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                       Skat Blast, Inc. Offices and Plant in Canfield, Ohio

Skat Blast, Inc. has been manufacturing Abrasive Blasting Cabinets since the late 1970s, originally located in Youngstown, Ohio.  In 1982, Skat Blast moved to Canfield, Ohio, where they share the major portion of a beautiful 80,000 square foot brick facility located at the corner of US Route 224 and State Rt. 446.  Our plant is located just one mile west of the center of Canfield, on a 30-acre parcel of land.  In addition to manufacturing over 15 models of Blasting Cabinets, Skat Blast also manufacture several models of a very efficient paint spray system, called HVLP (High Volume-Low Pressure). 

HVLP paint spray systems are good for the environment and keep your shop clean, as overspray is reduced up to 80% and paint savings up to 50% are common. Think about this next time you pay over $500 for a gallon of paint.  While many other suppliers sell HVLP paint spray guns that require an air compressor to operate, the Skat Blast HVLP system is a self-contained unit and plugs into any 115 volt outlet, so no air compressor is required and you can paint anywhere. More information on this product line is shown on this site by clicking the link to left.

Products are made in 6 separate shops, starting with sheets of genuine USA steel.  Computerized equipment is used to cut the steel to various size and style cabinets. This steel is then built into cabinets on a daily basis.  Every aspect of the manufacturing process is done here, including research and design work.  We operate a complete machine shop, welding department, steel storage area, assembly areas, warehouse, paint booths and packaging departments.  In addition, we stock just about every single part ever required for any Skat Blast Cabinet made during the past 30 years.  When we say "Made in USA" we mean exactly that.

Skat Blast is a manufacturer and all sales are through the 3 distributors listed on our Home Page only. We have no other distributors. For customers in the U.S., we recommend TP Tools & Equipment. www.tptools.com  TP Tools shares our building in Canfield, Ohio, and has ready access to every possible unit and part for immediate shipment all over the U.S. and Canada.  They have several cabinets hooked up and running, so that you can see how the blasting process works.

Customers in Europe are serviced by Matthys Quality Equipment in Vichte, Belgium. Matthys Quality Equipment has been selling our products for over 15 years and carries every model in stock, along with all required replacement nozzles and parts. Matthys purchases full container loads of our equipment and is dedicated to our line. Japan customers are serviced by Sanken Tools in Tokyo, who also buys in container loads.  Sorry we do not have distributors in any other countries, nor are we looking for more distribution, feeling we want to do things right in our prime areas rather than being overextended.

If you are ever in northeast Ohio, we are not too far from the Ohio/Pa Turnpike and visitors are welcome.  We operate a very clean facility and our employees have been with us for many years, taking great pride in their work. Skat Blast is a member of the Better Business Bureau and we adhere to all of their high standards and beliefs.

Technical questions or request for parts, abrasives or supplies should be directed to TP Tools & Equipment. They can be reached at 1-800-321-9260 (local line 330-533-3384). Their hours are from 8 AM to 6 PM weekdays and from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturdays.. When you call TP Tools, you are not required to listen to many choices and push buttons.  This is too frustrating for any of us and is not our way of doing business. Instead phones are answered by "live operators" and your questions will be directed to trained technicians for immediate help.