Durable, Customizable Anodized Aluminum for Every Application
Repeat business speaks louder than any marketing claim, and at Lorin Industries, it’s the combination of engineered material performance and dependable partnerships that keep customers coming back.
It all starts with the material. Lorin’s proprietary anodizing process transforms aluminum at the molecular level, creating a translucent aluminum oxide layer with sapphire-like hardness. Because this layer is grown from the metal itself, not merely applied, it resists wear, withstands harsh environments, and ensures long-term visual and structural integrity across architectural and industrial applications.
This emphasis on material performance is only matched by Lorin’s commitment to its customers.
“With over 80 years in business, we’ve continually evolved by treating every project as a collaboration, not just a transaction,” says Park Kersman, President. “That mindset guides us from initial consultation through post-delivery support.”
The long-term, relationship-focused approach builds lasting trust, and the results speak for themselves. Lorin® achieves a 90 percent customer retention rate, with many partnerships lasting four decades or more. Customers return not only for the product’s durability, but also for the consistent reliability of the people who stand behind it.
Metal in Its Best Light
Lorin’s impeccable surfaces stem from decades of precisely controlled electrochemical expertise, which defines every layer, tone, and reflection. Unlike traditional finishes, they don’t peel, flake, or chip.
Every aluminum sheet is treated with attention to detail, cleaned to remove microscopic impurities, and prepped to respond predictably and positively to the anodizing process. These early stages determine how light will bounce, scatter, or absorb once the finish is complete.
Then comes the transformation. Submerged in an electrolytic bath, the aluminum reacts to an electric current by forming a crystalline oxide layer from within. This is no superficial coating. The finish grows as part of the metal itself—molecule by molecule—becoming more rigid than the original aluminum and far more resilient than painted or plated alternatives. The result is a surface that withstands wear, weather, and time without compromising clarity or strength.
Once the oxide layer forms, color becomes the language of design. Because anodized aluminum is naturally porous at the microscopic level, Lorin can infuse dyes deep into the material. Absorptive and electrolytic coloring techniques allow for remarkable depth, tonal range, and metallic fidelity, creating finishes that don’t mask the metal but elevate it. Whether it’s a deep matte black, a warm bronze, or a custom hue, these finishes maintain the material’s metallic character while adding visual depth, creating a dynamic, light-responsive appearance ideal for architectural, commercial, and industrial applications.
Stories in Strength and Shine
Projects begin at Lorin with a conversation, not a spec sheet. From the earliest stages, the team works alongside architects, designers, and specifiers as true partners, helping shape not just the materials but the vision itself. Whether the aesthetic is already mapped out or still in flux, the technical fluency and design sensitivity that Lorin brings to the table guide choices around texture, reflectivity, tone, and long-term performance.
Consider the iconic dome in New Orleans. Originally clad in anodized aluminum in the 1970s, the stadium had already demonstrated the material’s resilience, withstanding decades of Gulf Coast heat, humidity, and storms. But after Hurricane Katrina, the challenge went beyond restoration, redefining the structure’s identity. Partnering with Trahan Architects, Lorin developed a custom finish to meet strict architectural and environmental standards. More than 400,000 pounds of anodized aluminum later resulted in a finish proving beauty and durability can coexist.
Another example is Zaha Hadid Architects’ Nanjing Towers in China. When the original material failed to meet expectations, Lorin stepped in under intense time pressure. In just three days, the team produced 80,000 pounds of anodized aluminum, which was air-freighted to the site. Today, the towers still gleam, a testament to a material and a partnership that delivered under pressure.
A Legacy of Innovation with Eyes on the Future
Lorin’s journey began in 1943 with Herb Kersman who commercialized one of the first coil anodizing processes, setting a commitment to innovation that still drives the company today.
Investment continued with Buzz Kersman in a closed-loop environmental system that recycles chemicals and neutralizes all wastewater. These systems are custom-built, refined in-house, and extremely eco-friendly. Buzz also had the vision to expand distribution globally with projects now reaching all regions of the world.
Under Kersman’s leadership, the third generation of the Kersman family sees immense potential and an ongoing responsibility to the industry. One of its biggest challenges today is not only capability, but awareness: helping designers, fabricators, and builders understand the design freedom, durability, and long-term value of anodized aluminum.
From customer engagement to advanced product design to environmental stewardship, Lorin continues to lead by example, proving that legacy and innovation don’t sit at opposite ends of a timeline. They work best when they move forward together.