About GFS

Global Finishing SolutionsĀ® (GFS) is a vertical manufacturer, dedicated to developing high-quality paint booths and finishing environments for a wide variety of industries ā€” including aerospace, automotive refinish and industrial businesses. GFS strives to meet the unique needs of every customer across the globe with pre-engineered and custom solutions for paint preparation, application, curing and storage.

GFS products are expertly designed, engineered and manufactured with high-quality steel and components, ensuring reliable performance and longevity. In addition to our in-house design and engineering staff, our dedicated project management, installation, preventative maintenance and service departments, along with our extensive distribution network, provide our customers with excellent experiences every time.

At the forefront of the finishing technology industry, we are continuously improving our product lines and developing new products that improve paint finish quality, increase throughput and exceed performance requirements. This dedication to longevity and forward-thinking has made us committed to the health and safety of our customers and employees, as well as the communities around us, which is why we work to produce the most ecologically conscientious environments in the market.

GFS’ Quality Management System is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by Smithers Quality Assessments, demonstrating our commitment to delivering quality products that are trusted by our customers. Becoming an ISO-certified company shows GFSā€™ unwavering dedication to quality, as we remain steadfast in manufacturing best-in-class products for the wide range of industries we serve. GFS is committed to never compromise on the quality of our products and services and to foster a quality culture that delivers trusted products and services.

Owned and backed by the Curran Group, a family-owned and operated holding company based in Illinois, GFS gains additional strength and resources from the Curran Groupā€™s financial stability, while continuing to run our business independently in Osseo, Wisconsin.

Our Core Values

Our core values define our company culture and guide every aspect of our business. A low turnover rate ā€” with many of our employees staying with us through retirement ā€” is a testament to the culture we have built and live by.

GFS' Core Values are family, respect, partnership, integrity, and improvement.

OUR VISION

Vision Statement

At Global Finishing Solutions, our vision is to be the leader in the markets that we serve; providing products, services and solutions that create a superior level of value for our customers.

OUR MISSION

Mission Statement

  • Delight our customers by providing exceptional products, services and solutions 
  • Conduct business in a manner that is consistent with our core values 
  • Sustain a safe, challenging and rewarding environment for our employees 
  • Continuously innovate products and services to provide growth opportunities

OUR QUALITY

Quality Statement Quality is everyoneā€™s responsibility. Quality Principles
  • Our priorities are Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC)
  • Continual improvement of our processes
  • Compliance with internal and external requirements

News

Ultra XR Paint Booth

Ultra Paint Booths & REVO Systems Helping Rhode Island Shop Overcome Backlog

With more than 100 vehicles awaiting repair at any time and a shop expansion in the works, Cranston Collision needed equipment that would increase production and deliver the high-quality finishes their customers have come to expect. A pair of Ultra XR Paint Booths from GFS and local distributor Collision Center Design has given Dennis Gamba the tools to help Cranston Collision discover their full potential.

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REVO Systems Paying Big Dividends for Heavy-Duty Truck Repair Shop

Incorporating REVO Accelerated Curing Systems from GFS into their operations in 2021 has enabled Budget Truck & Auto to increase quality and reduce time in the repair process, resulting in a big boost on their bottom line. Suddenly, yesterdayā€™s production-crippling setbacks have become todayā€™s opportunities for growth.

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ā€œWe know our GFS equipment will perform as it shouldā€

When Robinson Inc. decided to bring powder coating in house with a new 90,000-square-foot paint and coatings facility, they wanted equipment they could trust from a manufacturer offering local support. Bob Whitefield turned to GFS and local distributor ICAFe ā€” and in 2021, two batch powder coating lines were installed, giving Robinson newfound capabilities to fast-track their growth.

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Top 5 Blog Posts of 2021

As we look forward to what 2022 has in store, we pause to look back on 2021. While this year was marked by more uncertainty and change, we enjoyed sharing customer stories, assisting you in keeping your shop and employees safe, and highlighting the process of achieving high-quality paint finishes. In case you missed them, here are our top five blog posts of 2021.

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