Advantages of Powder Coating in Metal Fabrication
November 5, 2020 1:30 pm Leave your thoughtsChances are you’ve probably heard of powder coating as it pertains to metal fabrication. And with good reason, it’s become... Read more ›
Tim Varela’s values center on a Sense of Urgency, Financial Responsibility, Ethical Behavior in all activities, Teamwork and excellent Customer Service. Tim has over 40 years in sheet metal manufacturing and has assembled an expert team who share those same values. Together, they have made Meta Fab, Inc. what is has become today.
Tim Varela started, owns and runs several successful companies including Meta Fab, Inc., Trison Finishing, and Trison Properties, LLC.
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