About

1910s

The Barile family runs plating operations in Newark, New Jersey and Pittsfield, Massachusetts where they develop their first generation of metal finishers.

1957

The family relocates to South Florida to sell plating chemicals and integrates into the local industry.

1960s

The Barile and Sexton families unite through the marriage of David Jr. and Antonia. David Jr, U.S. Air Force B-2 Bomber Mechanic, brings skills and love of aviation to the shop floor.

1969

The family and other partners operate Broward Industrial Plating, focusing on black oxide coating.

1982

Broward Industrial Plating is shut down due to airport expansion and eminent domain, prompting the family to start anew.

1982

David Jr. officially establishes CMF in Pompano Beach, FL.

1984

David II officially establishes CMF in Pompano Beach, FL – with just 4,200 sq. ft. of usable production space and no outside partners.

1993

The family’s third generation joins CMF full-time, with David III starting from the bottom in racking and working his way up through every role in the plant.

Mid-2000s

CMF leadership renews its focus on systems, scalability, and process improvement.

2009

CMF commits to achieving ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications and then pursues NADCAP Accreditation, transforming its quality management systems.

2017

Fred Binda joins CMF leadership, bringing in expertise from his own multi-generational metal finishing family.

2020

Johan Van Wyk joins the team as CFO.

2023

Fred and Johan join the ownership group.

Present

CMF is now one of Florida’s only NADCAP-accredited anodizing shops, operating out of 21,000 sq. ft. of production space. With a legacy of craftsmanship and a leadership team built from three generations of expertise, CMF continues to set the benchmark for precision, quality, and trusted partnerships in aerospace and commercial metal finishing.