Call 866-806-4018

Coatings Services

MetoKote named number one top shop for liquid and powder coating
  1. Home
  2. About
  3. News
  4. MetoKote named number one top shop for liquid and powder coating

MetoKote named number one top shop for liquid and powder coating

Products Finishing names MetoKote #1 on the 2016 ‘Top Shops’ list

9/21/2016

LIMA, OH, September 21, 2016 – MetoKote Corporation has been named number one on Products Finishing’s ‘Top Shops’ list for 2016. Products Finishing is a trade publication that has covered the industry since 1938. During the annual benchmarking survey conducted by Products Finishing, MetoKote was identified as the Top Shop for liquid and powder coatings in 2016.

“This is the ultimate recognition in our industry,” said Jeff Oravitz, MetoKote President and CEO. “Our continuous customer focus is unwavering. We set lofty standards for our employees and facilities as we strive to exceed customer expectations. You can walk into any of our 30 plants and see the same core values – commitment to service, innovation and ethics and integrity.”
Shops participating in the survey are evaluated on more than 45 criteria points – making this the most comprehensive survey in the industry. The extensive benchmarking survey analyzed hundreds of finishing companies in several different areas, including Current Finishing Technology, Finishing Practices and Performances, Business Strategies and Performances, and Training and Human Resources.

MetoKote provides electrocoat, powder coat and liquid paint services for more than 800 customers in its Lima plant, plus an additional 29 facilities worldwide. MetoKote finishes about 355 million parts per year for industries such as agriculture, appliance, automotive, computer, construction equipment, electrical, furniture, industrial equipment, recreational, and truck and bus. Based on the benchmarking survey, MetoKote maintains a 99.6 first-pass quality yield.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.3 billion in 2015. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.

We protect and beautify the world is a trademark and the PPG Logo is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

PPG Media Contact:
Mark Silvey
Corporate Communications
+1-412-434-3046
silvey@ppg.com

PPG Investor Contact:
Scott Minder
Investor Relations
+1-412-434-3466
sminder@ppg.com
www.ppg.com

×

A message from Chairman and CEO Michael H. McGarry

I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

At the center of our company’s purpose is a commitment to “protect and beautify the world.” Today, the word “protect” is taking on an even greater significance to all of us. We are focused on protecting our people, customers and all of our stakeholders.

I want to share steps that our global PPG team is taking to proactively navigate these unprecedented times.

First, as the coronavirus began impacting China and subsequently spreading quickly around the world, PPG instituted proactive safety measures including immediately restricting all employee travel to, from and within countries considered high risk. We then put into place travel bans preventing all travel for non-essential purposes.

We are providing ongoing instructions and communications with employees on this issue, encouraging heightened awareness of general hygiene precautions, social distancing and adjusting operations according to regulations and our customers’ needs. We have directed our office employees to work remotely and have put actions in place globally at all our facilities, stores, distribution centers, and labs to ensure we keep our people safe. We continue to comply with and support all government regulations and public-health guidelines around world.

PPG people are committed to operating safely and providing the products and services that you count on. This is what inspires us and we call it “The PPG Way.” As we look at our supply chain, we are continually assessing all of our critical products and are actively working to assure we have the products available for you.

Like you, we are hopeful that, sooner rather than later, the worst will be behind us and we can begin to collectively focus on a brighter future.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. As this pandemic continues to evolve, we will remain proactive, implement additional actions to support our people and customers, and continue to keep you and all of our stakeholders informed.

We know that we are stronger together, and we will get through this unprecedented time.

Sincerely,


Michael H. McGarry
Chairman and CEO