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History of First In Finishing

Monte McClung, owner of First In Finishing, formed its beginning's in 2009 after a 20 year Career at Gema™  in Powder Coating Systems.   

Education
- Monte McClung, graduated from DeVry University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering in the fall of 1990.

Gema™ Powder Coating Systems (1990-2009)
- He was hired by Gema™ in 1990 as a Field Service Engineer.   

Field Service Engineering Responsibilities
- Traveling to Customers Facilities Supervising Powder Booth System Installation. Worked with mechanical, electrical and                general contractors to complete projects on time and within budget
- Installation of Gema™ Application Equipment packages including mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems installation and startup.
- Service Calls to provide system troubleshooting and debug for customers      .
- Training for Customers including equipment operation, function, maintenance, applications and service.

Product Development Engineering Responsibilities
- After 3 years in the Gema™ Service Department he was promoted to Design Engineer in the Product Development Group at         Gema.   Over the next 16 years I completed or worked as a team on the following projects.
- Gema™ Switzerland - Team Projects
- Design and Trade Focus Projects on Application Equipment including control units, powder guns and powder pumps
 - Design and Trade Focus Projects on Powder Booth Systems from US market studies
- Responsible for working with Gema™ Switzerland to understand products brought into US market.  Responsible for training       Gema™ US personnel
- Traveled to Gema™ Switzerland annually to implement design meeting and work on projects
- Gema™ USA Team and Solo Projects
- Responsible for incorporating Gema™ Switzerland product into USA project to fit USA markets including application equipment such as control units, powder guns and powder pumps
- US Design team for Powder Booth Designs, both Cartridge and Color Change Systems
- Lead projects on electrical and pneumatic platforms and systems for complete powder coating booth systems.
- Lead projects working with all suppliers/vendors to source product to meet needs/requirements and control costs.
- Lead projects to design introductory and harsh environment powder coating systems.
- Responsible for training and supporting repair and service departments at Gema™.
- He worked in the Product Development Group for 16 years and 3 years in Field Service at Gema™ for almost 20 years of service.
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First In Finishing (2009-Present)    
- He left Gema™ in spring of 2009 and founded First In Finishing.
- First In Finishing Company Mission - "Provide quality and reliable powder coating solutions while saving and controling costs to customers."
- Provide Powder Coating Equipment Sales on New Gema™ Powder Coating Equipment
- Provide Rebuilt/Refurbished Gema™ Powder Coating Equipment.
- Provide Powder Coating Spare Parts Sales
- Provide Equipment Repairs on all Gema™ Powder Coating Equipment.
- Provide In-Plant Service’s diagnostics, troubleshooting and debugging powder coating equipment.
- Provide In-Plant Training including equipment operation, function, application, maintenance and service
- Work with customers to determine their requirements for powder coating equipment to best fit their production needs while       maintaining budget.
-Anything that Gema™ has manufactured since the 70’s I am familiar with and have worked on regarding repairs, service or training.
-To provide an alternate source for powder coating equipment and spare parts that allows customers to save money.

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*Gema is a registered trademark of Gema Switzerland GmbH
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First In Finishing
Monte - 317-439-9019 - System Sales, Tech. Support and Engineering
Courtney - 317-483-3361 - Spare Parts/Website Orders and Accounting

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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Contact Us
    • Policies
  • Products
    • Manual Powder Systems >
      • Refurbished Manual Systems >
        • Refurbished Gema™ Powder Gun Control (PGC®)
        • Refurbished Gema™ EasySystem®
        • Refurbished Gema™ OptiTronic®
        • Refurbished Gema™ OptiFlex® 1
        • Refurbished Gema™ OptiFlex2®
    • Automatic Powder Systems >
      • Refurbished Automatic Systems >
        • Gema™ APS® Automatic Powder Systems (Refurbished)
        • Gema™ OptiMatic® Automatic Powder Coating System (Refurbished)
        • Gema™ OptiFlex® Automatic Powder System (Refurbished)
    • Control Units
    • Powder Coating Guns >
      • Manual Powder Guns >
        • Refurbished Manual Guns
      • Automatic Powder guns >
        • Refurbished Automatic Guns
    • Spare Parts >
      • Automatic Guns >
        • Aftermarket PG1-A® Gun
        • Aftermarket PG2-A® Gun
        • Aftermarket OptiGun® GA02 Gun
        • Aftermarket OptiGun® GA03 Gun
      • Manual Guns >
        • Aftermarket PG1® Gun
        • Aftermarket EasySelect® GM01 Gun
        • Aftermarket OptiSelect® GM02 Gun
        • Aftermarket OptiSelect® GM03 Gun
      • Powder Pumps >
        • Aftermarket PI-3® Powder Pump
        • Aftermarket OptiFlow® IG02 Powder Pump
        • Aftermarket OptiFlow® IG06 Powder Pump
        • Transfer Pump (Bulk Feed)
      • OptiFlex Systems >
        • OptiFlex B Parts
        • OptiFlex F Parts
      • OptiFlex2 Systems >
        • OptiFlex2 B Parts
        • OptiFlex2 F Parts
    • Powder Hoppers >
      • New Powder Hoppers >
        • 1.5lb Powder Hopper
        • 4lb Powder Hopper
        • 8lb Powder Hopper
        • 10lb Powder Hopper
        • 50lb Black Powder Hopper
        • 50lb Stainless Steel Powder Hopper
        • 150lb Powder Hopper
      • Refurbished Powder Hoppers
    • Pneumatic & Electrical Parts
    • Refurbished Gun Parts >
      • Refurbished Manual Guns >
        • Refurbished Gema™ PG1® Gun
        • Refurbished Gema™ EasySelect® GM01 Gun
      • Refurbished Automatic Guns >
        • Refurbished Gema™ PG1-A® Gun
    • Ancillary Equipment >
      • Refurbished Ancillary Equipment
      • New Ancillary Equipment
    • Special Deals >
      • Gema R14 Hopper (100lb)
      • Gema R24 Hopper (200lb)
      • Gema R36 Hopper (300lb)
      • Koch Filter
    • Gun Movers >
      • Refurbished Waggler Gun Mover
      • Gun Mover Mount Equipment
  • Technical Answers
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