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Affiliations

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.

Awards & Outreach

Awards

Palmetto Plating Awarded “Outstanding Manufacturer”

The Chucky Award is presented annually by Alliance Pickens to the “outstanding manufacturer.” Palmetto Plating received this award in 2009.

Palmetto Plating Co. awarded with Products Finishing Top 50 Shops 2015 award

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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.