March 26, 2025 – Techniques Surfaces Holdings, SAS, a HEF Groupe company (“HEF”) today announced that it has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Vergason Technology, Inc (“VTI” or “Company”). VTI is located in Van Etten, NY and is a leading provider of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology in the form of coating equipment […]
Brett has over 25 years of experience in production engineering, development, and management in the performance ceramic materials industry. He is tasked with managing and expanding all aspects of the VTI’s metallizing and hard coating services. A self-described science and technology junkie, when not attempting to broaden his mind, he can be found enjoying the […]
Vergason Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of Surface Modification Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (www.smt.co.in) as our authorized Sales and Service agent and PVD equipment supplier in India. SMT has significant competencies in the areas of Industrial Vacuum Systems Equipment and Service. They are dedicated to offering customers the best technology solutions with world renowned brands and […]
Vergason Technology, Inc. is excited to announce changes in leadership. As of July 1, 2023, Josh Soper is promoted to President. Josh has excelled at VTI for the last 8 years and has served most recently as the Vice President of Operations. Josh is versed in all aspects of our business and is well suited […]
We are very proud to share this breaking news from the Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC)! Our Founder and CEO Gary Vergason has just been named as the recipient of the very prestigious Nathaniel H. Sugerman Memorial Award. This annual award recognizes influential leaders in the field of Vacuum Coating, and we could not be […]
Vergason Technology would like to welcome two new assets to the team. Marshall Leininger - Senior Coatings and Process Engineer at Vergason Technology Former General Manager and Technical Director at Helios Coatings Inc. for 17 years, Marshall joins the team to help continue development on unique PVD processes for Automotive and General Industrial applications. Marshall […]
Find us at the #IMTS Show! West Building, Level 3—Booth #433014 Please stop by to discuss your PVD coating requirements! Vergason Technology specializes in design and manufacture of innovative PVD coating systems, as well as operating a full-service toll coating center, at our Upstate NY Headquarters. For over 35 years, our thin-film coating equipment and […]
Truck-Lite had purchased a metallizer from a lighting supplier in New Jersey that had serious design flaws and vacuum leaks. After changing out some of the vacuum valves (with real vacuum valves) and repairing the leaks, the system could finally produce thermally deposited aluminum coatings. The small 12 X 12-inch chamber had cycle times of […]
What is P-TECH? P-TECH is an Academy where students learning is project-based and includes ongoing workplace learning experiences. Gary Vergason (Founder) and Joe Howe had the pleasure of hosting a group students from the TST BOCES P-TECH Program. Gary provided the students with an overview of PVD coating technologies and lead a tour of the […]
Vergason Technology has been featured in an article about the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Multiple EPA SBIR projects have focused on designing greener methods or using greener materials for metal plating, of which Vergason is one. Read the full article.
Vergason Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce the hire of Joseph Howe to the position of Business Development Manager for Coating Services. Joe brings to VTI over 20 years of sales and business development experience. Prior to joining VTI he developed, patented, and managed solutions for Cognitive TPG; that eventually split into its own business […]
Helios Coatings Inc. (Helios), a specialty coatings firm located in Canton Ohio is proud to announce a joint venture with Vergason Technology, Inc. (VTI) of Van Etten New York. Vergason Technology is a manufacturer of precision, high throughput vacuum coating systems used in industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical and defense, providing functional […]
The Society of Vacuum Cleaners (SVC) is pleased to announce the inaugural series of Webinar 2.0. This is a series of webinars led by SVC's global team of instructors. Vergason Technology is a proud member and supporter of the Society of Vacuum Coaters. Although the annual SVC Technical Conference (TechCon) could not be held this […]
Vergason Technology is a key supplier to the Medical, Defense/Aerospace, Infrastructure, and Packaging industries. As such, we continue to operate under the New York State “essential business” exemption to serve our critical customer base during the Covid-19 emergency. We are functioning on all three shifts and can respond very quickly to your needs. Please contact […]
Vergason Technology remains committed to supporting the SVC community. In the absence of the 2020 TechCon, if there are PVD questions or applications you are seeking solutions for, please feel free to reach out to us.
On Friday February 15, 2019, the REACH Committee of the European Commission in Brussels Belgium, voted on a proposal which will have a major positive impact on Van Etten, NY-based Vergason Technology Inc. The European Union’s REACH committee representatives agreed to eliminate the use of chromium trioxide in most manufacturing processes by September 21, 2024. […]
Vergason Technology Inc. (VTI) is pleased to announce the opening of our new European sales and support office, located in Munich, Germany. VTI is now poised to fully support our growing European business activities. Beginning August 1, 2018, We will be supporting all EU-based customers from this location. VTI Europe will be responsible for sales […]
Come see the Vergason team at PLASTEC East on June 12 to 14, 2018. PLASTEC East is a large advanced design and manufacturing event that will be happening at the Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. This annual trade show is known throughout the industry as the place to see the latest plastic innovations. […]
You can find the team from Vergason at the LIGHTFAIR International Trade Show and Conference from May 6th to 10th at McCormick Place. This conference, which is also known as the largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show, was established in 1989, which makes this the 29th edition. The goal of this conference is […]
Exciting news: VERGASON TECHNOLOGY, INC. will be exhibiting at NPE2018: The Plastics Show, the largest plastics trade show and conference in the Western Hemisphere. And we’re inviting you to be our guest! NPE2018 offers huge benefits and opportunities. That’s why we’re inviting you to attend for free, courtesy of us. Be sure to stop by […]
VTI has named Joshua Soper as Director of Operations. Josh was formerly Production Manager with responsibility for coating services. With this promotion, he assumes additional operating responsibility for VTI’s capital equipment product line. Josh has extensive prior manufacturing management experience. He is a West Point graduate, former Major in the US Army, and Apache helicopter […]
VTI introduces its newest platform in rapid cycle vacuum metallizers—the LEAN 710. The LEAN 710 utilizes the same fixtures as VTI’s flagship Press-Side® 4000SL sputtering system. Customers can specify the deposition source as either thermal evaporation or magnetron sputtering. In an industry first, the LEAN 710 can be converted IN THE FIELD, from one deposition […]
The team at Vergason is hitting the road again! This January, we will be at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas! On January 22nd and 23rd, our team will be participating in the Shot Week Supplier Showcase at the Palazzo Ballroom on the 5th floor in the Venetian Hotel Meeting Rooms. SHOT Week is […]
VTI is just back from exhibiting at the Automotive Interiors Expo 2017 held in Novi, MI. The expo was held in conjunction with Automotive Testing Expo 2017 & Engine Expo 2017. It was a must-attend technical show for many Detroit-Based OEM representatives, Tier 1 /Tier 2 suppliers, and the downstream supplier community. A notable array […]
Following along with the success and excitement generated at AIX - the Automotive Interiors Expo – in Stuttgart in June 2017, VTI is pleased to support the first annual exhibition at AIX US, to be held October 24 to 26 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. “AIX US is about quality, color, texture, […]
Material ConneXion has recognized VTI's NexSteel™ Decorative Coating as “possessing the innate qualities that our team of material scientists and specialists looks for when adding a material to our library of advanced, innovative and sustainable materials.” Material ConneXion, a SANDOW company, is a global materials and innovation consultancy that helps clients create the products and […]
Did you ever wonder how durable VTI’s BlackCat™ Tactical Coating is? To answer this question, we conducted a series of abrasion tests and wanted to share the results. Using a Model 670 HD Crockmaster, the tests were conducted with lateral abrading 100mm repetitive dual action, equivalent to “one stroke”. One pound (454 grams) was distributed […]
Electronic shielding applications are growing with the expanded use of plastic housings due to the required cost and weight reductions of metal counterparts. Complex shapes can be coated by physical vapor deposition (PVD) using magnetron sputtering, yielding increases of coating adhesion and offering a wider variety of materials that can be deposited over coatings. Traditionally, […]
A leading international medical component manufacturer recently purchased VTI’s new Press-Side®38 Rapid Cycle Metallizing System to apply a physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating for a challenging shielding application. VTI worked closely with the customer to identify the coating specifications, design a customized metalizing system with proper masking to meet the requirements, and develop the shielding […]
Vergason Technology, Inc. was recently awarded certification to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard. ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards that provides a quality management system standard to help organizations improve overall performance and provide a sound basis for sustainable development initiatives. The quality management principles encompassed in the […]
Vergason Technology, Inc., will be showcasing our high-end PVD equipment, metalizing services and wear coating services at the upcoming PlastecEast Expo and Conference, June 13-15, at the Javits Convention Center in NYC. Whether you are interested in checking out our newest coatings and equipment, networking, sourcing or attending one of the many seminars, be sure […]
The first SC660 SuperChrome® System, recently sold to a Tier 2 European automotive customer, has been installed and is fully operational. The SC660 system features a large coating zone, (660mm diameter by 1220mm tall) and is designed to integrate with VTI’s SuperChrome® PVD Coating, a new coating that offers all of the benefits of decorative […]
Dr. Michael Brazil to discuss Reactive Magnetron Sputtering at SVC TECHCON 2017 Michael Brazil, PhD, Senior Scientist at Vergason Technology, Inc. will be presenting a paper on “Reactive Magnetron Sputtered ZrCN Decorative Films for Plastic Substrates”. Dr. Brazil will report experimental results of depositing ZrCN from a magnetron sputtering system without substrate bias, and staying […]
Vergason Technology, Inc. was one of 17 local businesses to participate in the 2017 Career Day, sponsored by the Career Development Council and Spencer-Van Etten Middle School. The event was held on March 9 at the Spencer-Van Etten Middle School, in Spencer, NY. Susan Mitchell, Key Account Manager, represented VTI and spoke to students about […]
The Vergason Technology, Inc. team is excited to be traveling to various convention and trade shows this season to showcase our high-quality and innovative technologies. One stop we’ll be making is at North America’s largest annual design and manufacturing event, PlastecWest. Built for the industry by the industry, PlastecWest can help connect you with 20,000 […]
Vergason Technology, Inc., (VTI) Company News: Mercedes-Benz Gives VTI Full Concept S1 Approval Daimler Group, one of the biggest producers of premium cars including Mercedes Benz, recently awarded VTI Full Concept Approval (S1) for SuperChrome™ PVD coating on exterior automotive trim components. S1 approval indicates that the coating has passed an extensive battery of laboratory […]
Vergason Technology, Inc., (VTI) Product News: SuperChrome™ PVD Coating Patent Allowance VTI recently received Notice of Allowance from the US Patent & Trademark Office that the SuperChrome™ PVD coating patent application was allowed. The allowance encompasses both the proprietary SuperChrome™ PVD coating composition and process. SuperChrome™ PVD coating is a replacement for traditional electroplating, and […]
Vergason Technology, Inc. is proud to introduce our newly redesigned HC2500 PVD coating system. This simple, fast & efficient technology will allow you to experience revolutionary performance in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Coatings. VTI has reversed the conventional wisdom that “bigger is better”. Large volume PVD coating systems can be an advantage to large volume […]
The ITB Group recently presented its second Smart Automotive Surfaces conference in Novi, Michigan featuring leading OEM engineers, innovative suppliers and other industry experts that all convened to address innovations, developments, trends and shaping interior and exterior components and systems. VTI was proud to have Michael Brazil, PhD, Senior Scientist at Vergason Technology, Inc., participate as […]
Vergason Technology Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Deiseroth as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Mr. Deiseroth joins the Senior Management Team, with his primary focus on guiding all customer-facing initiatives and strategies. With over 30 + years of sales, management and industry experience, Mr. Deiseroth brings extensive knowledge in the […]
Gary Vergason took over the active position of president for the Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC) in May 2016. During the prior two years as vice president, his primary role was to lead the analysis of the SVC’s current contract management and to guide the executive committee’s review and decision of the future management requirements. […]
Vergason Technology, Inc., along with their European partner jobaTEC, participated in the Automotive Interiors Expo 2016, held in Stuttgart, Germany May 31-June 2. The joint exhibit featured SuperChrome™ PVD Coating and the new SuperChrome™ SC-660 metalizing system. SuperChrome™ is a safe alternative for traditional chrome plating, having all of the benefits of decorative chrome plating […]
After our visit to the 2016 SVC TechCon, the team from Vergason Technology, Inc., will be back out on the road at the 145th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Kentucky Exposition Center. This event runs from May 19th to the 22nd. During this event, you'll be able to learn about […]
Always ready to share our products and technology with the world, Vergason Technology, Inc. will be back out on the road as part of the 2016 SVC TechCon, sponsored by the Society of Vacuum Coaters. This event will be held from May 9th to 13th, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the Indiana Convention Center. While […]
ASM International, headquartered in Materials Park, Ohio, is a technical society composed of materials scientists and engineers who are dedicated to informing, educating, and connecting the materials community. ASM is a catalyst for solving problems and stimulating innovation around the world, and acts as a central resource for gathering the latest applied information and disseminating […]
Founded in 1986 by Gary Vergason, Vergason Technology, Inc. (VTI) is excited to be celebrating their 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades, VTI has emerged as the leading innovator in Physical Vapor Deposition coating services and systems. With such innovations as Press-Side Rapid Cycle® Metallizing, CatArc® Technology, SuperChrome™ PVD Coating, NexSteel™ Decorative Coating, and […]
The first SC660 SuperChrome ™ sputtering system was recently sold to a Tier II European Automotive component supplier. With Europe’s Reach Initiative deadline rapidly approaching, Vergason Technology, Inc. has responded with the introduction of the SC660 SuperChrome™ sputtering system and SuperChrome™ PVD Coating. The SC660 system features a large coating zone, (660mm diameter by 1220mm […]
When you are in need of highly efficient metal coating equipment, you can count on Vergason Technology, Inc., to provide you with amazing options you won’t find anywhere else. Our line of Press-Side® Rapid Cycle systems have been created to help you achieve extremely fast processing cycles, making sure that your volume is high via […]
In April, the team at Vergason Technology, Inc., hit the road again! This time, our business will be part of the PaintExpo in Karlsruhe, Germany. From April 19th to 22nd, suppliers and users of industrial coating technology will meet at Messe Karlsruhe. Many top decision makers from companies that use coating processes will be there, […]
As an industry leader providing physical vapor deposition coating services and systems for automotive, LED lighting, and appliance manufacturing, it’s important that the team at Vergason Technology, Inc., participate and exhibit in industry conferences. Our business will be exhibiting at the International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films, also known as the ICMCTF Conference, […]
Are you looking for a specialty PVD coating that works great for automotive trim, kitchen and bath applications, white goods, or small appliances? Vergason Technology, Inc., is proud to offer our SuperChrome™ PVD coating. This clean coating does not produce harmful fumes and waste, and is safe for the environment. Performing like chrome plating, SuperChrome™ […]
Finding alternatives to brushed stainless steel is hard, but the team at Vergason Technology, Inc., has come up with an amazing alternative. Typical stainless steel components are expensive, hard to clean, and way too heavy. Our NexSteel™ coating is the newest option for people seeking decorative coating for plumbing fixtures, appliance components, automotive interior trim, […]
The team at Vergason Technology, Inc., will be out on the road during the upcoming convention and trade show season, showcasing our high-end PVD equipment, metalizing services and wear coating services. Whether you are interested in checking out our products or are just part of the industry, you can come and see us at PlastecWest […]
Rick Gibbs, Vergason Technology, Inc. Tactical Coating Specialist, will be attending the 2016 Shot Show on January 19-22 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The Shot Show is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries. The show is […]
While PVD coatings are seldom discussed among the general public, the benefits of these coatings are well-known in industrial, machining, cutlery and as a firearm coating that is currently deployed on thousands of firearms the world over. PVD FOR DURABILITY AND BASIC FIREARM APPLICATIONS PVD (physical vapor deposition) coatings have been used in applications that […]
At Vergason Technology, Inc., we are committed to keeping our environment clean and free from pollution. Along with our paint industry partners, we are leading the effort to eliminate the release of VOCs by perfecting the use of 100% solid ultraviolet light curing coatings. Unlike conventional solvent-based coating technologies, our PVD coatings do not produce […]
Gary Vergason, founder and CEO of Vergason Technology, Inc., will be a featured speaker at the 10th Asian-European International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering taking place Sunday, September 20th through Thursday, September 24th. Vergason will be presenting a paper on Upward Mobility – Moving to Greener Properties. The 2015 AEPSE Conference is organized by Asian […]
