Case Study
Case Study: Gateway Extrusions
Customer Opportunity
Gateway Extrusions, located in Union, MO, is a premier supplier of architectural and building product solutions for over 20 years. Gateway serves several window and building product customers in North America. “Our partnership with TCI Powder Coatings over the past 2 years has been instrumental in us improving the look and performance of our extrusions that we supply to the industry,” comments Gateway Extrusions GM, Brent Robb. “The dramatic lowering of applied powder cost has been very welcome as we fight to offset material inflation drivers of our product such as metal cost.”
The Challenge
Gateway needed to enhance the quality of their powder coating appearance while driving constant improvement in their overall powder coating system. They had to find a way to drive lower powder usage while eliminating contamination issues occurring during quick color change time frames. Gateway was looking for a partner to work with them to manage and improve their overall coatings process and product quality.
Gateway realized a high double-digit savings in usage of their powder coatings immediately after bringing TCI Powder Coatings on-line in their facility. Powder coatings also emit zero to very low VOC’s and offer over-spray recycling capabilities. TCI’s powder coating benefits are simple: the coatings are efficient, cost effective, look aesthetically better, and fit with Gateway’s strive for continuous improvement.
Results
By joining forces, Gateway and TCI have realized the hard fought battle of continuous improvement while driving down cost. As we look forward together we are certain the customers of Gateway Extrusions will be delighted about the look and performance of the products they buy utilizing TCI powder coatings.
The Solution
By joining forces, Gateway and TCI have realized the hard fought battle of continuous improvement while driving down cost. As we look forward together we are certain the customers of Gateway Extrusions will be delighted about the look and performance of the products they buy utilizing TCI powder coatings.
Brent Robb, GM at Gateway, states, “TCI is not just a supplier, but a great partner for us. They bring us high quality powder coatings, constant innovation, new products, and technology to keep us on the cutting edge of the industry. TCI is always looking to the future and identifying and solving problems to support us in being a better supplier to the Architectural Market.”