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Our Mission
To be our customer’s premier, integrated, one-stop source providing aluminum extrusion and coating services while developing long-term business relationships.
Our Vision
Crystal Finishing will be a company that offers a complete line of services for worldwide markets, utilizing aluminum extrusion and coatings exceeding customers’ expectations based on a “Whatever It Takes” attitude.
Our Values
- Respecting each individual & valuing their personal development.
- Being good stewards of community & environment.
- Continuous quality improvement through Team Members, process, technology, growth & training in a “safe environment.”
- Ensuring sustainability, growth & long-term relationships.
MEET THE OWNER

Mark Matthiae
Professional Experience
1973-1976
• Founder and Operator B-Mar Auto and Customs Marathon, WI.
1977 to 1979
• Managed Body Shop for Jeep-Volvo-Mercedes auto dealership
• Grew the business from 3 to a staff of 13. Purchased the Body Shop end of business from Dealer and started RBS Body and Frame Shop
1979 to 1983
• Founded RBS Body and Frame Shop
• Grew the business to the leading Body Shop in Central Wisconsin.
1982 to 1986
• Started and established Mid Wisconsin Auto Pool
1984 to 2005
• Founded Precision Body and Frame.
• Grew from a staff of 3 to 25 and purchased back RBS Body and Frame during this time. Again leading to the largest leading Body Shop in Central Wisconsin.
1993 to Present
• President/Founder/Ceo
• Started Crystal Finishing Systems LLC with a staff of 3. Today staff of 800 and 170 million dollars annual sales.
2014
• Co-founded Crystal Medtech LLC
Awards and Recognition
• 2000 Small Business of the Year Award Marathon County
• 2005 Small Business Man of the Year State of Wisconsin runner-up
• 2007 Citizen of the Year Village of Weston
• 2010 to 2014 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the USA
• 2011 SBA Top 100 In the USA for Job Creation
• 2012 USDA top 50 in the USA for Job Creation
• 2012 Wisconsin Technical College System Prestigious (Future makers Partner Award)
• 2013 Marathon County Citizen of the Year Marathon County
• 2015 Wisconsin Business Development Business of the Year State of Wisconsin
• 2016 Wisconsin Small Business Person of the Year State of Wisconsin (SBA)
Community Involvement Past and Present
• Church Elder Covenant Community Presbyterian Church
• Chair for Finance committee Covenant Community Presbyterian Church
• Chair Building and Grounds Committee Covenant Community Presbyterian Church
• Chair Building Expansion Committee Covenant Community Presbyterian Church
• Organizing Fundraisers for the D.C. Everest Food Pantry
• Founding board Member Ministry Health Care Foundation
• Board Member NTC Technical College
• Board Member Small Business committee Marathon County
• Aluminum Extruders Council Member
• Window and Door Manufacturers Member
• JDRF Fundraising Chair
United Way Campaign Awards
• New Partner Award – 2004 (First year campaign)
• Most Improved Campaign – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2014 (10%+ increase)
• Special Achievement Award – 2010 (criteria varies for this one… could be an extraordinary increase in $$, number of donors, participation rate, some combination of things)
• Outstanding Pacesetter – 2005, 2006, 2007 (Point system for growth, participation, event attendance, volunteering, etc.)
• Community Challenge Qualifier – 2006, 2007, 2008 (150-499 employee)
• Community Challenge Runner Up – 2011, 2012 (150-499 employee)
• Community Challenge Winner – 2013, 2015 (500+ employee)
• 2015 Circle of Excellence award
• And, Campaigner of the Year – Melissa Straw – 2014