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Moving Beyond Chemistry: The Power of Operational Process Standardization 

S&B Finishing’s Parth Shah shares case study highlights at Top Shops 2026 

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. The presentation, based on a five-year operational case study from 2021–2025 will arm shop owners and QC professionals with best practices to apply to their own shop floor practices and high-mix powder coating operations. 

Parth’s presentation entitled: Operational Process Standardization in High-Mix Powder Coating Operations: Impact on Delivery, Reliability, Process Capability and Strategic Customer Retention will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Top Shops Powder Coat Conference 2026 at the Huntington Convention Center in downtown Cleveland.

“At S&B Finishing, we are proud to have our star QC Manager, Parth Shah, join top experts from around the nation,” said Kenny Spielman. “Nowhere else will QC managers and shop owners find this level of insight on how S&B Finishing optimized delivery, reliability, and organic growth in a highly variable production environment.”

Parth Shah

About Parth Shah, QC Manager and Engineer at S&B Finishing

In the eight years, Parth Shah has served as Quality Control Manager/Engineer with S&B Finishing. He has applied his vast knowledge of coating processes, substrates materials, paint specifications, and surface pre-treating methods. In his current role, Parth is in charge of ensuring quality optimization and driving continuous improvement in technical problem-solving through his management of ISO programs and KPI analysis. Parth holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering along with over a decade of experience in industrial coating and finishing technologies including familiarity with diverse materials from metal to non-metal substrates.  

Attend a Top Shops Conference to Boost your Business

The Top Shops Conference is a business improvement event designed specifically for the CNC machining and industrial finishing industries. It brings together owners, executives, engineers, managers, operators, sourcing and procurement professionals, and manufacturing technology suppliers to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the industry. 

Through data-driven research and expert-led insights, the conference covers a wide range of topics, from machining processes and shopfloor practices to business strategy, human resources, and operational efficiency. Whether you are representing a small job shop or a global manufacturing organization, you are guaranteed to gain not only practical knowledge but ideas to help improve productivity, profitability, and overall business performance.

Reserve your Spot Today

Reserve your spot at the Top Shop Powder Coat Conference 2026.  

Be sure to mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Parth’s presentation entitled: Operational Process Standardization in High-Mix Powder Coating Operations: Impact on Delivery, Reliability, Process Capability and Strategic Customer Retention

Your business will be glad you did!