Timeline
Dovercourt Electro-Plating has been a family business since 1921 and is currently owned by the third generation, Robert and David Edwards.
Dovercourt began as a modest concern, with a staff of four in a 1,200 square foot facility on Dovercourt Road in Toronto. The company began to
expand, growing in equipment, volume and physical plant size, increasing first to 3,000 square feet, then moving to a 5,000 square-foot factory where
it started chrome plating wire work. In the early 1960's, the company moved to a 15,000 square foot location, which was subsequently expanded to
20,500 square feet. By 1969 the company employed 80 people in a facility which included plating nickel, zinc, chrome, brass and gold, and was
plating appliance parts, automotive parts and wire work.
During the 1970's, as the industry began to consolidate, the decision was reached by the executive, Robert and David Edwards to specialize in high-
volume nickel-chrome plating work and fully-automated equipment for high production was obtained. During the 1980's, automotive work began to
comprise more and more of the processing and in 1987 a second company, known as Autotek Electroplating Inc., was formed. Electroplating is the
critical link within the metal finishing industry and forms an essential service to the manufacturing sector.
Plans for a third facility became a reality in 1995, with the opening of Athena Protective Coatings Inc, but continued growth and high environmental
standards, had already set the pace, and in 1998, Olympic Coaters Inc., was opened, assuring the market of continued exceptional service.
To meet the challenges that 2009 has brought us, the production operations of Athena was consolidated into our other three plating
facilities. Today, our organization consists of 8 fully automated plating machines with a workforce of approximately 200 dedicated
employees. Dovercourt Electro-Plating Co. Ltd. recently celebrated its 85th anniversary as a successful business. A remarkable
accomplishment in today's economy.
The Dovercourt Group
The Dovercourt Group is a full service “business to business” electroplating
company providing plating services to both commercial and automotive part
suppliers within the North American area.
Our long-term success is based on providing our clients with quality finishing, fast
turn-a-round delivery and an after-service relationship that continues long after the
product has been delivered. Our guarantee of professional workmanship ensures
our clients a level of quality that meets or exceeds their expectations, allowing us
the distinction of consistently being awarded a place among the top electroplaters
in the field.
Our team of dedicated, experienced staff ensures that each of our clients receive
high quality and individual attention, resulting in a true value for their investment.
Copyright 2009 The Dovercourt Group
