Chemcut Announces Successful Delivery and Installation of its XLi Ferric Chloride Etch System to Industry Leader Texas Nameplate Company
STATE COLLEGE, PA – Chemcut Corporation, the leading U.S. manufacturer of wet processing equipment, is proud to announce the successful delivery and installation of a state-of-the-art XLI Ferric Chloride Etch system to Texas Nameplate Company (TNC) in Lancaster, Texas. This collaboration unites two American manufacturing pioneers dedicated to uncompromising quality, precision, and domestic production.
For nearly eight decades, Texas Nameplate Company has served as the definitive leader in manufacturing high-end metallic nameplates, custom labels, and precision identification tags. TNC specializes in "harsh-environment" identification solutions that withstand the most extreme conditions on Earth, serving critical sectors such as aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and medical technology.
As a historic two-time recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, TNC operates with a relentless focus on operational excellence. To maintain their position at the cutting edge of identification technology and support processes like their patented DIGITAL NAMEPLATE®, TNC requires manufacturing equipment that delivers absolute consistency and tight tolerance.
To further expand their advanced chemical etching capabilities, TNC selected Chemcut’s proven XLI platform. Built upon a rugged, modular design concept, the XLI Ferric Chloride Etch system provides the ultimate control over the etching environment, ensuring the permanent legibility and intricate detailing TNC’s customer’s demand.
Precision Etching: The XLI features oscillating spray tubes mounted parallel to the workflow, ensuring high uniformity across every metallic plate and label, regardless of complexity.
American-Made Synergy: Vertically integrated and manufactured entirely in the USA by Chemcut, the equipment perfectly complements TNC’s own commitment to robust, high-quality domestic manufacturing.
Optimized Chemistry Control: Integrated dosing systems allow for continuous, steady-state ferric chloride management, maximizing yield and ensuring exact repeatability across high-volume production runs.
Modular Flexibility: The self-supporting, floor-mounted processing stations provide a customizable environment that can adapt to TNC's diverse array of materials, including stainless steel, brass, and aluminum.
“We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with Chemcut through the addition of this new state of the art, chemical etching system. Over the years, Chemcut has consistently demonstrated a commitment to quality, service, and American manufacturing—values that closely align with our own. This investment not only expands our production capacity with a third chemical etch line, but also strengthens the reliability and redundancy of our etching operations, allowing us to better serve our customers for years to come. We are grateful to the Chemcut team for their partnership, expertise, and support throughout this project.” – Dan Crownover / President
"Partnering with a legendary manufacturer like Texas Nameplate Company is a tremendous honor for our team," said Jerry Reitz, Vice President at Chemcut Corp. "When a two-time Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award winner chooses your equipment, it speaks volumes about the reliability and precision of the platform. We are proud to provide TNC with an American-made XLI system that will support their mission to clearly and permanently communicate what matters most to their clients."
"We extend our sincere thanks to Texas Nameplate Company for choosing Chemcut. I also want to commend our engineering, manufacturing, technical sales, and service teams for their dedication to executing this seamless installation."
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