Hand Industries, Inc. was established in Warsaw , Indiana in 1956 as Hand Polishing Shop. William F. Hand started the business to provide metal finishing services to the orthopedic industry and eventually became the largest outside processor of orthopedic metal finishing in the United States . 

In 1963, the company was incorporated so that managers and outside investors could help raise capital for future growth.  Within the next few years a new division was created named Quality Manufacturing Company, this division specialized in screw machining, and other types of general lathe work. 

In 1971, the company’s name was changed to Hand Industries, Inc., to reflect increasing diversification. 

In 1972, this diversification included the company expanding into metal plating with the purchase of a small operation in Warsaw . 

In 1978, Terry E. Hand joined the company and the following year was promoted to Vice President and General Manager. 

In 1982, the company stayed ahead of the curve in employee pensions with the introduction of a 401K profit-sharing and savings program for employees. 

In 1984, Terry E. Hand became President and Jerry L. Richardson was promoted to Executive Vice President.  That same year John G. Hand joined the company as IT Manager. 

During 1986, Hand Industries’ metal finishing services expanded to include aerospace metal finishing. 

In 2000, John G. Hand was promoted to President, while Terry E. Hand became CEO of the company. 

On August 22nd, 2006, Paragon Medical acquired the Hand Industries’ orthopedic metal finishing division.  This acquisition was only for the orthopedic metal finishing operations and did not include operations for the aerospace and automotive industries.

On March 30th, 2010 Hand Industries received their ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100 B certification from American Systems Registrar with the scope of metal finishing services including polishing, buffing, sandblasting, cutting and inspection.

On March 6th, 2012 Hand Industries received their ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100 C certification from American Systems Registrar with the scope of metal finishing services including polishing, buffing, sandblasting, cutting and inspection.

On February 14th, 2018 Hand Industries received their ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 D certification from American Systems Registrar with the scope of metal finishing services including polishing, buffing, sandblasting, cutting and inspection.

In 2026 CK Finishing LLC acquired Hand Industries’ aerospace metal finishing division.