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Collision Industry Professionals - You do NOT want to miss this event!
Partnering for Profit 2012 - May 18 & 19
Business Conference & Trade Show
Holiday Inn Conference Center - Portland Airport
Two full days of new product demos, I-CAR Training, Industry Speakers and the latest collision technology!
Stay tuned for more details including registration information OR Check us out on Facebook!
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There are no paint classes scheduled at this time though we invite you to check back with us soon.
Here are some of the BASF Paint classes we offer:
Diamont Certification & Recertification
Glasurit Certification & Recertification
Color Matching / Blending
Painting Plastics
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and more!
Please check back soon, or contact your sales person or store location nearest you for more information!
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Industrial Finishes provides coatings solutions to the important markets and applications of Industrial and Commercial customers. For over 50 years, we have been a leader in finding meaningful solutions to help our customers lower their costs and improve profitability. We work hard to make sure technical knowledge and training remain a core competency. We associate with only high quality suppliers and hold them accountable for supplying products that meet the specifications called for by industry standards and client specifications. This ensures that we supply only top quality coatings and supplies to our customers.
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New Opportunities, Same Long-Term Commitment
Industrial Finishes' long-term commitment to customer satisfaction began 50 years ago. We live by the philosophy that we're a profit partner in our customers' business. Profit partnering is about finding meaningful ways to help our customers lower their cost of production to improve their profitability.
Products come and go, but opportunities are always present. Our company focuses on identifying opportunities and developing solutions that create financial success for our customers. Our dedicated team of recreation vehicle associates works in only one industry - yours. Their knowledge, experience and commitment are unparalleled and provide incredible support for your business.
Are you working with an ordinary distributor or a solution provider? We invite you to visit with us in person to experience the difference.
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Commited To The Panel Business Since 1975
Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. is a committed supplier to the forest products industry. For the past 30 years we have been involved with the particleboard, MDF, plywood, lumber and OSB industry. Our Industrial Division is the world's largest distributor of abrasive wide sanding belts and has grown in size and scope since its creation in 1975. With distribution centers in Oregon, Virginia, Louisiana and Canada, we stand ready to serve customers' throughout North America.
The Industrial Division is a solution provider for coated abrasives, packaging products, load protection, shipping supplies and adhesives. By combining quality products and a consistent delivery of service, we work with you, our customer, in maintaining your inventories and reducing operating costs.
The Industrial Finishes' sales team, customer service representatives and technical advisors, with more than 200 years of experience in the panel products industry, are committed to your business and your success. We believe in building strong relationships with our customers that give us experience in our customers' business that allows us to understand and assist in their needs. Although we believe in finding a way to get things done no matter what, our values and integrity by which we conduct our business are ingrained in everything we do.
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More than just paint!
From the very beginning, we knew we had to provide more than just paint. Our role has always been to help make our customers successful. Now, with more than 7,000 customers, 12 locations and continuing growth in product lines and industries served, Industrial Finishes Automotive Group is an industry leader. But, we're still not satisfied.
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Welcome to the Industrial Finishes "Community Zone"
This page is dedicated to keeping our community in the loop with events, news and interactive games. We love our community and we enjoy having fun and experiencing life with you. We thought that this section could help us continue those experiences even when we can’t physically be present. Have fun, check it out and let us know your thoughts on keeping the Community Zone fresh!
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Our goal with this portion of our site is to be able to share some truths from God’s Word. In our continuing effort to provide a bit of spiritual encouragement and inspiration we are now offering you, our valued guest, an opportunity to request a verse that you would like to know more about. If there is a verse you would like to see commented on and posted to our site, click on the “Request a Verse to be Explained” tab. If you have a specific question about a verse, please click on the “Questions or Comments?” tab. Your request will be studied and prayed about to bring you the Good News from God’s Word.
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Innovation!
The markets we serve continue to grow, and Innovation is the primary driver for creating customer demand. Industrial Finishes is a leading solution provider for the Automotive Collision, Recreational Vehicle and Panel and Cabinet industries. We continue to bring product and process improvements that lead to new Innovations. We focus on issues critical to your bottom line. Our success is measured by your satisfaction.
What's Important To You?
We ask questions! By listening carefully to our customers, our dedicated team of professionals works carefully with all aspects of your organization including sales, engineering, purchasing and production. We identify improvement scenarios that add significant value to your finished product.
Consistency. Consistency. Consistency.
Every company needs suppliers who can consistently and reliably provide quality material. Your customers depend on you to supply them with consistent products, and you can rely on us to do the same for you. We have worked hard to be sure that we are partnering with the best manufacturers in the world so you get the finest materials available. You can always look to Industrial Finishes to maintain a reliable, predictable flow of products for your operation. We're not satisfied if you're not satisfied.
We Take Care of Business & More.
Our customers know that they can depend on us to find a way to get things done, no matter what. We are committed to work with the utmost integrity. Industrial Finishes specializes in solutions to satisfy your inventory requirements. We deal with lead times, back orders, order quantities and shipping issues so you can focus on your business. With Industrial Finishes, we have the products you need — in stock, when you need them.
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Industrial Finishes & Systems has a long history of hiring the most talented staff in the industry. We pride ourselves in acquring individuals with integrity, knowledge and communication skills. Working at I.F. is true teamwork at its best. Whether it's in the offices of our headquarters, our many locations and warehouses across the country or out in the field, the I.F. team is strong in both expertise and human character. We invite you to explore the career choices available at Industrial Finishes & Systems.
To view our current opportunities, click here.
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Company History
During 1956-1957, Stuart Barr and Jerry Bruce worked as delivery drivers for the Autobody and Paint Supply Company. On April 1, 1958, Stuart and Jerry decided to form a partnership and purchased the company. The company was a wholesale distributor of auto body supplies with sales of $165,000 per year with one branch and three employees. In 1967, Stuart bought out his partner and became the sole owner of what is now Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. In the later 1960's, Stuart applied his knowledge of spray-painting equipment to plywood making. At that time, most mills applied glue to veneer with roll coaters. Stuart was determined to spray the glue on to give a more even application. This invention significantly reduced the amount of glue used as well as improved the product quality by reducing the lower grade products and blows and allowed automation. Stuart patented the glue spray system and subsequently formed the Major Machine Division that fabricates glue application machinery for plywood lay-up lines.
Industrial Division
The Industrial Division was created in 1975 in Eugene, Oregon to distribute coated abrasives/sandpaper to plywood and particleboard mills in the Pacific Northwest. It was the second division to be added to Industrial Finishes and Systems, Inc. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, when the major wood products companies expanded operations in the southern states, Industrial Finishes was invited by Norton Abrasives to service the South and Southeast markets. In 1982, Industrial Finishes opened a distribution center in Monroe, Louisiana, and in 1995, a distribution center was opened in Martinsville, Virginia. Today, the Industrial Division is the largest distributor of wide sanding belts in the world for Norton Abrasives. Industrial Finishes has partnered with Norton/Cora and the various plywood, particleboard, and MDF manufacturers for over 25 years. Most recently, the Industrial Division was awarded Norton Company's prestigious "Coated Abrasive Distributor of the Year" award. In addition, we have also partnered with companies like Samuel Strapping, HB Fuller, and Inteplast Group, LTD. to expand our expertise to include packaging, shipping and adhesive products.
Automotive Division
In 1968, Industrial Finishes had the opportunity to open an automotive paint store in Portland, Oregon, followed by another branch in Roseburg, Oregon in the early 1970's. In 1991, the Bend, Oregon store was opened, followed by the acquisition of a store in Gresham and then in Medford, Oregon. On April 1, 1996, the 38th anniversary of the company, the acquisition of Lewis Distributing established a store in Salem, Oregon. On April 1, 1997, again, to celebrate the company's anniversary, Foster A & F Equipment and Paint Division in Portland was acquired. In May 2000, Industrial Finishes acquired two additional paint stores: Bay Center Paint Supply in Coos Bay, Oregon and Full Spectrum Auto Paint & Supply in Vancouver, Washington. On October 1, 2008, Industrial Finishes acquired Barrett Paint Supply in Reno, Nevada. On June 1, 2011, Industrial Finishes acquired Automotive & Industrial Supply (AIS) with three branch locations in Ogden, Orem and Salt Lake City. To date, Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. has 19 branch locations across Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Indiana and Mississippi, and is the largest distributor of DuPont and BASF automotive paints in the Northwest. The division also sells PPG automotive paint products and auto body equipment including compressors, spray guns, paint booths, heat exchangers, abrasives and contact glue/exhaust systems.
Recreational Vehicle Division
Industrial Finishes works closely with its R.V. customers to provide training, Just In Time (JIT) inventory, education and product information. Industrial Finishes has full access to BASF's lab facilities. We are the only jobber in the United States with this agreement. The purpose is to have the ability to customize products for our R.V. customers. It gives us the fastest reaction time in the industry.
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ACQUISITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Industrial Finishes has always maintained a philosophy to sustain steady growth, in part, through acquisitions. With this in mind, we are pleased to announce that on June 1, 2011, another fine company has joined the Industrial Finishes' family...Please welcome Automotive and Industrial Supply (AIS)!
AIS was established in 1996 and has three Utah locations in Ogden, Orem and Salt Lake City. We will continue operations at all three locations and are excited to have them join our team! We look forward to doing what we do best: Building (more) solid and strong relationships!
To learn more about AIS, please visit their site!
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Mission Statement
The core mission of Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. is to provide a satisfying and expanding balanced life for all employees, and to better serve fellow men, women and the community by providing automotive and industrial supplies in an efficient, effective, profitable and righteous manner.Vision Statement
A company of opportunity, values, and excellence, providing quality products and services through a team of men and women dedicated to dynamic personal growth, outstanding customer service, with core values from Jesus Christ.Company History
During 1956-1957, Stuart Barr and Jerry Bruce worked as delivery drivers for the Autobody and Paint Supply Company. On April 1, 1958, Stuart and Jerry decided to form a partnership and purchased the company. The company was a wholesale distributor of auto body supplies with sales of $165,000 per year with one branch and three employees. In 1967, Stuart bought out his partner and became the sole owner of what is now Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. In the later 1960's, Stuart applied his knowledge of spray-painting equipment to plywood making. At that time, most mills applied glue to veneer with roll coaters. Stuart was determined to spray the glue on to give a more even application. This invention significantly reduced the amount of glue used as well as improved the product quality by reducing the lower grade products and blows and allowed automation. Stuart patented the glue spray system and subsequently formed the Major Machine Division that fabricates glue application machinery for plywood lay-up lines.Industrial Division
The Industrial Division was created in 1975 in Eugene, Oregon to distribute coated abrasives/sandpaper to plywood and particleboard mills in the Pacific Northwest. It was the second division to be added to Industrial Finishes and Systems, Inc. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, when the major wood products companies expanded operations in the southern states, Industrial Finishes was invited by Norton Abrasives to service the South and Southeast markets. In 1982, Industrial Finishes opened a distribution center in Monroe, Louisiana, and in 1995, a distribution center was opened in Martinsville, Virginia. Today, the Industrial Division is the largest distributor of wide sanding belts in the world for Norton Abrasives. Industrial Finishes has partnered with Norton/Cora and the various plywood, particleboard, and MDF manufacturers for over 25 years. Most recently, the Industrial Division was awarded Norton Company's prestigious "Coated Abrasive Distributor of the Year" award. In addition, we have also partnered with companies like Samuel Strapping, HB Fuller, and Inteplast Group, LTD. to expand our expertise to include packaging, shipping and adhesive products.Automotive Division
In 1968, Industrial Finishes had the opportunity to open an automotive paint store in Portland, Oregon, followed by another branch in Roseburg, Oregon in the early 1970's. In 1991, the Bend, Oregon store was opened, followed by the acquisition of a store in Gresham and then in Medford, Oregon. On April 1, 1996, the 38th anniversary of the company, the acquisition of Lewis Distributing established a store in Salem, Oregon. On April 1, 1997, again, to celebrate the company's anniversary, Foster A & F Equipment and Paint Division in Portland was acquired. In May 2000, Industrial Finishes acquired two additional paint stores: Bay Center Paint Supply in Coos Bay, Oregon and Full Spectrum Auto Paint & Supply in Vancouver, Washington. To date, Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. has 15 branch locations across Oregon, Washington and Indiana and is the largest distributor of DuPont and BASF automotive paints in the Northwest. The division also sells PPG automotive paint products and auto body equipment including compressors, spray guns, paint booths, heat exchangers, abrasives and contact glue/exhaust systems.Recreational Vehicle Division
Industrial Finishes works closely with its R.V. customers to provide training, Just In Time (JIT) inventory, education and product information. Industrial Finishes has full access to BASF's lab facilities. We are the only jobber in the United States with this agreement. The purpose is to have the ability to customize products for our R.V. customers. It gives us the fastest reaction time in the industry.Industrial Finishes News
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Message From The President
A warm welcome and thank you for visiting our company. Our internet presence was designed specifically to support our community. Today, we recognize that community is more about shared values and goals and less about geographic limitations. The primary goal of our long-term business relationships is to help our customers be more profitable. We call that Profit-Partnering. As a Solution Provider to the Automotive, Industrial and Recreation Vehicle Markets we have learned over the past 50 years that the business challenges our customers face tomorrow will be different than today. Consequently, our continued focus is to provide ideas, insight and innovation that will lead to environmental, economical, strategic and production gains for your business. All customers have high expectations; our customers have come to expect more! Our business solutions have provided tremendous benefits and I encourage you to learn more about our capabilities by exploring Case Studies. We seek out the most innovative companies that provide breakthrough products, technology and process improvements. Please check the Innovations page to learn about some great new products, On a final thought, people make the difference. We enjoy working with you! Common interest, collaboration and trust are critical to long-term success. I invite you to continue to be a part of our online community by exploring and participating in the various events and information sharing in our Community Zone. — Glenn Duckworth President, Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc.
Careers With Industrial Finishes
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Superior Steel Fabrication
A key acquisition for the Barr Family took place June 1, 1994, when they purchased Superior Steel Fabrication in Eugene, Oregon. The company has developed into one of the premier fabricators of precision sheet metal in the Western United States. Superior Steel Fabrication serves the Construction, Gaming, Aviation, Motor Coach, Self Service, and Solar Industries.
Please check their web site and contact them for additional information on your specific requirements.