Talica, a U.S.-based surface science technology platform, acquired Hard Anodize, Inc., a Minneapolis-area provider of precision aluminum anodizing and specialized surface treatment services supporting the aerospace, defense, medical device, and other high-performance industrial markets.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Hard Anodize to Talica,” said Paul Belliveau, CEO of Talica. “Talica was formed with the intent of bringing together best-in-class surface technology businesses defined by a strong culture and an exceptional team. We believe Hard Anodize’s highly technical capabilities will be an ideal addition to Talica’s family of companies.”
For more than 30 years, Hard Anodize has built a reputation for delivering highly technical metal finishing services for mission-critical components where quality, precision, and performance are essential. The company operates under an AS9100-certified quality management system, ISO 9001 certification, and holds NADCAP process approvals. It supports demanding customer specifications across both commercial aerospace and defense platforms.
Hard Anodize offers a comprehensive range of aluminum finishing services, including:
- Type II Anodizing
- Type III Hard Anodizing
- Type I Chromate Conversion Coating
- Type II RoHS-Compliant Conversion Coating
- Precision Masking
- Surface treatment solutions for mission-critical hardware
“Hard Anodize was founded with the goal of providing customers with superior anodizing services, with an emphasis on customer service and product quality,” said Brain Aslesen, former co-owner of Hard Anodize. “I’m excited to see how being a part of Talica will bring new services to our customers and new opportunities to our team members.”
Established in 2025, Talica brings together specialized operating companies with deep expertise in surface treatment, anodizing, passivation, electropolishing, precision cleaning, and high-purity services, supporting customers in highly regulated, performance-critical industries. Through disciplined execution, technical excellence, and a commitment to safety and compliance, Talica is building a national platform designed to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes while supporting the long-term growth of its operating companies and customers.
The acquisition of Hard Anodize further expands Talica’s growing portfolio of specialized surface science technologies and strengthens its position as a national provider of precision metal finishing services for highly regulated industries. Hard Anodize’s expertise in tight-tolerance aluminum components complements Talica’s existing capabilities in passivation, electropolishing, precision cleaning, and other advanced surface treatment processes.
The addition of Hard Anodize expands Talica’s presence in the Upper Midwest, while enhancing its ability to support aerospace, defense, medical device, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and other precision manufacturing customers across North America.