About Us


We specialize in the application of paint coatings onto metal substrates for the automotive industry. We own and operate over 72,000 square feet with an experienced staff of 50+ employees.


Quality Assurance & Enviornmental Health & Safety

  • ISO: 9001 Certified
  • Utilize A2LA accredited labs for testing
  • Utilize ISO 25 facilities for outside calibration
  • Use of AIAG bar code labels, traceable to incoming shipper
  • EDI and ASN capabilities

Our History

  • 1984

    Founded by Robert March as Wet-Spray metal finishing job shop

  • 1987

    Moved to 160 Summit Street, Brighton MI (28,000 square feet)

  • 1988

    Installed a 3" Monorail E-coat system

  • 1995

    Expanded the 160 Summit Street building (now Plant #1) by 13,000 square feet and installed a Programable Hoist E-coat system for large sheet metal parts

  • 1997

    Opened Plant #2 at 1279 Rickett Road, Brighton, MI (25,000 square feet) for additional Wet-Spray and Powder coating business

  • 1997

    In September, Steve March and Bruce LaValley purchased company

  • 1999

    In August, March Coatings re-organized Plant #2 to focus on Wet-Spray brake rotor and drum programs

  • 2001

    Expanded Plant #1 by 33,000 square feet for a 4" monorail E-coat system (operation May 2002)

  • 2018

    Oven was expanded to accommodate heavy cast parts

  • 2020

    March Coatings becomes March Coatings Ventures, LLC.