American Reshore Unveils Polishing and Plating Facility

Blackstone Industries of Piedras Negras (Mexico) has announced the inauguration of its polishing and plating facility in Piedras Negras, situated on the Texas border. A subsidiary of American Reshore, LLC, this establishment is providing cross border solutions for the Near Shore movement, affirming American Reshore’s strategic role in reshaping the North American industrial manufacturing supply chain.

Blackstone Industries Facility Key Features:

• 160+ polishing stations
• Two large, high-production copper, nickel and chrome (Cr3 and Cr6) plating lines
• 128,000 square ft. 
• 4000 KVA electrical capacity
• Utilization of water sourced from the nearby Rio Grande River
• IMMEX certification for cross border logistics and tariff mitigation

The ongoing 2024 line conversion project facilitating the production of up to 90 flight bars per shift of automotive quality trivalent chrome (Cr3) parts. Paul Fisher, president of Blackstone Industries, says, "With our new capabilities for high-volume trivalent chrome plating on polished stainless, we are one of a kind in all of Mexico. And by combining our new plating automation and technology enhancements with our team of skilled artisan polishers, you have a very dynamic operation that addresses a crucial void in the North American supply chain.”

Blackstone Industries Piedras Negras offers high-quality polishing, plating, and contract manufacturing services.