Reel-to-Reel
Electroplating
in Mexico
DOWA Metaltech Mexico
DOWA METALTECH MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., a member of the DOWA Group, was established in 2016 and operates a reel-to-reel plating business in Irapuato, Guanajuato.
We are capable of Ag, Sn and Ni plating on various copper materials, copper alloys, and other strips and pre-stamped reel materials to meet a variety of market needs.
Our Business
Dowa’s plating business started in Japan about 50 years ago and now has production facilities in three countries: Japan, Thailand, and Mexico.
Through the state-of-the-art facilities, we provide a stable supply of high quality plating, as well as environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and a safe work environment. In addition, we are able to guarantee the same quality worldwide as we have our global technical standards.
We have abundant experience in the automotive industry and boast the largest share of silver plating for switch and high voltage connector application in Japan.
Plating Lineup in Mexico
| Ag | Sn Bright/Matte/Reflow | Ni | Cu (Undercoat) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plating Thickness | 0.2 - 5.0μm | 0.3 - 5.0μm | 0.1 - 2.0μm | 0.1 - 0.6μm |
| Material Thickness | 0.1 - 1.2mm | 0.1 - 1.2mm | 0.1 - 1.2mm | 0.1 - 1.2mm |
| Material Width | 10 - 120mm | 10 - 120mm | 10 - 120mm | 10 - 120mm |
| Plating Method | Reel-to-Reel Electroplating | |||
| Plating Type | Overall, Selective | |||
| Material Shape | Bare Strips (Pre-plating) | |||
| Stamped Materials (Post-plating) | ||||
Certification
The DOWA Group
The DOWA group was founded in 1884 at Kosaka mine, Akita, Japan. Harnessing its technologies and operational experiences in mining and smelting, we today operates unique recycling-oriented businesses that range extensively from the production of metal and high value-added products to waste treatment and recycling.
Our high performance products and services are used extensively in automobiles, electronic devices and various final products. At the same time, we engage in resource recycling and reduce the burden on environment.
DOWA Group
At a Glance
*Fiscal Year 2023
Head Office
Tokyo, Japan
Establishment
1884
140 Years of History
Net Sales
717.1 Billions
of Japanese yen
Number of Plants
79 Bases
(Japan: 44, overseas: 35)
Number of Group Employees
11,188
*FY2023 Figures for the entire Group,
including part-time employees
Heat Treatment Business
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Heat Treatment Processing
Industrial Furnaces
Metal Processing Business
DOWA METALTECH CO., LTD.
Electroplating
Copper Rolled Products
Metal-Ceramics Substrates
Electronic Materials Business
DOWA ELECTRONICS MATERIALS CO., LTD.
Semiconductors
Electronic Materials
Advanced Fine Materials
Net Sales Ratio
FY 2023
