EUGENE, OR — FORREST Technical Coatings will host a grand opening event October 12 to unveil updated and expanded powder R&D and production facilities. In addition to conventional powders, FORREST focuses on specialty formulations and custom color matches and is globally recognized for its high-temperature-resistant products. The additional capacity will be complemented by ISO 9001:2015 certification, anticipated in early 2018.

“We started producing powders in 1996 with a focus on building products and relationships,” says Mark Forrest, second-generation company President. “After more than 20 years, we are excited to be scaling up to offer greater value to our customers across the country and around the globe.”