Business Details
Industrial Finishing & Powder Coating Services
Founded by J. Edward Drelick, T B Applied Finishes is a leader in industrial coatings and finishing solutions, serving diverse sectors including industrial, commercial, marine, and military industries. With over 40 years of combined experience, our team specializes in innovative applications of urethanes, epoxies, waterborne coatings, EMI/RFI shielding, and powder coating. Our 4,000-square-foot facility features two large spray booths and a high-capacity oven enabling 8 x 8 x 25 deep processing. We hold MIL-SPEC certification and maintain a secure, alarmed facility while providing Class A finishing to rigorous specifications.Our capabilities span texture finishes, silk screening, plastic finishing, and specialty coating advice. Backed by long-term relationships with major manufacturers across New Hampshire and Massachusetts, we guarantee on-time completion of both large batches and custom prototypes while maintaining strict quality control standards. Our Federal Firearms License ensures compliance for specialized applications, and our in-house silk-screening eliminates third-party shipping requirements.
Services
Powder Coating
Industrial Coatings
Silk Screening
Plastic Finishing
EMI Shielding
Texture Painting
Prototype Finishing
Military Specification Compliance
Highlights and features
- MIL-SPEC compliant finishing for military specifications
- 24-foot high oven handles oversized components
- In-house silk-screening eliminates third-party logistics
- Specialists in plastic finishing including KYDEX and Lexan
- 5-day turnaround available for urgent projects
Associations and certifications
- MIL-SPEC Certified
- Federal Firearms Licensee
Services
Powder Coating
Our powder coating service applies durable, decorative finishes to metal and non-metal materials using advanced electrostatic deposition and thermal curing processes. Capable of producing smooth, textured, and specialty finishes like hammer tones and river textures, this method offers superior wear resistance compared to conventional painting. Available in polyester, urethane, epoxy, and hybrid formulas, our solutions meet industrial durability requirements while maintaining aesthetic quality.
Silk Screening
We provide precision industrial silk screening for permanent markings on metal and non-metal surfaces including control panels, face plates, and enclosures. Our capabilities include multi-color applications meeting commercial, military, and marine specifications. This process allows consistent reproduction of logos, serial numbers, and instructional graphics directly onto finished components without requiring additional processing steps or external vendors.
Plastic Finishing
Specializing in post-form plastic finishing, we apply decorative and protective coatings to thermoplastics like KYDEX, ABS, polycarbonate, and molded polyurethane. Our process includes material-specific surface preparation techniques to ensure proper adhesion, followed by application of custom finishes ranging from matte to high-gloss. We also integrate EMI/RFI shielding and silk-screened markings during the finishing process for complete single-source solutions.
EMI Shielding
Our EMI/RFI shielding service applies conductive coatings containing nickel, copper, or silver particles to protect electronic components from electromagnetic interference. This critical process follows strict industry standards for material conductivity and shielding effectiveness while maintaining compatibility with subsequent finishing operations. Applied using specialized spray techniques, these coatings provide reliable performance in military, aerospace, and industrial electronics applications.
Industrial Painting
Offering comprehensive industrial painting services for metal and non-metal substrates, our capabilities include texture finishes (wrinkle, hammer tone), flat-to-gloss spectrums, and custom color matching. We handle both large production batches and single prototypes using enamels, urethanes, and waterborne coatings that meet environmental regulations. All painting operations follow MIL-SPEC guidelines when required, with in-house quality control for thickness, adhesion, and durability testing.
People
J. Edward Drelick
Owner
With over 40 years of industrial finishing experience, Ed Drelick leads T B Applied Finishes as the driving force behind our specialized coating solutions. His technical expertise spans military specification compliance, complex material preparation, and large-scale project execution. Under his leadership, we've maintained long-term partnerships with major manufacturers in New Hampshire and Massachusetts while continuously expanding our capabilities in powder coating and specialty finishes.
Questions
What materials can you coat?
We coat metal (steel, aluminum, brass) and non-metal materials including plastics like KYDEX, ABS, polycarbonate, and molded polyurethane.
Are you MIL-SPEC certified?
Yes, we maintain MIL-SPEC certification and regularly complete projects meeting military specification requirements for coating performance and documentation.
How large of a component can you handle?
Our facility accommodates components up to 8' x 8' x 25' deep in our large batch oven with 21-foot vertical clearance in spray areas.
Do you handle specialty finishes?
We offer specialty finishes including EMI/RFI shielding, silk screening, and custom textures like hammer tones, wrinkles, and river textures.
Can you match custom colors?
Yes, our color-matching system handles PMS colors and custom formulations for both liquid paints and powder coating applications.
What industries do you serve?
We serve industrial manufacturing, military, aerospace, commercial, and marine industries with coating solutions for production batches and prototypes.
