Every year, top-performing surface finishing and coatings shops across North America participate in the Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Program to evaluate their operational performance. Much more than an award, Top Shops provides participating shops with custom reports based on the benchmarking data submitted — offering a valuable assessment of how operations compare to industry peers across key performance categories.

“This is the 12th year of the Top Shops Benchmarking Survey — a data-driven program designed to give industrial finishers valuable insights into improving their business,” says Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis. “Each year, we continue to refine the survey process and the customized benchmarking reports with the goal of helping participants take their business to the next level.”

In addition to actionable feedback, qualifying shops receive recognition across Products Finishing’s media platforms and at industry events, making Top Shops status a mark of distinction within the finishing industry.

All-Color Powder Coating, Inc. has been named a 2026 Products Finishing Top Shop, based on results from this year’s benchmarking survey.

“Sincere congratulations to All-Color Powder Coating for earning recognition as a 2026 Top Shop,” says Francis. “This award reflects outstanding performance across select business and operational metrics — and is 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.