NASF (National Association for Surface Finishing) Palmetto Branch
NASF is a 501 (c)(6) trade association whose mission is to promote the advancement of the North American surface finishing industry globally.
AESF (American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers)
AESF is the local affiliate (Palmetto Branch) of the NASF (National Association of Surface Finishing). It promotes technical education and fellowship on a local basis (North/South Carolina and northern Georgia).
MCPC (Manufacturers Caring For Pickens County)
Reaching out to all aspects of our Pickens County Community, to enhance, develop, and enrich our socioeconomic values and conditions to higher and higher levels.
Easley Chamber of Commerce
Palmetto Plating Co., Inc. has been a proud member of the Easley Chamber of Commerce since 1999.
Pickens County Manufacturers Association
Pickens County Manufacturers Association.
Easley Rotary Club
Palmetto Plating Co., Inc. has been a proud member of the Easley Chamber of Commerce since 1999.
John Cutchin named an Ambassador for Economic Development by the South Carolina Department of Commerce
On April 9, 2014, John Cutchin was named an Ambassador for Economic Development by the South Carolina Department of Commerce in recognition of his contributions to the manufacturing industry.
Outreach
Each year Palmetto Plating encourages academic achievement by presenting scientific achievement awards to the local high school, middle school, and to the school district.
Outstanding Senior Science Scholarship – Easley High School
Outstanding Science Student Scholarship – Gettys Middle School
First Place, Second Place, and Third Place Awards – Pickens County School District Science Fair
Palmetto Plating also supports athletic achievement by presenting the Brooks-Carr award for football.
Outstanding Senior Football Player – Easley High School
Palmetto Plating also supports the following organizations:
United Way of Pickens County
Meals On Wheels of Pickens County
Boy Scouts of America
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Crystal Talbert
Executive Vice President
General Manager
Responsible for our ISO 9001:2015, and AS9100 Quality Management Systems, and Production Support. Crystal is married with 3 children and has been with Palmetto Plating Co., Inc. since 2010.
Brandon Bandy
Sales Manager
Responsible of supervision of Decorative Chromium, Electroless Nickel, Anodize, Passivation, and Electropolish Processes. He is also a member of our ISO 9001: 2008 Management Team and a graduate of Clemson University. He is married, and has been with Palmetto Plating Co., Inc. since 2003.
John Cutchin
President
Founded Palmetto Plating in 1964, responsible for the coordination of all marketing, production, quality control, safety, environmental, and administrative activities.
Staci Sorgee
Executive Vice President
General Manager
With over 15 years at the company, Staci has played a pivotal role in overseeing laboratory operations, facility operations management, and ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory standards at both the state and federal levels.
Staci is responsible for all permitting, including RCRA hazardous waste, air permitting, stormwater, and industrial wastewater discharge permits. She is a licensed Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operator (Level B) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the College of Charleston. Additionally, she is a Certified Electroplater-Finisher (CEF), demonstrating her deep technical expertise in the metal finishing industry.
Before transitioning into metal finishing, Staci spent 15 years in the chemical manufacturing industry, where she held roles as a research analyst and technical director. Her extensive background in chemistry and regulatory compliance has made her a key leader in her field.
Staci is actively involved in industry organizations and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Surface Finishers (NASF). She is also the past president of the NASF Palmetto Southeast Chapter, where she has been instrumental in advancing industry standards and professional development.