BEDLAMS RUN 2018

May, 2018 – Coy Pfaff, grandson of Industrial Finishes & Systems’ owner Stuart Barr, began his estimated 18-month voyage traveling through approximately 90 countries around the world. Coy received inspiration for this world-wide trip while serving a 4-year term in the United States Marine Corp Infantry (2013-2017). Embarking on this journey in a specially-upfitted, diesel-powered, right-hand-drive 1989 Toyota Landcruiser HJ60, Coy plans to explore areas of the world often untouched by out-of-country visitors. Coy has a passion for history and will tour historical sites and cities as well as representing Industrial Finishes while touring major manufacturing plants for some of Industrial Finishes’ foreign suppliers, including SATA and BASF (Germany), Iwata (Japan) and U-Pol (England) just to name a few. Coy is looking forward to meeting local people, studying a multitude of cultures ranging from poverty to wealth, and reflecting on and learning much about himself while he grows closer to Jesus Christ. We welcome you to follow Coy’s travels via Instagram by searching bedlams_run or through industrialfinishes.com/worldwidejourney.

Our Guiding Principles

Openness and humility from top to bottom of the organization - Arrogance kills off learning and growth by blinding us to our own weaknesses. Strength comes out of receptivity and the willingness to learn from others.

An environment of accountability and personal responsibility - Denial, blame and excuses harden relationships and intensify conflict. Successful teams hold each other accountable and willingly accept personal responsibility.

Freedom for risk-taking within appropriate limits - Both extremes - an excessive, reckless risk-taking and a stifling, fearful control - threaten any organization. Freedom to risk new ideas flourishes best within appropriate limits.

A fierce commitment to “do it right” - Mediocrity is easy; excellence is hard work, and there are many temptations for shortcuts. A search for excellence always inspires both inside and outside an organization.

A willingness to tolerate and learn from mistakes - Punishing honest mistakes stifles creativity. Learning from mistakes encourages healthy experimentation and converts negatives into positives.

Unquestioned integrity and consistency - Dishonesty and inconsistency undermine trust. Organizations and relationships thrive on clarity, transparency, honesty, and reliable follow-through.

A pursuit of collaboration, integration, and holistic thinking - Turf wars and narrow thinking are deadly. Drawing together the best ideas and practices, integrating the best people into collaborative teams, multiplies organizational strength.

Courage and persistence in the face of difficulty - The playing field is not always level, or life fair, but healthy cultures remain both realistic about the challenges they face and unintimidated and undeterred by difficulty.

Ongoing Training for All Major Paint lines

Certified painters on staff
Certification classes
Re-Certification opportunities
Enrollment & monitoring
Advanced certification classes available
Advanced color matching classes available
Painter apprentice programs available

Convenient Locations

Supplier training centers
Four regional Industrial Finishes training centers
On-site at customer location
Video and Internet-enabled training available

Product Demos and New Product Training

TECHNight events
Expos and product shows
Manufacturer-supplied training and instructors

Paint Line Conversion

Paint line conversion support and training
Update Color System
Mixing system training / Review mixing ratios
Hands-on work with paint software package

Tools and Equipment

Training includes operation, service and maintenance

Shop Processes

Shop process evaluation and efficiency recommendations
SOPS and shop process materials
Estimating and blueprinting

Key Performance Indicators

Business processes evaluation
Cost and use analysis

Systems

Ordering system training
Inventory system training

Onboarding and Ongoing Training for RV Painters

Aerospace Painter Training Program

“What’s In The Can?”

Chemistry classes designed for paint technicians