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WSF Achieves Re-Certification for ISO 9001:2015
When it comes to quality and performance in the powder coating industry, obtaining an ISO certification is one of the best ways to show that your company is committed to good practices. The International Organization for Standardization, or ISO as it is...
Westside Finishing Achieves PCI 3000 Re-Cert
Westside Finishing Co Inc., is proud to announce the achievement of PCI 3000 recertification, marking 7 consecutive years of certified status. The PCI 3000 Certification Program, administered by The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), is an extensive audit program that...
The True Cost of the MA Income Tax Surcharge
Massachusetts voters have a big decision ahead of them on November 8th, as their vote will determine the fate of the Massachusetts Income Tax Surcharge. As mentioned in their original article, NFIB or the National Federation of Independent Business, stated that,...
WSF Awarded Products Finishing’s Elite 2022 Top Shops Distinction
Holyoke, MA- Each year, major coating and finishing shops across North America participate in Products Finishing’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, a program designed to aid finishing shops in measuring their key operating metrics against others in the industry....
Unique Art at Westside Finishing
Westside Finishing has had the privilege of working on some very unique projects over the years. Traditionally, many of the parts that come into our facility are coated for commercial use or for everyday functionality. Every so often, we will get some "one of kind...
Getting to know Westside Finishing
One of the things that makes Westside Finishing successful is the team we have behind the scenes that gives special attention and detail to every job. Our several different departments each have a significant role in our preparation and production, below is just a...
Taking The Right Steps: Pretreatment
A quality powder coated finish begins with pretreatment and depending on the type of metal you are looking to powder coat, that pretreatment process can vary greatly. Below is just a quick reference guide on what types of pretreatment are required for specific types...
WSF Awarded Products Finishing’s Elite 2021 Top Shops Distinction
Each year, major coating and finishing shops across North America participate in Products Finishing’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, a program designed to aid finishing shops in measuring their key operating metrics against others in the industry. Launched in 2015,...
The Eco-Friendly Perks of Powder Coating
The world around us is ever changing and many industries and businesses are continuing to look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and overall, be more aware of their contribution to the environment around us. The powder coating world is no different with these...
How Does Powder Coating Work?
What people don’t always know about powder coating, are the steps that are taken behind the scenes to get that perfect finish. When parts enter our facility, they are checked in with both our shipping and our pricing department. These departments inspect the parts for...