Bumming..... Gateway Powder Coating is Closing

[MPTech]

Dropped some parts off at my engine builder yesterday and talked next steps. All going well, getting excited about the rebuild.
Planned to drop off the headers at Gateway Powder coating, to be stripped and re-Ceramic coated.
Note on the door said they are Closing and not accepting any new work.
Talked to the guy manning the counter (manager/owner??) and he said they are losing their "guy" 12/13 and Closing.
I didn't dig, he seemed busy and not happy about the situation.
There was a sign/banner out front, but couldn't read it as I was exiting. Their site has a message "In Loving Memory Mark Daniel Eckman", don't know if that's related.

So....... I'm looking for a new/different Ceramic Coater. Any Suggestions?

 

[Richgrsc]

Well sh-t..

 

[JimW]

That sucks. Mark was the owner.

 

[MPTech]

Thanks @JimW, that makes sense about the post on their site then.

 

[Tony_G]

Wonder what happened to Mark. He wasn't exactly an old guy and always appeared to be in good health. Just found this. https://www.newcomerstlouis.com/Obituary/255444/Mark-Eckman/St Peters-MO

 

[Tim M]

Rich, you should buy the business

 

[Richgrsc]

Rich, you should buy the business

Great idea. You be the money, I'll be the manager.

 

[Raindrop]

Our good friends son works there. Here is his go fund me page that shows what happened. Very sad!