LMC is an accredited, innovative, world-class provider of metal finishings & coatings
Metal Finishing Services for Performance and Appearance
Light Metals Coloring (LMC) applies finishes that improve the performance and appearance of metal parts. Whether you're looking for quality anodizing services, manganese phosphate coating, or another solution, our experienced team is here to help.
Our Current Certifications
Our Services
Our customers operate in demanding, fast-paced markets – and we help them stay ahead of the competition with innovative finishing services. From creating more durable coatings to providing lower friction surfaces, we design and execute custom solutions to enhance the overall quality of the end-product. Our metal finishing services include:
Anodizing
Anodizing is a form of controlled surface oxidation that is typically performed on aluminum. It produces a hard-wearing surface that is often dyed for a distinctive metallic sheen. Light Metals Coloring can anodize to meet various specifications, such as Mil-A-8625, Mil-Std-171, AMS-2471, and AMS-2468.
Manganese Phosphating
Other Metal Finishing Services
We offer a range of other finishing processes in addition to anodizing and phosphating. These include powder and dry lubricant coatings and laser engraved paint fill.
Our customers require high-performance, high-quality finishes. Many of these must meet rigorous specifications, such as those used in the automotive, defense, and medical industries. Efficacy, functionality, and even business reputations often depend on the coatings we apply. That’s why we strive to offer state-of-the-art solutions to customers in a wide range of industries, including:
We are in business to do more than just finish parts for customers – we want to use our finishing expertise to help solve manufacturing problems, too. Our expert team can assist manufacturers with their strategic direction, procurement planning, system design, security assessment, application development, and systems integration needs.
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Customer Support
ButtonWe are people-focused and solution-driven. Our approach is to partner with our customers, helping them achieve their goals not only for metal finishing but for their businesses, as well. The expertise that Light Metals Coloring in Southington CT has developed makes us uniquely equipped to assist customers in addressing and solving many of their production challenges.
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Technical Capabilities
ButtonSince our founding in 1945, we've grown to become one of the largest independent metal finishing shops in the country. Today, we have over 100 employees, many of whom have acquired extensive knowledge and experience in the metal finishing industry. Each team member lives and breathes our mission statement: “To provide people with the tools and inspiration to live to their greatest potential and do great things for themselves and others."
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Custom Solutions
ButtonThe extensive set of resources we've accumulated allows us to solve many of the problems our customers face. However, if the need arises, our team can strategize, develop, and implement new processes to meet our clients’ needs.
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Quality & Compliance
ButtonWe take our responsibilities to our employees, customers, and community seriously. By following best practices for health, safety, quality, and environmental protection, we strive to be the best possible employer, supplier, and neighbor. To this end, we actively seek out and maintain a series of certifications and compliance processes that demonstrate our commitment and professionalism.
