The team at Midwest Aircraft Refinishing (MAR) understands that the better an aircraft looks; the safer passengers feel … and the more fun it is to fly. MAR provides complete restoration, damage repair and upgrade services to the exteriors and interiors of composite and aluminum aircraft including home-builts, singles, twins, light jets and turboprops. The company’s location at Range Regional Airport in Hibbing makes it a convenient choice for its client base of private small engine aircraft owners and its largest commercial client, Cirrus Aircraft of Duluth. Over 90% of MAR’s clients are from out-of-state, and over 50% are from the nation’s coastal areas. It also has a significant number of international clients from countries such as Germany, Australia, Brazil and Canada. MAR was founded in 2010 by three former Cirrus employees with Iron Range roots: Kris Carlson, Ross Robillard and George Virnig. In 2020, MAR expanded its operation and doubled its production capability by adding 10,000 square feet of new finishing space including a second paint booth. Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation provided financing for the expansion through a bank participation loan.
