Powder Coating
Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc
3323 NE 82nd St, Meriden, KS 66512, United States
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- Founded 1922
- Family-owned
- Prototype to large-scale production runs
About Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc
Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc. traces its roots to 1922 in Meriden, Kansas, where Ed Ernest founded the company to design and build grain elevators and feed mills for Midwestern agriculture. The business remained in the family, passing through “Bud” Spencer (president 1955‑1988), Brad Spencer (president 1988‑2007), and current president and CEO Neal Spencer. In 1984 an in‑house metalworking department was created to supply precision components for the firm’s own construction projects; that division was formalized as Ernest‑Spencer Metals (ESM) in 1993 and began offering fabrication services to outside customers. Today ESM operates two modern production facilities in eastern Kansas, including oversize fabrication bays measuring 40 ft × 125 ft × 25 ft. The shop provides plate and sheet metal processing (automated laser, plasma, and punch), structural steel fabrication, TIG/MIG/arc welding, horizontal and vertical milling, lathe turning, and large‑format horizontal boring. It also runs automated and batch powder‑coating lines, wet‑coat painting, plating, and galvanizing. In addition, the company offers custom assembly, packaging, inventory management, and fulfillment, handling jobs from one‑off prototypes to large‑scale production runs. The customer base spans OEM manufacturers, industrial firms, engineering companies, and construction contractors across North America, with historical strength in agricultural equipment and processing machinery. Clients rely on Ernest‑Spencer for everything from sub‑component assembly to final assembly and shelf‑ready packaging. The company emphasizes a partnership approach—“we regard our customers as partners and by helping them succeed we also hope to grow and prosper ourselves”—and cites its blend of multi‑generational craftsmanship with ongoing investment in CNC equipment, laser technology, and robotics as the foundation of its quick, reliable, and economical delivery.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Finishing & coating
Industries served
- OEM manufacturing
- Construction
- Agriculture
- Industrial
- Engineering
- Processing
Materials
Steel · Plate metal · Sheet metal
Equipment
- Automated laser system
- Plasma cutting system
- CNC fabrication equipment
- Robotics
- Horizontal milling machines
- Vertical milling machines
- Lathes
- Large-format horizontal boring machines
- Automated powder coating line
- Batch powder coating system
- Wet coat painting equipment
- Plating and galvanizing lines
Company details
- Location
- Meriden, Kansas
- Company type
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- Founded
- 1922
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Production volume
- Prototype to large-scale production runs
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc located?
Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc is located at 3323 NE 82nd St, Meriden, KS 66512, United States.
What does Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc do?
Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc is listed under Powder Coating, and its listed capabilities and products include Plate and sheet metal processing, Automated laser cutting, Plasma cutting, Punching, Structural steel fabrication and TIG welding.
What industries does Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc serve?
Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc lists OEM manufacturing, Construction, Agriculture, Industrial and Engineering among the industries it serves.
When was Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc founded?
Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc was founded in 1922.
How do I request a quote from Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (785) 484-3165 and visit ernestspencer.com.
What companies are similar to Ernest-Spencer Metals Inc?
Other Powder Coating companies in Kansas listed on FirmsLedger include Valor Metal Works, DC Sheet Metal LLC and Gieske Custom Metal Fabricators.