Corey Williams Sr. has been named General Manager of Dixon Hard Chrome, an aerospace and aircraft plating specialist headquartered in Sun Valley, California.
In his new role, the company says Williams will oversee all aspects of operations, provide strategic direction, and ensure the company continues to meet and exceed the stringent performance standards required by its aerospace and industrial clientele.
“I’m excited to share that I have joined Dixon Hard Chrome as General Manager,” Williams says. “Dixon is a leading provider of precision hard chrome plating and surface finishing services supporting aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
Williams was previously Senior Vice President of Operations and Business Units at Motivo Engineering, a product development and innovation firm that houses engineers, designers, and fabricators under one roof.
His prior experience also included serving as General Manager at H-D Advanced Manufacturing and at Precision Castparts. Williams holds a business degree from Rutgers University.
“I look forward to working with the team to continue strengthening operational performance, expanding customer partnerships, and supporting long-term growth,” Williams says. “Thank you to the leadership team at Canerector for the opportunity. I’m excited for what lies ahead and the opportunity to work alongside such a talented group of professionals.”
Founded in 1955 by Richard Dixon, Dixon Hard Chrome has established itself as a trusted leader in aerospace and aircraft overhaul plating services, supporting some of the industry’s most demanding customers with specialized capabilities including hard chrome plating, electroless nickel plating, copper plating, cadmium plating, plating on aluminum, abrasive finishing, passivation, etching, and magnetic and penetrant inspection services.
In 2018, Dixon Hard Chrome was acquired by Canerector, a diversified group of more than 50 companies focused on designing and manufacturing industrial products across multiple industries. Since then, the company has continued to expand its capabilities while maintaining the rigorous standards expected within the aerospace and aviation sectors.
TSI Group partnered with Dixon Hard Chrome to identify a highly accomplished General Manager to lead the organization’s operations and support its continued growth in the competitive aerospace finishing market. Following a comprehensive search process, Williams was selected for his proven leadership, operational expertise, continuous improvement mindset, and strong alignment with Dixon Hard Chrome’s commitment to quality, safety, and customer service.
“Corey’s leadership background, operational expertise, and ability to drive performance improvements made him an outstanding fit for Dixon Hard Chrome,” says Pamela Ruebusch, CEO, TSI Group. “We are proud to have partnered with the organization on this important leadership search and look forward to seeing Corey’s impact in the role.”
