As the name implies, finishing is the last part of the metal manufacturing process. This important step not only makes the product look good but also provides protection, decreases maintenance, and increases shelf life. In the powder coating process, a powder, comprised of pigments, leveling agents, flow modifiers, and other ingredients, becomes negatively charged as...Continue Reading

Just a short decade and a half after opening its doors in 1999, Larsen was ready to take on a new challenge. To meet the demand for large scale assembly and increasingly complex fabrication projects, the Specialty Fabrication Unit was established in 2013. With a focus on jobs requiring more precision welding and post paint...Continue Reading

Larsen Manufacturing acquires Tella Tool & Mfg, appoints Robert Miller as COO of “Larsen / Tella LLC” Robert Miller The acquisition of Tella Tool & Mfg will expand Larsen Manufacturing’s job offerings while increasing capacity for both Larsen’s and Tella’s current customers.  Larsen / Tella LLC has operations in Lombard, IL and Brownsville, TX which...Continue Reading

2022 has been a momentous year for Larsen as we have surpassed many milestones. This year alone, we were able to showcase why we call ourselves an industry leader in precision sheet metal fabrication, metal stamping, powder coating and value-add assembly services. We exemplified exactly why our partnerships are valued through the many services we...Continue Reading

A sustainable business is one that is aware of the impact it has on its surrounding environment. The metal forming industry is shifting towards a more eco-conscious future, and Larsen saw fit to be at the forefront of this movement. Sustainability is a key element to Larsen’s continuous improvement in the business of metal forming...Continue Reading

VALUE AND SERVICE Larsen Manufacturing continues to stand above the rest in the precision metal fabrication industry, even as Covid cases surge on. Larsen ensures to provide quality services through the integration of admirable skills, while prioritizing customer satisfaction at every step. With soaring prices and metal shortages in the U.S., metal forming companies must...Continue Reading

POWDER COATING Powder coating is the method of applying dry paint to a surface.  It is a cost-effective alternative to traditional wet paint applications.  It provides a durable and uniform surface on all types of products used by consumers, factories, and businesses. This process is based on the technique of spraying 100% solid coating material...Continue Reading

September 24, 2020:Article on “Larsen bringing Powder Coating In-House” for Powder Coating Institute Sept/Oct 2020 magazine. For the better part of a year, a light line drawing of a powder coating system was on display in the office of Dave Larsen, president and CEO of Larsen Manufacturing. Not one to rush into a new venture,...Continue Reading