Branson Cerakote & Laser holds open house

By CINDY THOMAS, Staff Writer

Branson Cerakote & Laser celebrated its new Hollister location with an open house on Friday, June 24. Guests enjoyed refreshments, demonstrations of the Cerakote and laser engraving techniques, and drawings for giveaways including a Glock 42 complete with custom Cerakote and engraving. Owners John and Laura Siegert expressed thanks to all who stopped by to help celebrate and to learn more about the company.

This gorgeous Table Rock Lake picture is an example of custom laser engraving available.

Photo by Cindy Thomas

As the name implies, the store’s specialty is the ceramic-based Cerakote finish, providing a protective coating over 1000x stronger than the factory bluing standard on firearms. The process involves a special sandblasting technique to ensure adherence, and the coating is customizable in a variety of colors. “I didn’t really know what this technique was,” commented one woman in attendance, “but my husband was familiar with it and wanted to learn about how it’s done. I really enjoyed watching the demo.”

Guests were also able to see demonstrations of the custom laser engraving, available for a wide variety of surfaces and products to create unique gifts and promotional items. The company is also an authorized firearms and accessories dealer.

A colorful custom tumbler is laser engraved.

Photo by Cindy Thomas

The Hollister location also allows more room to conduct Cerakote training classes to assist other businesses and hobbyists in learning proper application techniques. Another recent addition, thanks to expanded space, is a podcast studio, available for rental as well as offering opportunities for area businesses to be featured on The Branson Podcast.

Visit www.bransoncerakote. com to learn more about products and services, or stop by 131 Industrial Park Dr., Suite 3, Hollister. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.