General Info

Hiles Plating Company was founded in 1930 by William F. Hiles, one of four children, learned jewelry manufacturing and repair at his father's jewelry store in Sioux City, Iowa from 1890 to 1910. Moved to Kansas City and was employed by Meyer Jewelry Company where he learned Silversmithing. Marvin F. Hiles joined him in 1933 until 1970. William M. Hiles started with the Company in 1960. For 70 years we have prided ourselves by delivering high quality restoration work with a great interest in detail. All work is done in our shop. Plating is done with the use of very hazardous chemicals. All of these Acids and Cyanides must be removed from the water we use for rinsing as low as 2 parts per million. We are very interested in the environment and have for three years has received the GOLD AWARD from the Missouri Water Environment Association.