What do Reeses Pieces and S&B Finishing, home of Chicago Powder Coat, have in common? If you said, “Both are known for high-gloss, hard-to-nick coating in bright bold colors,” you’re right--and have a creative mind! If you answered, “Both came into existence in 1978,” you’re also right.
Leadership transitions are critical junctures in any organization. The art of leadership hand-off lies in ensuring that both outgoing and incoming leaders are aligned on vision, strategy and culture.
Used smartly, customer satisfaction surveys can give companies the information they need to make improvements that really matter.
If you are reading this blog, you are connected to S&B Finishing on either LinkedIn, Facebook or our website. Clearly, maintaining an online professional presence is something we believe valuable for our company.
Increased productivity, efficiency and cost savings are among the long-term benefits companies expect as they increasingly automate with AI.
Industrial Design partnerships prepare students for professional life. S&B Finishing is honored for an opportunity to make a contribution.
The combination of factors regarding hiring have made life extremely difficult for employers. We are seeing a mismatch in what employers need and what people are looking for in terms of work.
Kansas City was the site of the first face-to-face meeting of our 20-group since conferences were put to a halt back in March 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Seeing the faces of group members from custom powder coating shops from around the U.S. and Canada was a...
This blog explores how the pandemic has affected the sectors we serve, and how Powder Coating can aid their progress toward economic recovery.
After surviving the most tumultuous 10 months in over 40 years of being in business, the S&B Finishing management team reflects on what Business Strategies helped it remain afloat during this time marked by the COVID-19 pandemic.