This original sculpture, for a corporation’s lobby, was finished with LuminOre Brass with an oil-base polish.

OUR COMPANY

A Brief History

In 1977, LuminOre Inc. founder Thomas Valente developed a revolutionary idea that continues to change the way the world works with metal. While working with gold leaf and sheet metals in his high-end furniture business, Valente recognized the need for a liquid metal coating – real metal, not paint - that could be easily and economically applied onto any material and, more importantly, retain the most intricate surface detail. Today, after more than 30 years and millions of dollars in research and development, LuminOre’s advanced composite metals are available in eight different varieties, and we can apply them onto virtually any surface using conventional cold-spray equipment.

"We have not just created a new product; we have created an entirely new industry," Valente said. "Companies that used to purchase traditionally cast or forged metal are now contracting with LuminOre Fabrication to design and build architectural elements that were once unachievable. LuminOre Fabrication has developed state of the art techniques to fuse the patented LuminOre Composite Metal to innovative composite substrates. The results are lightweight panels, facades and other architectural elements in sizes, shapes and contours that never before were possible. Objects that would be too heavy if made of solid metal are now being made with LuminOre composite metals at a fraction of the weight and the cost."

Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., the professional LuminOre team is dedicated to helping you realize your vision with LuminOre composite metals. For more information on LuminOre or about our LuminOre’s patented metalizing process, e-mail us with your info or call 760.431.7705.

The (R)evolution of Metals

Ancient Egyptians developed wood veneers as a way of conserving their natural resources. More than three thousand years later, LuminOre has echoed the ingenuity of that innovative culture. LuminOre genuine METAL VENEERS are changing the way the world works with metal… today and tomorrow!