Faster Dry Times and Full Cures: Inside Elevated Finishing’s Schubox System

Summary: In this episode of The Bearded Finisher podcast, Zach Shrum talks with Ryan Randall, director at Elevated Finishing. Ryan shares his journey from working at a tobacco company to becoming an application engineer and product specialist in the finishing industry. They dive into the benefits of the Schubox heating system, designed to dry paint faster using long wave infrared technology for a full cure. Ryan explains how the system heats coatings from the bottom up, making it cost-effective and customizable for shops of all sizes. Elevated Finishing’s Schubox curing rooms offer controlled, efficient curing and use platinum emitters to ensure a quick, clean process in a sealed environment. The system is also stackable, allowing for faster turnaround times. Ryan emphasizes the company's focus on slow, steady growth and building strong relationships with customers. Elevated Finishing is also looking to expand its product range to include flatline systems in the future. For more details, you can find Elevated Finishing on their website and social media. Keywords: Schubox heating system, drying paint, finishing industry, application engineer, product specialist, Elevated Finishing, long wave infrared, cost-effective, customizable, full cure, curing rooms, platinum emitters, sealed system, stackable, quick turnaround times, steady growth, customer relationships, expanding products, flatline systems Takeaways: Elevated Finishing’s Schubox heating system offers a cost-effective, customizable solution to dry paint faster. The system uses long wave infrared technology for a full cure, heating coatings from the bottom up. Ryan Randall’s career journey includes transitioning from a tobacco company to a finishing industry expert. The Schubox system was developed to be a space-efficient and affordable curing solution for small shops. It uses platinum emitters in a sealed environment to ensure a clean, efficient curing process. The stackable system allows for quicker turnaround times, making it ideal for growing businesses. Elevated Finishing emphasizes slow, steady growth while focusing on building strong customer relationships. Future plans include expanding product offerings to include flatline systems. Titles: Ryan Randall’s Journey in the Finishing Industry The Advantages of Elevated Finishing’s Schubox System Expanding Product Offerings: Flatline Systems Slow and Steady Growth: Building a Strong Foundation Sound Bites: "I've been following you guys on social media and just obsessed with the Schubox heating system." "There's a huge gap between a lot of manufacturers and applicators." "You're a full cure. You're not just skimming the surface, especially with water-based coatings." "Dust is the only real issue. If you let your room get full of dust, it'll eventually cause problems." "For the community out there wondering, the Schubox system improves efficiency on dry time." Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Obsession with the Schubox Heating System 02:24 - Ryan Randall’s Journey in the Finishing Industry 10:43 - The Gap Between Manufacturers and Applicators 16:39 - The Fun Back and Forth Between Machinery and Coatings 23:30 - The Advantages of the Schubox System for Small Shops 28:31 - The Science Behind the Schubox System 30:20 - Efficient and Controlled Curing with Schubox Curing Rooms 36:13 - Building a Strong Foundation for Slow and Steady Growth 44:12 - Expanding Product Offerings: Flatline Systems