In 1953, Rodda was purchased by Sam Born, the Russian immigrant who invented ice cream “jimmies.”

After the American Revolution, the city of Lancaster became an iron-foundry center. The innovative gunsmith William Henry lived in Lancaster and was a U.S. congressman and leader during and after the American Revolution.

Continued growth required more services for manufacturers

That’s where MP&P came on the scene. When Lancaster, Pennsylvania manufacturers require service and repairs to their industrial rolls, they depend on MP&P. These companies understand that manufacturing success thrives on productivity. When industrial rolls in Lancaster, PA require servicing, they send their industrial rolls to MP&P for proven solutions. Manufacturers have commitments to customers making their industrial rolls critical to stay online and produce.

For over six decades, MP&P has provided single-source roll fabricating, plating, grinding and full-service roll repair. Customers need to get their rolls back on the plant floor to produce.

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More people, more manufacturing needs.

With increased population came increased business, main street businesses, large campuses like Penn State Hazleton, and of course, manufacturing. Due to the success of the CAN-DO (Community Area New Development Organization) campaign, Hazleton was given the All-American City Award in 1964. Hazleton’s economy is now based largely on manufacturing and shipping, facilitated by both Interstates 80 and 81.

Manufacturing thrives on productivity.

Manufacturing is the basis of business growth. When industrial rolls in Hazleton need service, they ship their rolls to MP&P for fast, dependable, and proven solutions. Companies, especially now, cannot risk delays when their rolls require repair, fabrication, grinding, plating, or acid flushing. For over six decades, MP&P has provided single-source roll fabricating, plating, grinding and full-service roll repair. Customers need to get their rolls back on the plant floor to produce. MP&P brings years of seasoned expertise to every roll they handle. That’s why Hazleton, Pennsylvania’s industry calls on MP&P for industrial roll solutions.

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Within Pittsburgh’s top five leading industries is advanced manufacturing which has been a vital part of the city’s past and its move into the future.  Pittsburgh has always been a leader in industry. Its location in Western Pennsylvania offers many advantages to manufacturing and related businesses.

It’s not just about the roll.

When industrial rolls require servicing, Pittsburgh’s manufacturing companies chose to work with Mirror Plating & Polishing (MP&P). And here’s why. A company doesn’t remain in continuous business for nearly 70 years without doing many things right for many businesses. When we handle industrial rolls its more than making repairs, it’s about getting that roll back to the customer quickly and efficiently, ready to go back online. Our work isn’t just about the roll, it’s about the company we are serving, meeting all the requirements necessary to keep them productive.

Surface Finishing and Repairs to Industrial rolls.

Manufacturers cannot afford hold ups when their industrial rolls are not performing. When it comes to fabrication, repair, or other roll issues, MP&P offers exceptional solutions.

The result is trouble-free performance once the roll is back on the production line in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. MP&P is a single-source solution:

• Shaft Keyway and Journal Repairs.
• Solutions for Traction and Release.
• Precision Roll Grinding
• Chromium Plating
• Surface Finishing
• Roll Repair
• Custom Solutions
• Fabrication of New Rolls

MP&P brings the knowledge and technology for handling industrial rolls in industrial paper mill, double and single shell heat transfer rolls, drum dryers, calendaring, coating, embossing, laminating rolls, and cylinders to name a few. We often come up with customized solutions for certain industrial roll challenges. Stay productive, call us to handle your industrial roll needs in Pittsburgh.

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Scranton, Pennsylvania has always been a forward-looking area when it comes to industry. In 1851, it built the Lackawanna and Western Railroad northward to meet the Erie Railroad in Great Bend, Pennsylvania.

Scranton, Pennsylvania City Hall

The town and businesses invested in coal mining to fuel steel operations, and to sell to the products to other businesses. In 1856, they expanded the railroad eastward utilizing the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. This allowed them to move into the New York City marketplace. The railroad became Scranton’s largest employer for nearly one hundred years.  The city rapidly moved from a small, agrarian-based village with New England roots to a multicultural, industrial-based city.

Scranton, Pennsylvania continues to move forward with its industrial base of which, many produce goods with industrial rolls. MP&P supports the roll servicing needs of many of these unique companies.

MPP grinds rolls to surface finishes of 2Ra and tolerances of 50 millionths TIR (Total Indicator Runout) and shape

These are businesses that have set the highest standards of performance so the industrial rolls they use must support that goal. Therefore, they work with MP&P. The result is trouble-free performance once the roll is back on the production line. MP&P is a single-source solution to Scranton’s roll-based manufacturing companies through:

• Precision Roll Grinding
• Roll Repair
• Custom Solutions
• Fabrication of New Rolls
• Industrial Hard Chromium Plating

Scranton, Pennsylvania is also the home of the Houdini Museum which houses many of Harry Houdini’s magic items and history.  But there’s no magic when it comes to servicing industrial rolls at MP&P.  It’s hard work, determination and decades of experience. A commitment to customer excellence that has defined MP&P as a leader in hard chromium plating and surface finishing of industrial rolls. MP&P continues to be the proven solution that industry depends on for quality and consistency.

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Regardless of the current setbacks that companies face, they do all they can to keep products and services on the move. They depend on their skilled workforce to handle the daily tasks and challenges. MP&P is right there to continue serving the industrial roll requirements of companies in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

Nazareth was home to the famed Nazareth Speedway, and three major cement companies. Kraemer Textiles, and Martin Guitar also call Nazareth Pennsylvania home. Famous citizens include Racing legend, Mario Andretti, and Michael and Marco Andretti, and Jordan White, rock singer who was nominated for three 2010 Lehigh Valley Music Awards for Best Songwriter, Best Lyricist, and Best Band.

Manufacturing has always been the foundation of growth so when industrial rolls in Nazareth, Pennsylvania need service, they ship their rolls to MP&P for fast, dependable, and proven solutions. Companies, especially now, cannot risk delays when their rolls require repair, fabrication, grinding, plating, and acid flushing.

For over 60 years, MP&P has provided single-source roll fabricating, plating, grinding and surface finishing.

Since 1954, MP&P has focused on a commitment that every roll they handle meets the highest standards. That’s why Nazareth, Pennsylvania’s industry calls on MP&P

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