Each year, top-performing coating and finishing shops across North America participate in the Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Program to evaluate and improve their operational performance. More than just an award, the program provides participating shops with customized reports based on detailed benchmarking data — offering valuable insight into how their operations compare to industry peers across key performance categories.

“This is the 11th year of the Top Shops Benchmarking Survey — a program developed to give industrial finishers a non-biased, data-driven way of evaluating their business,” says Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis. “With each edition, we continue to refine the survey process and deliver benchmarking reports that offer real value for participants.”

In addition to these custom insights, qualifying shops receive recognition across Products Finishing’s media platforms and at industry events, making Top Shops status a meaningful achievement within the finishing industry.

All-Color Powder Coating, Inc. has been named a 2025 Products Finishing Top Shop, based on results from this year’s benchmarking survey.

“Sincere congratulations to the team at All-Color for earning recognition as a 2025 Top Shop,” says Francis. “This distinction reflects strong performance across a range of business and operational metrics — a testament to the dedication and excellence of your entire team.”

Each year, hundreds of finishing operations take part in Top Shops, contributing to a growing dataset that supports ongoing improvements in finishing technology, business strategy, workforce development and shopfloor performance.

To learn more about the Top Shops Benchmarking program, visit: gardnerintelligence.com/report/top-shops-benchmarking.