Talica has 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.
Paul BelliveauOperating under an AS9100-certified quality management system, ISO 9001 certification, and NADCAP process approvals, Hard Anodize 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, and surface treatment solutions for mission-critical hardware.
In April, Talica acquired AeroDynamics Metal Finishing in Seabrook, New Hampshire. The company also owns Central Electropolishing Inc. (Celco) in Anthony, Kansas; Sieber Industrial Contractors in Ayden, North Carolina; and Pure Clean Systems.
The Hard Anodize acquisition further expands Talica’s growing portfolio of specialized surface science technologies. It 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.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Hard Anodize to 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,” says Paul Belliveau, CEO of Talica. “We believe Hard Anodize’s highly technical capabilities will be an ideal addition to Talica’s family of companies.”
“Hard Anodize was founded with the goal of providing customers with superior anodizing services, with an emphasis on customer service and product quality,” says Brian Alesen, 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.”
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.
Talica is a U.S.-based surface science technology platform established in 2025 and backed by JLL Partners. 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.
Talica says it is building a national platform designed to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes while supporting the long-term growth of its operating companies and customers.
Visit www.talicagroup.com and https://www.hardanodize.com.
