Powder Coating

S&B Finishing Co. Inc.

S&B Finishing provides high-quality powder coating, liquid coating and multi-step coating services that protect, preserve and beautify metal parts. Superior Powder Coating Services including – Assembly, Packaging, Design, Silk Screening, and Pick-Up & Delivery – Make the Difference!

Powder Coating

S&B technicians are experts in how to powder coat metal parts so that they have the characteristics your product needs. S&B has access to hundreds of different types of powder coating finishes.
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Liquid Coating

A liquid coat is a liquid paint finish that is electrostatically applied and then cured under heat. Liquid coatings have more color options and can result in a more aesthetically pleasing part.
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Protective Coating

A protective coating can be applied via powder or liquid painting techniques. Protective coatings include specialty coatings for specific uses. Protective Coatings have corrosion resistance.
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Superior Application Process

We powder coat using a virgin powder with a superior manual process. Our have highly trained staff members applying only new powder to your parts. We refuse to apply potentially defective or lower quality powder to your parts. Additionally, we do not use automatic application machines. A skilled S&B technician coats each part individually, ensuring a careful and consistent application to your entire order.

Quality Control

Every staff member receives comprehensive training on our ISO standard, safety measures and general powder coating. Plus, some of our staff members are entirely dedicated to quality control. This means that their only job is to make sure you receive a quality coating on every part.

International Quality Standards

S&B Finishing is proud to be certified by NSF-ISR at it’s highest standards of ISO 9001:2015 Certification. It means we adhere to international quality standards and consistently provide products that meet customer — as well as regulatory and industry — requirements. Our ISO certification also means we continuously look to improve our processes and find ways to enhance customer satisfaction.

Quality Control Measurements

We perform nine different measures of quality control on every single order to make sure you’re receiving a quality coating job. If any failures are discovered during the tests, we will rework the parts to ensure every single one meets exacting specifications. It’s the S&B guarantee.

Corporate Standards

We meet specific corporate standards and the needs of large manufacturing companies. Among our customers that have experienced our powder coating process are: AT&T, Caterpillar, CNH, Ford, Freightliner, GE, General Motors, IBM, John Deere, Navistar.

Additional Services

We are happy to provide additional services to meet the specific needs of your job – Minor assembly, Packaging (including the design of reusable packaging for return customers), Logo and Name Design from our in-house art team, Silk Screening, Pick-up and Delivery (using our own fleet of S&B vehicles).

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“We have been in business since 1977. We initially started as a painting company and we’ve been growing every year since.

We’ve instituted a quality policy here, based on ISO 9001:2015 standard which sets us apart from many of our competitors.

We make sure that every single part is masked correctly, coated correctly, and packaged correctly”.

Kenny Spielman, President

Meet S&B Finishing

Powder Coat Chicago Blog

Moving Beyond Chemistry: The Power of Operational Process Standardization

Looking to fuel organic business growth and strategically retain customers in 2027? If you said yes, then you need to hear S&B Finishing QC Manager, Parth Shah, at the Top Shops Powder Coat Conference 2026. On Wednesday, October 7, Parth Shah will present data on how S&B Finishing achieved those two goals along with increased consistency and efficiency.

S&B Finishing – Chicago’s Premier Powder Coating Partner

With nearly 50 years of family-owned dedication, we deliver unmatched powder coating, liquid coating, and multi-step services tailored for demanding industries: manufacturing, transportation, medical devices, agriculture, and beyond.

Customer Satisfaction: How to Gauge and Foster

Kenny Spielman, Founder and President of S&B Finishing, sees this commitment to customer satisfaction as a key contributor to the company retaining such a significant number of customers and suppliers over the 47 years that the company has been in business.

Powder Coating Quality Control Testing Video Series

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