Our Story
Founded in 1951 by Henry Valdez, the company passed through passionate hands, each contributing to its growth and reputation for excellence. In 2013, Enrique Nikutowski, drawing from his engineering background and experience, took the reins and embarked on a journey of continuous improvement. Under his leadership, Henry's Metal Polishing achieved significant milestones:
- ISO 9001:2015 certification, demonstrating our commitment to quality management.
- Relocation to a larger facility in South El Monte, CA, expanding our capabilities and capacity.
- Investment in advanced equipment, including 24" & 36" wide belt sanders for flat finishes and fabrication services for steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Meet Enrique
Enrique, began his journey in metal polishing at just 16, learning from his father in Argentina. He brings over 30 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing to the table, ensuring a blend of technical expertise and practical know-how.
Our Values
Teamwork: All of our daily activities happen in an environment of trust and collaboration that lead to teamwork in everything we do.
Ethics: We exercise our duties with honesty and integrity at all times.
Respect: We are proud to treat everyone of our employess, customers and vendors with dignity and respect. This value also extends to respecting our environment and community.
Results: At Henry's Metal Polishing we are focused and reward results, not effort. A happy customer is the result of a job well done.
Innovation: We want to invent and develop metal polishing processes and new products that provide value to our customers and safely allow our employees to perform their work in the most effective and efficient manner.
