On the first Wednesday of March, Saporito Finishing hosted an event in recognition of National Surface Finishing Day, an annual celebration dedicated to honoring the hard work of professionals in the finishing industry.
Saporito Metal Finishing President Jeff Logan is interviewed by a local news channel.With a history spanning nearly 80 years, the company remains a cornerstone of the manufacturing sector, providing essential finishing services that ensure the durability and quality of metal components.
“Thank you guys for coming to Saporito Finishing and helping us celebrate National Service Finishing Day, which is celebrated on the first Wednesday of March annually,” President Jeff Logan said. “It’s a way of recognizing the people and all their hard work, everything that they do for this industry, which really is incredibly vital to manufacturing as a whole.”
Saporito Finishing specializes in a variety of metal finishing techniques, including zinc plating, anodizing, and industrial hard chrome. These processes are critical in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to medical and food service.
“People make parts, they send them here and then we finish and we do things like zinc plating, which is the biggest finish that we do,” Logan says. “You can think of a zinc-plated nut, screw, or bolt, but also brackets that you’ll find in your cars. And then we do anodizing. Easiest thing for anodized is probably your aluminum pans. Those great pans—that’s all hard-coated anodized, all your nonstick pans.”
Founding in 1946
The Saporito Metal Finishing with officials from Cicero fire department.Founded in 1946 by Charles Saporito Sr., the company remains family-owned and continues to grow. It operates a 140,000-square-foot facility employing 160 workers, many of whom are Cicero residents. Despite economic challenges, Saporito Finishing has remained a steadfast employer in the community.
“Well, we are very happy,” Cicero Business License Director, Ismael Vargas said. “You know, when you think about a company like this that has been established for almost 80 years here in Cicero, almost 70, you have to think about how it has been beneficial to our community. And speaking to the management and the owners, to think that over 160 employees that are here in this company, 90% are from Cicero. So they walk here to come here to 31st and Austin.”
Saporito Finishing continues to be a leader in the industry, not only through its expertise in metal finishing but also through its dedication to quality control. The company maintains high standards, holding accreditations such as ISO 9001 and NADCAP certification, which allow it to work with the aerospace and defense industries. With a commitment to environmental responsibility and technological advancements, Saporito Finishing looks toward the future while celebrating its rich history and the dedicated workers who make its success possible.
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