New In-House Powder Coating Capabilities at Our Griffin, Georgia Facility 

This article is written for project managers, engineers, and buyers seeking more reliable fabrication timelines. It highlights Swanton Welding’s new in-house powder coating capabilities at its Griffin, Georgia facility and explains how controlling the finishing process improves scheduling, consistency, and overall project efficiency.

If you’ve ever had a project delayed, there’s a good chance it didn’t happen during the finishing stage.

For many fabricators, powder coating services are handled off-site. That means once a part is complete, it leaves the shop and enters someone else’s schedule. From there, timelines can become unpredictable. Transportation, backlogs, and limited visibility all have a way of slowing things down.

Swanton Welding saw that happening and made a move to fix it.

Bringing Powder Coating In-House

We recently added a fully integrated in-house powder coating system in our Griffin, Georgia facility, allowing our team to handle finishing from start to finish without sending parts off-site.

The system measures 15 feet long by 11 feet wide by 11 feet tall, giving us the ability to coat a wide range of fabricated components.

This has given us more control over project timelines, and made a positive impact on our fabrication process overall. 

A Complete Powder Coating Process, All in One Place

This system goes beyond a standard spray booth. It brings together every stage of the powder coating process into one continuous workflow.

Parts begin in a blasting booth where multiple types of media can be used to clean and prepare the surface. From there, they move into a steam cleaning and pretreatment area to remove any remaining oils or contaminants to improve coating adhesion.

Once prepped, the parts enter the powder coat spray room, where the coating is applied evenly for a smooth, consistent finish. The final step is the cure oven, where heat bonds the coating into a durable layer that stands up to wear, corrosion, and the elements.

Because everything happens in sequence and under one roof, the process is more efficient and easier to control.

What This Means for Your Project

Bringing powder coating in-house has a direct impact on our project timelines.

Builds move faster because there’s no need to coordinate with outside vendors. Scheduling becomes more predictable, which helps keep production on track. And with every step managed internally, there’s greater consistency and a commitment to excellence in the final finish.

At the same time, Swanton Welding maintains relationships with trusted subcontract powder coaters for larger components that will exceed system capacity. That flexibility ensures you get the right solution, no matter the size or scope of your project.

A More Efficient Path from Fabrication to Finish

Adding this in-house powder coating system was a practical investment that will improve efficiency and expand our in-house capabilities.

Bringing powder coating in-house has strengthened the way we handle projects from start to finish. We have greater control over timelines, the finishes remain consistent, and we can respond more efficiently to our customers’ needs. It’s a strategic change that improves both the quality of our work and the accuracy of projected timelines. 

Don’t let finishing delays slow down your projects. With our in-house powder coating system, we can keep your project on schedule. Contact us today to learn more.