About Us

Started in the family garage in 2001, Great Lakes Finishes has grown to serve Fortune 500 companies from around the world with some of the most advanced coatings and application techniques available.

Great Lakes has made its name in the industry as the service provider that successfully completes the difficult jobs that the competition has tried and failed.

Now located between Union City and Waterford, PA our exceptional quality in conjunction with competitive prices and quick turnaround have proven to stand the test of time for over two decades.

OUR MISSION IS 100% SATISFACTION FOR EVERY CUSTOMER THAT COMES THROUGH OUR DOOR. We will do it right or we will do it again.

Meet The Team

Kevin Vanderhoof

Co-Owner, Sales Lead, Estimator

George Baum

Production Manager, Lead Painter

Melonie Vanderhoof

Co-Owner, Operations Manager

Joan Myers

Administrative Assistant, Human Resources

About Great Lakes Finishes

Great Lakes Finishes started in a family garage in 2001 and has since grown into a trusted professional team that delivers high-quality metal finishing services to both local clients and Fortune 500 companies. Since the beginning, our values have always been focused on quality, trust, and customer satisfaction.

Our team of certified, expertly trained individuals is capable of handling advanced powder coating and liquid coating techniques, ensuring that every project ends with an aesthetically pleasing, durable finish that customers will love. We strive to work diligently with customers to guarantee that projects are completed correctly and in a timely and cost-effective manner.

At Great Lakes Finishes, the job is not completed when the project is. If any customer, past or present, has any questions about the process, customization, colors, or general maintenance, we would be happy to answer! We’re thinking of you even when the project is finished.

Everyone on our team is committed to eco-friendly and safe practices. Our powder coatings do not release volatile organic compounds (VOCS) into the atmosphere. When performing liquid application, there is careful accounting of VOCs and professional disposal of all wastes.

We are conveniently located between Union City and Waterford, Pennsylvania, but we proudly serve clients throughout Northwestern PA, including Erie PA. Our community has given us so much love, and we are driven to give back anyway we can. Call us today for a job. No matter the scale, we’ll complete it with care!