The Finish Line
The Finish Line brings you news and interviews with some of the top companies and individuals in the finishing and coating industry, hosted by Tim Pennington, Editor-in-Chief of www.FinishingAndCoating.com
The Finish Line
Latest Episodes
Industry Leader: James Simonelli
James Simonelli’s is executive director of the Metal Finishers Association of California, a role he assumed on January 1.Simonelli’s leadership comes at a time when collaboration across the metals industry has become essential. Over the ...
Shop Profile: Jason Brassard, Brapsard Powder Coating
Jason Brassard is the owner of Brapsard Powder Coating in Franklin, New Hampshire, and grew his powder coating business the same way many others have: a small setup, a lot of trial and error, and a passion that quickly outgrew the garage.
Shop Profile: James DeDeus, JMD Industries
James DeDeus is President of JMD Industries in New Hampshire, which recently acquired Massachusetts’ Patriot Coatings.The Patriot Coatings acquisition, finalized at the end of 2025, represents the most significant expansion in JMD Indust...
Shop Profile: Stephen Walters, Progressive Coating
Stephen Walters is CEO of Progressive Coating, a Chicago-area job shop that has evolved from a thermoplastic coating specialist into a multi-process supplier supporting automotive, electrical infrastructure, and electric vehicle markets across ...
Shop Profile: Dallas Cooley, Georgia Powder Coating
Dallas Cooley is Chief Servant and CEO at Georgia Powder Coating in Gainesville, Georgia, a company approaching its 27th year in business and prepares for a facility expansion that will more than double its footprint.For Georgia Powder C...