American Electroplaters Society

The American Electroplaters Society, now known as the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC), was a professional organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and practices in electroplating, a process that uses electrical current to deposit metal coatings onto objects. This society provided industry standards, technical information, and educational resources to improve quality, consistency, and safety in metal finishing and surface treatment industries. Its work helped ensure durable, corrosion-resistant surfaces for a wide range of applications in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors.