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Microfinish

Name: Microfinish
Address: 11048 Gravois Industrial Court, St. Louis, MO, 63128, US
Telephone: (314) 849-8181

The official page of Microfinish Metal Finishing in St. Louis, Missouri From the basement of our founder, Stanley Smith, to the over 240,000 SQ. FT. ft.

For over fifty years Missouri’s Microfinish continues to be committed to delivering high quality St Louis metal finishing services with competitive pricing. of facilities it now takes to house our present operations in Saint Louis, Microfinish has grown dramatically to meet the needs of our customers. More than 450 customers throughout the Midwest and around the nation count on Microfinish for qua

lity metal finishing and personalized service. We supply coatings to five different automotive companies, as well as leaders in the heavy equipment, electrical, lawn care, appliance, and communication industries. No matter if an order consists of one piece or one million pieces, each order is given the highest attention to detail and quality finish. With our ISO 9001:2008 certification, Microfinish has expertise in every facet of finishing that our customers rely on from a metal finishing company. Combined with years of high quality work in a variety of industries, we’re known for our on-time delivery of parts that are expertly processed with finishing, plating, and coating services. Our extensive experience in metal finishing can be traced back to its founding in 1959. Back then, the company’s one shop tumbled stamping to remove burrs and to smooth the surface of parts, thus improving their “Microfinish” (hence the name of the company). Microfinish developed as a complete metal finishing services company further with our entry into zinc plating and our relocation to a larger location in Berkeley. To accommodate increased customer demand for high quality finishing services, our facility has expanded from the original 4,500 square feet a total of three times. Today the building offers 20,000 square feet which houses two automated lines and one barrel zinc plating line. Recent Notable Milestones
- In 1996, Microfinish opened up a 20,000 sq. facility to begin powder coating parts. After three additional expansions, the facility is now 48,000 square feet servicing clients with two conveyor powder coating lines.
- In 2001, Microfinish was bought by Bill & Karen Stock, who in 2005 purchased C & A Metal Finishing, a mechanical finishing operation. Under new management, Microfinish returned to its roots as an exceptional metal finishing company with superior quality deburring, cleaning, glass beading and burnishing processes.
- In 2009, Microfinish IPC, was opened, offering nickel chrome plating as well as e-coating, and providing the capability to zinc plate larger components than ever before. Call (314) 849-8181 and let us know what metal finishing services we can provide to you!

Microfinish is now a proud member of the AIAG - Microfinish

01/07/2026

Microfinish is excited to share that we are now a member of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). Think of the AIAG as the place where automakers, suppliers, and service providers sit down at the same table to figure out how to keep the entire supply chain moving. It’s the playbook everyone uses to get things right, covering everything from massive industry shifts to tiny details of everyday problem-solving.

Microfinish is now a proud member of the AIAG - Microfinish Microfinish is excited to share that we are now a member of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), keeping your supply chain moving.

Nickel Chrome Plating Small Parts - Microfinish

11/07/2025

The value of nickel chrome plating small parts lies in how it strengthens the base metal and stabilizes the surface, not just in how it looks. Plating is a controlled surface engineering process that defines how a component performs once it’s in use. It determines service life and whether a part maintains its specification over time.

Nickel Chrome Plating Small Parts - Microfinish The value of nickel chrome plating small parts lies in how it strengthens the base metal and stabilizes the surface.

08/28/2025

We're proud to share that Microfinish has earned a Products Finishing Top Shop for an 11th consecutive year in 2025!

https://microfinishco.com/news/2025/08/26/microfinish-earns-11th-consecutive-top-shop-recognition-in-2025/

Microfinish Earns 2024 Gold Award for Environmental Excellence - Microfinish

05/01/2025

We’re proud to announce that Microfinish has once again been honored with the prestigious Gold Award from the Missouri Water Environment Association (MWEA). See more about our commitment to the protect Missouri’s valuable water resources!

Microfinish Earns 2024 Gold Award for Environmental Excellence - Microfinish We’re proud to announce that Microfinish has once again been honored with the prestigious Gold Award from the Missouri Water Environment Association (MWEA). This recognizes our outstanding commitment to industrial wastewater pretreatment and compliance with environmental regulations for 2024. This...

11/23/2024

In metal finishing, details matters- especially when it comes to selecting the right coating for durability, style, and lasting performance. Options like e-coating and powder coating each offer unique strengths. These two processes have transformed industries from automotive to aerospace, each providing advanced protection and vibrant finishes. Knowing the difference between e-coating and powder coating helps you achieving a finish that not only looks incredible but stands up to the demands of its environment.

https://microfinishco.com/news/2024/11/20/difference-between-e-coating-and-powder-coating/

10/30/2024

Ever wanted to know how electrostatic spray coating works? Our professional team of coating specialists gives a quick overview of the process!

07/31/2024

For the 10th year in a row, we have been named a Products Finishing Top Shop in electroplating and anodizing! This incredible achievement is a direct reflection of the dedication and expertise of our entire team, and we are incredibly proud.

Happy 65th Anniversary to Microfinish! - Microfinish

03/02/2024

Happy 65th Anniversary to Microfinish! Our clients rely on Microfinish for quality metal finishing, powder coating, and metal plating. We are proud to deliver those services on time with competitive pricing and incredible results.

Happy 65th Anniversary to Microfinish! - Microfinish The year 1959 was pivotal in American history. Alaska and Hawaii became states. The Swanson TV dinner revolutionized mealtime. The classic series “The Twilight Zone” debuted on CBS. And in the basement of a Midwest home, Stan Smith began a legacy that would become Microfinish, the premier metal ...

02/07/2024

Microfinish is proud to support Kearney High School KHS Robotics Team 2345!
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02/05/2024

Curious about the different types of polishing in metal finishing? Microfinish breaks down common approaches achieving top tier polishing!

Polishing in Metal Finishing - Microfinish Metal finishing involves several stages to achieve the desired results. One critical step in metal finishing is polishing. It enhances the appearance of metals making it more appealing and aesthetically pleasing. Polishing also provides functional benefits such as reducing corrosion, increasing surf...

Microfinish Featured in Prestigious Industry Journal - Microfinish

12/27/2023

What a way to end the year! The PF Products Finishing publication has been the voice of the finishing industry since 1936. That voice has recognized Microfinish as a Products Finishing’s Top Shop for the past nine years and recently highlighted our Midwest finishing company’s expert and attentive employees.

Microfinish Featured in Prestigious Industry Journal - Microfinish The PF Products Finishing publication has been the voice of the finishing industry since 1936. That voice has recognized Microfinish as a Products Finishing’s Top Shop for the past nine years and recently highlighted our Midwest finishing company’s expert and attentive employees. Here at Microfi...

Finishing for Production Line Parts - Microfinish

10/31/2023

Today’s manufacturers understand the importance of an efficient production process. Downtime costs money, so it’s smart to prioritize the longevity and durability of the machinery and parts that power your line. Microfinish offers expert metal finishing for production lines!

Finishing for Production Line Parts - Microfinish Finishing has many benefits for production line parts including durability and longevity, and aesthetically improved appearance.

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Our Story

About Microfinish

Microfinish, founded in 1959, began simply as a company that did tumble deburring. Over the years Microfinish has expanded its services to include; parts washing, glass beading, wheelabrating, and steel ball burnishing. Microfinish also does rack and barrel zinc plating, nickel/chrome plating, electroless nickel plating, E-coating, and powder coating.

The company has more than 450 customers across the Midwest and supplies coatings to numerous second tier suppliers for seven different automotive companies, as well as to leaders in the heavy equipment, electrical, lawn/garden, appliance, and communication industries.

Microfinish offers transportation services to many of our customers.

Microfinish prides itself on providing consistent, quality parts to customers--ON TIME.

The company, which was first ISO certified in 2003, has been recertified to be compliant with the new requirement for ISO 9001:2015.

In 2019, Microfinish was named a Top Shop for electroplating, naming it one of the top fifty plating shops in the country. This is the fifth consecutive year the company has achieved this honor. Microfinish is the only Missouri company to be named a Top Shop in electroplating. The award was given by Products Finishing Magazine, a publication that has followed the finishing industry since 1936 and surveys hundreds of shops across 45 metrics to find the best finishing shops in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

To help the company stay current with industry standards and changes, Microfinish maintains membership in A-TEAM Program, The National Tool and Machine Association (NTMA) and The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF). The NASF is a trade group that works to promote the surface finishing industry in North America as well work with plating company with technical, scientific and business developments.

History

The company was founded in 1959, by Stanley Smith, who started the copmany out of his basement. Smith tumbled stamping to remove burrs and to smooth the surface of parts, thereby improving their “microfinish,” which was the inspiration for the name of the company.

In the past 60 years, Microfinish has expanded its capabilities and locations, first moving out of Smith’s basement to a location in Berkeley, Missouri, which has had three expansions. Microfinish has continued to expand to four facilities with over 250,000 square feet of space in the St. Louis area and has over 90 employees.

In 1996, Microfinish opened a 20,000 square foot facility to begin powder coating parts. After three additional expansions, the facility is now 48,000 square feet, serving clients with two conveyor powder coating lines. The powder coating division of Microfinish is in Truesdale (Warrenton), Missouri.

In 2001, Bill & Karen Stock purchased Microfinish, and in 2005 bought C & A Metal Finishing, a mechanical finishing operation. Microfinish returned to its roots as an exceptional metal finishing company with superior quality deburring, cleaning, glass beading and burnishing processes. The metal finishing division is also the corporate office for Microfinish, in Sunset Hills, Missouri.

In 2009, Microfinish IPC, LLC was opened, offering nickel chrome plating as well as e-coating, and providing the capability to zinc plate larger components than can be processed at the Berkeley facility. The nickel/chrome and e-coating division is in St. Louis, MO. In 2015, a second nickel/chrome line was added at this facility, allowing the company to nickel/chrome plate larger parts.

In 2014, Microfinish expanded the services at the Sunset location and began offering electroless nickel, which then was expanded to double production in early 2019.

In 2017, Microfinish purchased ROC Industries to further expand its burnishing capabilities and to begin wheel blasting (shot peening/wheelabrating). The equipment was moved into the Sunset location to expand its capabilities.

Microfinish looks to continue to grow to meet the ever-changing needs of the metal working industry.

Telephone

(314) 849-8181

Website

https://microfinishco.com/

Address

11048 Gravois Industrial Court
St. Louis, MO
63128

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 3:30pm
Thursday	7am - 3:30pm
Friday	7am - 3:30pm