TESTIMONIALS

Total Visibility and Control with Job Shop Software

Ad Tech Coating Solutions wanted an industry-specific solution. When they discovered Steelhead, they worked to design something specific for their facility.

"Steelhead shows us how to improve overall efficiencies."

It tracks margins for the potential to see millions of dollars per year in profitability. Not only is the technology powerful, but Steelhead has gone above and beyond to meet our needs while surpassing our wildest expectations.

– Dana Schnepf, owner of D&K Powder Coating

D&K POWDER AND STEELHEAD, A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP

D&K Powder has enjoyed "explosive" profitability improvements with the Steelhead Platform. Learn how!

"Steelhead proved that for a certain part number, we lose money if we run 50."

If we run 100, we hit our target margin. I took this information to the customer, and now they only send this part number in quantities of 100 or greater. This keeps their piece price down and our margins up! A true win-win. 

– Ken, Sales Project Manager

Complete Visibility with Digital Systems

Anchor Bay Powder Coating enjoyed a truly aligned job shop software, designed specifically to add visibility for the metal finishing industry.

"Steelhead increased visibility in all areas of our process, including remote and offsite visibility."

Kevin Wedge, Pro Powder

"Without the paper shuffle, customers receive digital copies of shipping notifications, packing lists, invoices, and certifications."

Kevin Wedge, Pro Powder

"Prior to Steelhead we didn’t know where we were making money, and where the profits weren’t."

Dana Schnepf, D&K Powder Coating

"Steelhead has made production at our shop smooth and seamless."

Marcus Walters, Custom Powder Coating.

"Steelhead allows us to see when a customer views a quote so we can be sure to follow up with them to see where our pricing is at."

Eva Curto, Ace Anodizing

"I highly recommend Steelhead to any finishing company! A+++ in my book."

Marcus Walters, Custom Powder Coating

"We were using 8 software packages, and now that we are using Steelhead, with all its features, we only need 3 software packages to run our plant."

Nate Wilke, Engineering Finishers

"Steelhead allows us to VERY easily convert a quotation into a live order effortlessly."

Eva Curto, Ace Anodizing

"With Steelhead, we now know what was profitable and what wasn’t and exactly what our margins are."

Dana Schnepf, D&K Powder Coating

"Dean and his team have been extremely helpful and have created changes in the software to meet our operation flow."

Marcus Walters, Custom Powder Coating

"Steelhead allows us to exceed customer expectations with great service, quality, and flawless end results."

Rob Thomas, Anchor Bay Powder Coat

"While utilizing Steelhead we have increased visibility in all areas of our process"

This includes remote and offsite visibility. Not only has this supported admin staff but has also engaged the operations crew.  Along with increased visibility, we have also consolidated additional or supplemental paperwork. 

– Kevin Wedge, Plant Manager, Pro Powder

"Steelhead reinvented the manufacturing process management system from the ground-up."

I feel that they were able to use the lessons learned over the last decade to implement an intuitive system that allows even the most computer-illiterate employees to succeed.

- Curtis Carlson, Rocket Powder Coating

"Stand-alone quality, inventory, and labeling paperwork are now built into our production process in Steelhead. That opens the door for much more detailed job tracking, job costing, and reporting…all done using built-in, real-time reports from Steelhead."

Kevin Wedge, Pro Powder

"All our quotes are in one place, accessible by any users given permission. We don't have to waste time wading through a sea of manila in our filing cabinets. We don't have to worry about human error and losing/misplacing improperly filed quotes."

Eva Curto, Ace Anodizing

"Steelhead showcases very well and ultimately can be used as a sales tool. Being responsive in the service industry is critical. On a personal level, Steelhead has allowed me to promptly respond to many customer questions... even while working offsite."

Kevin Wedge, Pro Powder

"Going from manual paper order entry to this software has dramatically changed the game. The ability to have a work order list set up weekly so communication between me, management, and the guys on the floor is clear and the jobs are getting done in the correct order due."

Marcus Walters, Custom Powder Coating

"Stand-alone quality, inventory, and labeling paperwork are now built into our production process in Steelhead. That opens the door for much more detailed job tracking, job costing, and reporting…all done using built-in, real-time reports from Steelhead."

Kevin Wedge, Pro Powder

"The combination of production capability and our digital operating system allows us to exceed customer expectations with great service, quality, and flawless end results. The simple Steelhead operator interface and instruction allows our whole team to have the right information at the right time."

Rob Thomas, Anchor Bay Powder Coat

"The software we were using was functional but offered little admin support and data collection and reporting. We were also operating from a centralized system that carried additional risk with single-point failure. The paper shuffle was a hindrance before Steelhead, now customers receive digital copies of shipping notifications, packing lists, invoices, and certifications."

Kevin Wedge, Pro Powder