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IFS Coatings has acquired a 100,000-square-foot production facility in Elkhart, Indiana, expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint and increasing capacity for powder coatings and metallic finishes.
The multimillion-dollar investment will strengthen the company's production and bonding capabilities, with a particular emphasis on expanding its ability to manufacture bonded metallic powder coatings. The facility will also support a broader range of colors and finishes for architectural, decorative and industrial applications.
Expanding Metallic Finishing Capabilities
A key focus of the new facility will be increasing IFS Coatings' bonded metallic production capacity. Bonded metallic powder coatings use a specialized process that bonds metallic pigments to powder particles, helping improve consistency in application and achieve uniform decorative finishes.
The expanded capabilities will provide additional production capacity for coatings used in architectural components, furniture, fixtures and other manufactured products where durability and aesthetics are important.
"This investment reflects our long-term commitment to growth and to the customers we serve across the U.S. and beyond,” said Rob Sole, president of IFS Coatings. “We are strengthening our manufacturing capabilities and significantly increasing our bonded metallic capacity, while expanding our reach and continuing to deliver the quality and service our customers rely on every day.”
Strengthening Domestic Production
The Elkhart facility builds on IFS Coatings' existing manufacturing operations in Texas and Oklahoma, extending the company's production network into the Midwest.
In addition to increasing capacity, the new location will serve as a regional hub for production efficiency and customer support, helping the company respond to demand across the United States.
The investment is expected to create multiple jobs in the Elkhart area, although the company has not disclosed a specific number of positions.
“Elkhart is an excellent location for IFS, and we are excited by the manufacturing talent and expertise available in the area,” Sole said.
According to IFS Coatings, the expansion is part of its broader strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing, improve operational efficiency and support continued growth in the performance powder coatings market.
For more information, visit IFS Coatings.
