DMS Plastics Ltd formed an Electroplating division in 1993 in order to fulfill a Nissan signage contract. The need to offer a “turn-key” operation of Vacuum Forming, Chrome Electroplating, together with component assembly was paramount in meeting the customers quality and delivery requirements.

The following four years showed a steady growth in the Plating of Vacuum Formed components as DMS expanded this unique service to various industries including Automotive, Gaming Machines, Drinks Dispense to name but a few. As the expertise in the Electroplating of Plastics grew so was the need to progress into the electroplating of injection mouldings and offer a sub-contact plating service to compliment the plating of vacuum formings.

This diversification started in 1997 and has progressively grown into an important part of DMS’s business, servicing industries such as Shower/Bathroom, Point of Sale, Electronic, Domestic and Automotive. The introduction at the end of 1998 of an extensive Gold plating facility offering two colour shades of Gold together with Chrome stripping / conversion capability and the introduction of lacquering facilities further enhanced the range of finishes available.