The coating process is often considered a necessary evil for manufacturers and suppliers. That's where MetoKote, the world leader in coating application, steps in. MetoKote offers a NEW service specially tailored for customers who operate their own in-house coating system, but who do not consider paint applications a core competency. MetoKote's Paint Shop Management service delivers hands-on, in-plant management expertise and operation of your coating process. Paint Shop Management allows you to optimize your internal paint operations at a known cost giving you the opportunity to concentrate on processes that are considered in-house core competencies.

The Paint Shop Management process starts with a thorough analysis of your existing coating process. MetoKote currently operates over 150 coating systems on a daily basis around the world and over 1,500 customers benefit regularly from MetoKote's four decades of worldwide leadership in the application of coatings. MetoKote utilizes this experience to deliver improvements in the areas of cost, quality, delivery and reliability of your coating operations. MetoKote is equipped to handle every aspect of your existing coating operation, if you so choose. This includes:

• The Development of Highly Efficient Racking Methods
• Rack Repair and Cleaning
• System Maintenance
• Wastewater Treatment Equipment and Operation
• Training of Operators and Staff
• Accountability for All Environmental Activities Such as Permitting, Reporting and Certification

MetoKote is the single largest general industrial consumer of pretreatment chemicals and coating materials. MetoKote has access to the latest coating technologies offering the opportunity to improve performance and cost through updated pretreatment and coating materials. We will also utilize our A2LA accredited laboratory for performance testing and certification of your overall coating process.

MetoKote can deliver solutions to special requirements that may not be adequate in your current coating system. This can range from an in-line process for removing oxides from laser cut steel to improving coating coverage in difficult areas.

MetoKote is 100% focused on coating application so you can focus your attention on other critical areas of the manufacturing process. The MetoKote Paint Shop Management model can be seamlessly integrated into your facility, allowing you to realize an overall increase in efficiency at a known cost for your coating activity.

For additional information on how this model applies to your current coating process, call Terry Tarpley at 615-417-0101 or e-mail ttarpley@metokote.com.