Recycling Metals, Conserving Resources, Since 1961

Introducing The New Collins Metal Finishing Team

Collins Metal Finishing (CMF) opened its doors in 1968 in response to the plating needs of the burgeoning manufacturing scene of the Phoenix area at the time. It was the brainchild of businessman Robert Wilkinson and electroplater John Collins.

Over the years, CMF grew in both size and complexity, finding its niche in Anodizing and Electropolishing supplemented by a variety of similar, “less complex” services. Despite its growth, CMF has never strayed from its family roots.

In the late 90s, John’s son, Mike, took over his position while Robert’s daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Chuck Garcia, took over his responsibilities.

Under the direction of these three, CMF left its original location— a shack built during the WWII era— and opened a 5,000 sq. ft. facility with modernized equipment and environmental protections.

Grandson of Kathy and Chuck, Gavin Garcia (now 26 years old), grew up often accompanying his grandfather to work. Intrigued with how the various processes worked and enamored with the finished products, he began working at the shop the day after he turned 16. Gavin is pictured above.

With brief stints working various other jobs, he always worked either full or part time at CMF until the time he graduated ASU in 2021.

A couple of weeks later, he began training to take over for Chuck and Kathy amid Chuck’s battle with cancer. On May 10, 2022, Chuck passed away at the age of 69, two days shy of his 70th birthday.

From then on, Gavin began his tenure as Director, working to continue the legacy of his grandfather.

Over the course of the last year, with Gavin at the helm, CMF has introduced a new logo, modernized their system, and expanded their electropolish services by introducing a brand-new line to satiate the demand of the semiconductor and medical industries.

Fully operational as of April of this year, the new EP line has cut lead times by more than 50% and supported their mission to keep prices as affordable as possible.

Recently, Kathy passed her role as President on to her son, Marc Garcia. Together, Gavin and Marc are looking to continue to grow