In a recent interview with Finishing & Coating, JMD Industries' President James DeDeus discusses the company's transformative acquisition of Patriot Coating and how it aligns with decades of strategic diversification. What began in 1977 as a plating shop has evolved into a multi-process finishing organization offering plating, anodizing, chem film, masking, part marking, and now expanded powder and liquid coating services. The acquisition not only nearly doubles coating capacity near JMD's New Hampshire headquarters, but also preserves experienced personnel and enhances customer value by enabling more complete, streamlined finishing solutions under one umbrella. Read the full interview to learn how JMD's blend of operational clarity, quality systems, and disciplined execution sets the company apart in today's competitive finishing landscape.

Finish & Coating Magazine Interview