The PPS facility in Batesville, Indiana, is turning a corner under Plant Manager Michael Earney. Since taking over in the summer of 2025, Earney has focused on rebuilding operations, stabilizing staffing, and driving the plant toward profitability. “When I got here, there were some serious inconsistencies,” Earney said. “The previous ...

PPS Fairborn’s new Plant Manager, Greg St. Clair, was welcomed into a facility that resembled a construction zone—buzzing with renovation crews, shifting schedules, and the constant hum of production. It was the perfect chance for St. Clair to roll up his sleeves and show steady leadership in the middle of ...

The PPS Fairborn facility has undergone a sweeping transformation designed to boost efficiency, expand capacity, and position the plant for future growth. At the center of the improvements is a new aluminum chemical process that uses advanced chemistry and a larger tank to deliver higher-quality finishes. Strip times that once ...

Sales Director, PPS Christopher Dickson brings nearly three decades of hands-on experience and leadership in the paint stripping industry to his role as Sales Director at PPS. A dynamic and strategic leader, he balances big-picture sales planning with hands-on support for his team. Dickson began his management career in 1998 ...

Risk Management A bold move proved very successful! During Covid, PPS Human Resources Manager Melissa Ristovski quit her full-time job in social services to pursue an MBA. She never looked back. “I learned the ins-and-outs of the different functions of business administration. I often reflect on the learning outcomes and ...

The Fairborn Production Paint Stripping (PPS) facility is in the early stages of a many months long upgrade project, beginning with removing outdated chemicals, disposing of hazardous waste, and recycling reusable materials to create a safer and more streamlined work environment. "The facility had accumulated a variety of chemicals that ...

As Kyle Jackson prepares to lead PPS into a new era as General Manager this spring—following current General Manager Chris Hughes’ retirement—the former Plant Manager reflects upon how life has changed at PPS since its acquisition, what it has to offer customers today, and Jackson discusses his vision for the ...

The PPS-Huntsville crew is quickly adjusting to a significantly higher workload since the plant received a massive equipment upgrade this summer. “The new room looks great, and everything is working well,” said Director of Plant Services Kyle Jackson. The Huntsville location in particular was already slated for a major upgrade ...

PPS Begins Regular Site Audits Consistency between sites is the key as PPS continues to expand its brand, its footprint and its services throughout North America. “Having consistent processes across multiple industrial facilities is important for several reasons,” said Process Engineer Brendan Varmazis. “Consistent processes ensure that our services meet ...

PPS’ acquirement of the former Lee Industrial in Huntsville, Alabama included a bonus—an unusual paint stripping machine called a Dinamec Systems Fluidized Sand Bed. Looking like something out of a medieval painting, the sand bed uses heated sand to strip the paint from metal parts much faster and efficiently than ...