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Apr 5, 2023
Grapek Bates & GFS: A dynamic duo!

What sets Grapek Bates Apart?

     Grapek Bates has been supporting the needs of the industrial finishing industry since 1927. With locations in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire,
New Jersey and a new location coming online in New York, Grapek Bates continues to grow in order to help their customers succeed by
providing quality products, analytical design, prideful service and valued training. Grapek Bates is your one-stop resource for all your
industrial finishing needs, including facility design, permitting packages, installation, commissioning and training, as well as ongoing service
and maintenance for everything they sell — all under one roof, with competitive pricing. No matter your equipment needs, Grapek Bates
has the technical expertise, products and customer service to make your next capital investment a successful one.
LONG-TENURED STAFF
     Grapek Bates’ staff has decades of experience in the finishing industry. Their staff possesses vast finishing process expertise and
knowledge, capable of determining an optimum solution to any specific finishing challenges. Their customer service team provides an
exceptional level of service that exceeds expectations for customers needing repair parts, spray booth filters or accessories, while
their technical services group ensures a positive experience from installation to startup to after-sale support and troubleshooting.
DEPENDABLE LOCAL SUPPORT
     Based in Westfield, New Jersey, Grapek Bates has representatives throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. A fully stocked
warehouse, top-notch authorized service center and full fabrication shop comprise their distribution center in East Earl, Pennsylvania,
serving customers in the Mid-Atlantic. Not to mention, their demo area is complete with a conveyor system, spray booth, curing oven
and spraying robot. Their other distribution center, in Hollis, New Hampshire, covers the six New England states. It features a large
inventory of equipment, parts and supplies, as well as an in-house service department with factory trained technicians to keep your
equipment working like new. Having a local representative means being able to offer a higher level of support and personalized service.
DEDICATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT
     When purchasing a finishing system from Grapek Bates, a project manager is assigned to follow your project from start to finish.
This results in better communication and efficiency, as well as someone overseeing your project to come to a timely and
successful completion. Specializing in turnkey operations and design improvements to meet increasing demands on productivity and
throughput, Grapek Bates can take you from an empty building to a complete industrial manufacturing facility. They work hand in hand
with architects, engineers and contractors to make the process of building, designing, permitting and installing as efficient as possible.
UNPARALLELED CUSTOMER SERVICE
     Grapek Bates does everything they can to maintain quality and value for their customers. Their attention to detail and focus on delivering
the most efficient and cost-effective products are what makes their customer service miles ahead of their competitors. If you need help
determining if a piece of equipment is right for your business, all you have to do is get in touch with Grapek Bates. Their sales and
support staff are incredibly knowledgeable about all of their products so that they can help you make the right choices when it comes to
equipment selection.
VAST EQUIPMENT SELECTION
     Grapek Bates has positioned itself with the industry’s top-rated equipment manufacturers, dedicated to providing your industrial
finishing facility with all the tools needed to be as efficient and productive as possible. Grapek Bates provides custom equipment
solutions that address customers’ specific process requirements. In addition to in-house expertise, they collaborate with their
manufacturers’ engineering staffs to develop designs that best suit customers’ needs.

The Value of GFS Equipment

EXPANSIVE PRODUCT LINE
     Global Finishing Solutions is dedicated to developing high quality paint booths, powder booths, ovens, washers and other finishing
equipment for a wide variety of industries. GFS and Grapek Bates strive to meet the unique needs of every customer with preengineered
and custom solutions for the preparation, application, curing and storage of paint and coatings.
IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURING
     With more than 250,000 square feet of manufacturing space and state-of-the-art equipment, GFS has the capability and talent to build
equipment from scratch. Virtually every component of GFS’ paint booths and finishing equipment — including panels, lights, fans and
ductwork — is manufactured in-house.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
     GFS is dedicated to continuous improvement and developing industry-leading products and technologies that improve paint finish
quality, increase throughput and exceed performance requirements. This dedication to longevity and forward-thinking has made GFS
committed to the health and safety of their customers, which is why they work to produce the most ecologically conscientious
environments on the market.
RECOGNIZED QUALITY
     GFS products are expertly designed, engineered and manufactured, ensuring reliable performance and longevity. Businesses of all sizes
and industries continue to come back to GFS for consistent, quality equipment.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
     GFS manufactures and designs paint and finishing equipment to meet applicable industry codes and standards. Local requirements
may vary from national codes. Grapek Bates will work with you to determine what code requirements apply to your project.
SERVICE & SUPPORT
     We stand by our products and believe that excellent service shouldn’t end at the sale. You can rely on GFS and Grapek Bates for lifelong
support and service of your paint booth. In addition to Grapek Bates’ support, GFS’ unmatched Technical Services department is available
to assist you with any emergency repairs or maintenance issues to ensure your booth is always running in peak condition.

-This article was written by Global Finishing Solutions

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