Georgia Powder Coating (GPC), based in Gainesville, Georgia, has been recognized as a Products Finishing Top Shop for 2025. This marks the fourth time GPC has received this honor, having previously earned it in 2020, 2021, and 2022. The company is currently the only powder coating operation in the United States to have achieved this distinction four times.
Products Finishing magazine conducts an annual benchmarking program to select its Top Shops. The evaluation process considers technology, operations, and business practices within surface finishing facilities across the country. GPC’s repeated recognition places it among a small group of finishing businesses acknowledged for high standards in the industry.
“While this isn’t about headlines or hype, it’s meaningful for our team,” said Dallas Cooley, CEO of Georgia Powder Coating. “We believe God has truly blessed our company, and that blessing is reflected in the pride and purpose our team brings to work every single day. This recognition reinforces our mission —to serve God and finish well in all we do.”
Scott Francis, Editor-in-Chief of Products Finishing, commented on GPC’s achievement: “Being named the number one Top Shop in North America reflects GPC’s unparalleled commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and leadership in surface finishing — setting a benchmark others aspire to.”
Top Shop honorees receive detailed benchmarking reports that highlight both strengths and areas where growth is possible. GPC uses these reports as resources for improvement benefiting customers, partners, and employees.
The recent acknowledgment emphasizes GPC’s focus on quality services and ongoing investment in advanced equipment and workforce development at its Gainesville facility. Nearly 100 people are employed at this location as part of efforts supporting manufacturing growth within Georgia.
Founded in 1999, Georgia Powder Coating provides powder coating and finishing services for clients from various sectors including aerospace, OEM manufacturing, architecture, among others. More information about their services can be found at www.georgiapowdercoating.com.
