Industrial Finishing Case Studies

See how Global Finishing Solutions® (GFS) products have played a key role in the success of industrial finishers and manufacturers, and learn how we can benefit your business.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Share the Filtered Air: Community Paint Booth a Clean Space for Ohio Woodworkers

From cabinets and furniture to beer tap handles, coasters and awards, woodworkers at the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet) create a bit of everything. For a small expense, their big dreams — and those of ACEnet executive director Larry Fisher — can become reality. It’s all made possible by an Enclosed Finishing Paint Booth from GFS that provides a clean, dependable finishing environment for small businesses on the rise.

View Case Study »
Customer Spotlight

“Fast & Furious” Car Builder Affirms Effectiveness of REVO Handheld on Carbon Fiber

Finishing their carbon fiber composite parts with two to three times as much clearcoat as a typical automotive body shop, SpeedKore needed faster curing, without sacrificing quality. A visit to the Center for Excellence — the state-of-the-art training facility resembling a working body shop in Osseo, Wisconsin — convinced SpeedKore that the REVO Handheld from GFS could help them maximize efficiency, for a relatively minimal investment.

View Case Study »
Batch Powder Coating

“All of GFS’ stuff is just stout, very well-built”

When Fox Valley Sandblasting & Powder Coating expanded to a 37,000-square-foot facility in 2020, Mike Schwebke and family wanted equipment that could handle any products that came to their door. A 40-foot-long Batch Powder Oven from GFS has been big enough to outsize their competition and help boost their bottom line.

View Case Study »
Industrial & Manufacturing

“We know our GFS equipment will perform as it should”

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 — and in 2021, two batch powder coating lines were installed, giving Robinson newfound capabilities to fast-track their growth.

View Case Study »
Performer Paint Booth
Customer Spotlight

“The GFS Wave exhaust filters in our paint booth last a long time”

As Bob’s Machine Shop evolved into one of the country’s premier manufacturers of jack plates for boats, their finishing equipment needed an upgrade. A new Performer ES Paint Booth from GFS with long-lasting GFS Wave exhaust filters has Steven Pelini confident in his company’s future, thanks to increased production, shorter lead times and improved efficiency.

View Case Study »

Want your business featured on the GFS Booth Blog?

GFS is always looking for photos of our equipment in the field and loves hearing from customers with an inspiring story to tell.

Sign Up for Our Newsletter