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Anodizing is a complex process whose efficacy depends on several different variables. Material surface in particular can have a major impact on the end result of anodizing. Unlike processes such as painting and powder coating, which can mask a part’s imperfections, anodizing has the tendency to highlight any surface issues that occur during machining.  In […]

It is great to see opportunities returning to manufacturers in the US. But there is nothing normal about our production workflow post-COVID. If you are serving any industry’s supply chain, the obstacles are enormous.  The repercussions of supply chain disruption will be reverberating indefinitely throughout our industry. Geopolitical issues like trade wars and import tariffs […]

Date: April 9, 2021Contacts: mobrien@nam.org, kcrow@vamanufacturers.com Congress Considering Tax Hikes That Would Cost 1 Million Jobs RICHMOND, VA – Study finds that tax increases under consideration in Congress would cost 1million jobs two years following their implementation. The study conducted by the NAM, inpartnership with Rice University economists John W. Diamond and George R. Zodrow, […]

“We want the job shop to treat us as if we are one of their internal departments.” -Tamea Franco, President of Global Metal Finishing. Read the full article here.

Products Finishing’s “40 Under 40 award program” recognizes young professionals in the finishing industry. Global Metal Finishing is proud that our own Ben Lawhorn made the list this year, where it says: “Ben Lawhorn has been in the finishing industry for 12 years at anodizing and precision hard coating facility Global Metal Finishing (formerly East […]

Shrewd Archery is an archery company dedicated to providing high quality, Podium Proven products for archers of all disciplines. Since 1994 they have worked to offer excellent customer service, top notch quality, and innovative designs.  Global Metal Finishing is proud to have been featured on the Shrewd Archery Blog on July 29, 2020, where they […]

This episode of WVPT “Made in Virginia” features the history and manufacturing process of Global Metal Finishing, Inc. and interviews with Tamea Franco and Ben Lawhorn. Click here to see the entire news broadcast.

Roanoke television station WDBJ7 recently featured Global Metal Finishing, Inc. in their series, “Made Here At Home”. Click here to see the entire news broadcast.

November 2, 2017 NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Today the Virginia Manufacturers Association elected its Board of Directors at its 95th Annual Meeting in Newport News, Virginia. Roanoke Virginia’s Global Metal Finishing, Inc. CEO, Tamea Franco, was elected for another term on the MVA Board of Directors.