Wyoming’s First Advanced Metal Finishing Facility
GSO
Metals
GSO Metals is launching a fully certified anodizing and coating operation to serve the Mountain West. We’re currently raising $6.5M to activate production and meet validated market demand.
The Problem
A critical gap in regional manufacturing infrastructure
Wyoming and the broader Mountain West lack in-state access to certified metal finishing — forcing manufacturers to ship parts out-of-state for anodizing and coating. This drives up lead times, costs, and risk. As demand grows for precision metalwork in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing, the absence of scalable local finishing options has become a bottleneck to growth and innovation across the region.
The Solution
Wyoming’s first advanced, scalable surface finishing facility
Hot Black Oxide
Our black oxide line is live and serving customers today, providing a fast and reliable solution for mild steel corrosion resistance and aesthetic treatment.
Type II & III Anodizing
We will offer both decorative (Type II) and hard (Type III) anodizing for aluminum — critical for aerospace, firearms, medical, and high-performance applications.
PVD / DLC Coatings
Planned as a future capability, these thin-film coatings are in high demand for wear resistance and performance in defense, automotive, and medical components.
Heat Treating
As part of our expansion, heat treating will allow us to meet demand from OEMs requiring metallurgical reliability in load-bearing or high-stress components.
Traction To Date
Proven demand and operational progress
GSO Metals isn’t starting from zero — we’ve validated the market, built customer relationships, and launched our first revenue-generating service. Our pipeline is growing, and facility development is well underway.
- $175,000+ in black oxide service revenue
- Facility layout and vendor quoting complete
- 50+ manufacturers in active discussions
- Early adopter partnerships in development
Investment Opportunity
Reshoring manufacturing infrastructure for the Mountain West
We’re raising $6.5 million to bring full-scale operations online. This includes equipment, facility buildout, certifications, and hiring — positioning GSO Metals as the region’s first advanced metal finishing hub.
- High-demand, underserved regional market
- Revenue-positive operations already underway
- Clear scaling path with diversified services
- Strong potential for acquisition or dividend model
About the Founder
Lloyd Baker
Founder & CEO of GSO Metals
“This isn’t just a startup — it’s an answer to a real supply chain need.”
Lloyd Baker is an experienced operator with a background in manufacturing, compliance, and industrial scale-up. As a licensed firearms manufacturer with an MBA, he created GSO Metals to fill a critical infrastructure gap for OEMs in Wyoming and the Mountain West. His hands-on experience and regulatory knowledge make him uniquely positioned to lead the region’s first certified metal finishing facility.
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Find us Here
- 3840 Misner Ln
- Laramie, WY 82070