About Us
About Lubeco, Inc.
LubeCo, Inc. is a specialty metal finishing and coating provider dedicated to delivering controlled surface treatments and functional coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company’s services include surface preparation, chemical and electrochemical surface treatments, applied coatings and dry film lubricants, and testing and process verification performed to documented standards.
HISTORY & EXPERIENCE
LubeCo was established in 1958 as a family-owned metal finishing company, beginning operations in Paramount, California before relocating to its current facility in Long Beach, California in 1985.
Over more than six decades, LubeCo has developed specialized expertise in surface finishing and coating processes for commercial, aerospace, and defense industries. The company’s long tenure reflects sustained focus on quality, process discipline, and responsiveness to customer needs in demanding manufacturing environments.
Historical Milestones
LubeCo’s finishing products and processes have been associated with notable aerospace and defense programs, including:
Moon Landings
Lubeco 905 dry film lubricant used on the Apollo Program lunar landings
MILITARY PLATFORMS
Processing of parts for the United States Military in multiple platforms, including the Apache helicopter and Joint Strike Fighter F-35
MODERN SPACE EXPLORATION
Participation in coatings and parts processing for the Mars Rover program as well as the International Space Station (ISS)
FACILITIES
We operate dedicated finishing, coating, and testing areas designed to support a wide range of part sizes, geometries, and materials. Operations include controlled environments for coating application, chemical processing lines, curing and bake equipment, and testing infrastructure for environmental and non-destructive verification.
LubeCo is part of the PennAero manufacturing portfolio, a group of specialized companies serving aerospace and other performance-critical industries. Within the portfolio, LubeCo provides focused finishing and coating expertise that complements PennAero’s broader machining, assembly, and manufacturing capabilities.
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