About Us

Powder Coating Services Ltd was formed in 1992. That’s when Metal Art’s owner George Longstaff concluded that if his architectural furniture was to have the standard of finish his customers demanded, he would have to control the process himself. Bringing in brother Jim to run the operation, George established the business as a stand-alone operation. It didn’t take long for other manufacturers and the building industry to notice the quality of work Metal Art was putting into shops, cafes and offices, and the powder coating business developed quickly from there.

From the start, George recognised that the key to success in powder coating is the quality of preparation. A conscious decision was made to become the best in pre-treatment processes, and with its reputation firmly in place the company expanded its booth and oven curing capacity. 

In 1995 Dave Beazer joined the company to strengthen the administration and sales functions. With Jim and Dave working together, the business prospered to the point where Powder Coating Services began to encroach on its neighbour Metal Art’s factory space, forcing George to seek more space along the road. In 2012 Jim Longstaff retired, and Shane Fahey came on board as Dave’s assistant manager. 

Powder Coating Services is now a market leader in the Wellington region and serves a customer base New Zealand-wide. Our advanced production facility houses a variety of spray booths, large batch ovens, and a high-volume chain line. We have developed the capacity to deal with the biggest jobs, while staying flexible enough to meet ever-changing customer needs. In recent years the company has earned certification as a member of Qnet and qualified applicator of Dulux Architectural Powder Coatings. 

Powder Coating Services has built its reputation by putting the customer first.  We meet the high quality standards of today’s manufacturers and suppliers, who rely on us to produce the surface finish they need to service their markets locally, nationally and internationally.