in-house chemistry development with structured process support to deliver consistent, measurable outcomes on production lines.

Our focus extends beyond chemistry supply. We help customers stabilise bath performance, resolve quality variation, reduce reject rates and navigate an increasingly demanding regulatory environment — building long-term technical partnerships grounded in transparency and accountability.

Authorised Distribution Partners

VEDARCO PLATING TECHNOLOGIES has appointed Qorex Int Ltd as our authorised agent and distribution partner across the MENA region and Pakistan.

Qorex Int Ltd brings established expertise in specialty chemicals and industrial raw materials, with strong commercial relationships and logistical reach across the MENA region and South Asian markets.

Through this partnership, customers in these regions receive localised technical support, reliable product availability and full access to the VEDATECH range delivered to the quality standards that define the VEDARCO name.

MENA Region and Pakistan Partner

Quality Policy

Traceability

Every batch documented from raw material intake to final dispatch

Consistency

Defined performance criteria applied across every production run

Continuous Improvement

Customer feedback and analytical data feed directly into our quality system

All chemical formulations are produced under documented procedures at our Istanbul manufacturing facility, with quality checks applied at each stage from raw material intake through to final dispatch. Process or formulation changes are risk-assessed before implementation, and outcomes are monitored against defined performance criteria.

Customer feedback, site observations and analytical data feed directly into our quality system. Where corrective action is required, it is defined, implemented and reviewed — not noted and filed.

Environmental responsibility, employee safety and full legal compliance are embedded in our operations, not treated as separate obligations.

We hold ourselves to a simple standard: every batch that leaves our facility should perform exactly as the last one did.

Get In Touch

Technical enquiries, product data, SDS requests and distribution partnerships.

Türkiye — Manufacturing

VEDARKO Ltd. Şti.

İOSB Mahallesi, Krom Sokak Galvanoteknik Sanayi Sitesi No:34 Alt Kat, 34490 Başakşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye
info@elektropolisaj.com

United Kingdom — Technical Operations

VEDARCO LIMITED

Unit 27, Siddons Factory Estate, Howard St, West Bromwich B70 0SU, United Kingdom
info@vedarcopt.co.uk