About Us

Driven by Process. Defined by Precision. Trusted by Industry Leaders.
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From Artistry to Aerospace: A Trusted Finishing Partner

Global Metal Finishing isn’t just a vendor — we’re a strategic partner for machine shops, defense and aerospace contractors, and OEM teams who can’t afford to get it wrong. Since the late 1980s, we’ve delivered precision finishes that protect components, meet exacting specs, and eliminate costly rework.

We started by serving metal artists across the country — a craft rooted in beauty, discipline, and surface perfection. That obsession with detail became the foundation for our evolution into high-spec industrial finishing.

Over the decades, we’ve grown with purpose, adding AS9100D certification, Nadcap accreditation, ITAR registration, and being CMMC Ready allows us advanced capabilities like electroless nickel and Cerakote to meet the demands of aerospace, defense, and medical manufacturers.

Today, we serve as a remote work center for OEMs and machine shops throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S. We’re not the cheapest. We’re not the biggest. But we are the team that gets it right the first time — because in your world, that’s the only option.

Our Mission

At Global Metal Finishing, our mission is to innovate the metal finishing industry by adopting new technologies, honoring our commitments, and delivering quality results on every product we touch. We don’t exist to chase one-off jobs — we’re here to build long-term partnerships with manufacturers who value precision, transparency, and accountability.

Our Vision

Our vision is simple: to improve the manufacturing supply chain by understanding and embracing each customer’s goals. Motivated by our core values, we work every day to exceed expectations and elevate what it means to deliver a perfect finish.

Our Core Values

Reliable

Our commitment to our customers never wavers. We support their teams, perfect our process, and operate as one cohesive unit. Reliability means delivering consistent quality and an exceptional experience — every time.

Accountable

We take ownership of our performance, decisions, and results. That means being honest, transparent, and meticulous in every step — and always doing the right thing, even when it’s hard.

Knowledgeable

We’re not just metal finishers. We’re engineers. Our team brings deep technical expertise and real-world insight to every job, solving problems fast, adapting to evolving needs, and optimizing production without compromising quality.

Leadership Team

Our leadership team brings decades of experience in quality, operations, and advanced finishing processes. Motivated by our core values — reliable, accountable, knowledgeable — we’re hands-on in the work and invested in the long-term success of our clients and our people.

Tamea Franco

CEO

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Ben Lawhorn

President

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Kristie Sparks

Sales & Service Manager

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Eric Akers

Account Manager

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Hailey Garrison

Account Manager

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David Fralin

Integrator & Mfg Specialist

Ready for a finishing partner who gets it right the first time?

We work like an extension of your team—certified, consistent, and committed to your specs. Let’s start a conversation about your next project.

(800) 407-6371