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The multi-million-dollar strategic investment marks a significant step in the company’s continued growth.
September 15, 2026
By: KERRY PIANOFORTE
IFS Coatings, a leading provider of performance powder coatings, has acquired a new 100,000-square-foot production facility in Elkhart, Indiana. The multi-million-dollar strategic investment marks a significant step in the company’s continued growth and reinforces its commitment to supporting customers across the United States.
Photo: IFS Coatings
The new facility will focus on the manufacture of quality powder coatings and metallic finishes, expanding IFS’ production and bonding capabilities and increasing its capacity to deliver a broad range of colors and finishes. The Elkhart location will also serve as a key hub for production efficiency and regional support, enhancing service to customers nationwide while creating multiple local jobs.
“This investment reflects our long-term commitment to growth and to the customers we serve across the U.S. and beyond,” said Rob Sole, President of IFS Coatings. “We are strengthening our manufacturing capabilities and significantly increasing our bonded metallic capacity, while expanding our reach and continuing to deliver the quality and service our customers rely on every day. Elkhart is an excellent location for IFS, and we are excited by the manufacturing talent and expertise available in the area.”
The expansion builds on the company’s existing manufacturing footprint in Texas and Oklahoma and further strengthens IFS Coatings’ U.S.-based production capabilities. It underscores the company’s focus on innovation, operational excellence and customer service, while positioning IFS for continued growth in the years ahead.
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