Accelerating Quality: How Clemco Powers the Automotive Industry
From cutting‑edge OEMs to grassroots garages across the Americas, Clemco is the trusted partner behind the surface finishing—and sometimes re‑finishing—that makes automotive dreams a reality.
1. Global automotive leaders count on Clemco
Major automotive manufacturers demand ultra‑high standards in surface preparation, corrosion removal, and shot peening for components like gearboxes, engine parts, frame structures, and drivetrain castings. Clemco delivers with purpose‑built blast rooms, automated systems, recovery solutions, and peening technology engineered to meet tight automotive specifications. Their Ideation‑to‑Realization™ solutions ensures customized engineered solutions that streamline production, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold productivity.
2. Tier 2 & 3 suppliers: nimble, precise, connected
Parts suppliers and sub‑assembly shops depend on consistent finishes and precise tolerances. Clemco offers flexible blast cabinets (like the Aerolyte and Pulsar Plus) and modular recovery units tailored for higher throughput or smaller footprints. Whether it's a small run of aluminum housings or routine deburring of brackets, Clemco’s mix of portable blast machines, smart hose/nozzle combinations, and operator safety systems lets suppliers scale operations while keeping costs and downtime under control.
3. Automotive restorers and garages: workshop essentials
Down to the smallest repair shop or restoration garage, Clemco brings powerful yet accessible tools. Their portable blast pots, wet‑blast conversion tools, closed‑circuit systems, and handheld suction guns allow mechanics and hobbyists to strip paint, prep welds, clean antique parts, or refresh panels—without heavy infrastructure. Compact, mobile, and dust‑contained, these tools help turn restoration or custom work into art.
4. Safety, recovery, and environmental stewardship
Whether in a high‑volume plant or small garage, human safety and regulatory compliance matter. Clemco equips customers with supplied‑air respirators, dust collectors and recovery systems, along with accessories like NO‑silica media and closed‑circuit units that contain dust and recycle abrasive. This keeps operators breathing safe—without sacrificing productivity—and helps shops avoid fines or costly rework.
5. Innovation that spans every scale
Clemco is continually developing new tools to meet evolving automotive challenges—from changing corrosion standards to demand for automation and connected workflows. Their roster includes abrasive recovery media recycling systems, robotic integration, and adaptive blasting components. And regardless of company size or industry level, every automotive user sees the benefits: lower cost of ownership, better uptime, stronger finish quality, and safer workspace.
Why Clemco Works for Every Automotive Player
Customer Type How Clemco Fits OEMs Custom-engineered blast rooms, peening systems, automated recovery, strict spec controls Tier 2 & 3 Scalable cabinets, recovery systems, flexible machines for parts finishing Garages/Restorers Portable pots, wetblast tools, enclosed handheld systems for small works All users Safety-first designs, no‑silica media, dust containment, operator PPE options Industry-wide Innovation, custom engineering, global service network aligning with automotive timelines
Driving Today and Tomorrow’s Automotive Visions
Whether it’s a major automaker rolling out a next‑generation EV, a supplier supplying complex precision parts, or a custom shop building a one‑of‑a‑kind classic, Clemco provides the blasting backbone—from the showroom floor to the backyard garage. Their breadth of equipment—from contractor blast machines to industrial rooms, closed‑circuit tools, cabinets and PPE—helps repairers and manufacturers alike bring ideas to life safely, cleanly, and with control.
With 75+ years of heritage and a global manufacturing and support footprint, Clemco remains a foundation in automotive finishing—helping industry professionals and dream builders alike push forward, shine more brightly, and drive innovation into the future.
Visit https://www.clemcoindustries.com/automotive to read about application specific blasting, cleaning and peening solutions for the automotive industry.
