Georgia Powder Coating Plant Tour – Gainesville, Georgia

Go inside one of North America's nationally recognized powder coating operations and discover how process control, manufacturing technology, and continuous improvement deliver consistent, high-quality finishes.

Join the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance for a behind-the-scenes tour of Georgia Powder Coating (GPC) in Gainesville, Georgia.

This tour offers manufacturing leaders a firsthand look at industrial surface finishing, from metal pretreatment and powder application to curing and quality inspection. Attendees will also learn how GPC has built a nationally recognized operation through investments in equipment, employee development, customer service, and operational improvement.

About Georgia Powder Coating

Founded in 1999, Georgia Powder Coating specializes in high-volume powder coating for steel and aluminum components. Its Gainesville operation serves manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, construction hardware, agriculture, and other industries.

GPC has earned national recognition through the Products Finishing Top Shops program, receiving its fourth Top Shop distinction in 2025, following previous honors in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

The company's operation includes metal pretreatment, manual and automated electrostatic powder application, conveyorized processing, batch capabilities, curing ovens, and in-house quality testing.

Three Key Highlights

1. Industrial Powder Coating: From Preparation to Finished Product

Explore the processes involved in producing durable, consistent powder-coated finishes on steel and aluminum components.

Learn how metal pretreatment, electrostatic powder application, controlled curing, and quality inspection work together to meet demanding customer specifications.

2. Manufacturing Technology & Production Efficiency

Examine how GPC combines automated conveyorized coating with manual application and batch-processing capabilities to accommodate different part sizes, production volumes, and finishing requirements.

See how equipment selection, material handling, production scheduling, and process control affect throughput, quality, and delivery performance.

3. Nationally Recognized Operational Excellence

Discover the operating principles behind GPC's four national Top Shop distinctions.

The company emphasizes continuous improvement, customer service, employee engagement, and disciplined execution. Its leadership has also discussed plans for a significant facility expansion designed to improve material storage, workflow, and employee facilities.

Lean & Continuous Improvement Takeaways

• Process Control: How consistent pretreatment, powder application, and curing contribute to reliable finished-product quality.

• Production Flow: How parts move through coating, curing, inspection, and shipping operations.

• Equipment Utilization: How conveyorized and batch processes accommodate different production requirements.

• Quality at the Source: The importance of in-process controls, testing, and defect prevention in industrial finishing.

• Continuous Improvement & Culture: How employee involvement, leadership, and customer-focused processes support long-term operational performance.

Who Should Attend

• Continuous Improvement / Lean Leaders

• Plant Managers and Manufacturing Executives

• Operations and Production Managers

• Manufacturing and Process Engineers

• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Leaders

• Industrial Finishing and Coatings Professionals

• Maintenance and Reliability Leaders

• Supply Chain and Materials Management Professionals

This tour is particularly valuable for manufacturing leaders responsible for process consistency, production efficiency, surface finishing, quality systems, and continuous improvement.

Tour Agenda

10:00 – 10:15 AM — Arrival and registration 

10:15 – 11:00 AM — Group 1 tours the facility & Group 2 has a light refreshment/Introduction to GMA and Georgia Powder Coating

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM — Group 2 tours the facility & Group 1 has a light refreshment/Introduction to GMA and Georgia Powder Coating

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM — Questions, Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

TOUR REQUIREMENTS

Attendance is limited:

1 Ticket for non-manufacturing companies

2 Tickets for manufacturing companies

CLOSED-TOED/FLAT-BOTTOM SHOES ARE MANDATORY. No High Heels!

No photos are allowed.

Additional host-specific safety requirements will be communicated before the event.