Reliant Finishing Systems

Reliant Finishing Systems is America’s fastest growing manufacturer of high-performance equipment for the finishing industry. We believe that customers deserve less hype and more information when they are ready to make a purchase decision. Reliant has a simple, honest 5-step approach to building and selling equipment:

1. Never compromise when it comes to integrity, ever.

2. Build only products that work well, regardless of their price.

3. Build only products that are durable and easy to maintain.

4. Sell every customer only what he or she truly needs to get the job done right, and provide support whenever it is required.

5. Price every product and service fairly, and clearly explain what is and is not included in every sale.

What Makes Reliant Special?

Reliant has grown over 300% since 2005 because of the exceptional quality of our equipment and our unparalleled business ethics.

Reliant won’t compromise on design integrity or component quality just to make a cheaper product or offer equipment that mimics other brands. Reliant uses only state-of-the-art CNC fabrication equipment to assure that each and every order is perfectly built. There’s no guesswork about where our equipment is made--all Reliant products are built in the U.S.A. using only prime domestic steel and premium quality components. Because Reliant has fully redundant production lines, the lead times we quote are always accurate!

Reliant maintains friendly, cooperative relationships with equipment, powder and paint suppliers, including those who don’t sell our products. We don’t bad-mouth our competition and we never mislead our distributors or customers. Whether you are a new business owner starting your first shop or a major distributor or OEM buying a dozen units at a time, we promise to do everything we can to assist you.

Why Haven't I Heard Of Reliant Before Now?

Hundreds of Reliant ovens and booths have been sold by industry-leading equipment suppliers across the United States and abroad. Reliant manufactures equipment for industrial painting and powder coating applications, military/aviation/aerospace finishing, and scientific use. Reliant also provides prep, coating and curing systems for auto and truck body shops, custom cycle builders, and racing equipment fabricators.

Reliant works directly with OEM/PBL clients to provide “private label” equipment manufactured to their specifications, so most of the equipment we build has another company’s name on it.

Reliant equipment is proudly designed and built in the United States and is available through regional, national and international distributors, including web sales specialists, under a variety of brand names.

Company History

Reliant Specialty Equipment is a privately held U.S. corporation that manufactures all of its products in the United States. Reliant’s Finishing Systems division focuses on high-performance substrate preparation, coating and curing equipment. Reliant Finishing Systems was initially headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with manufacturing facilities in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Reliant Finishing Systems’ rapid growth resulted in relocation of their headquarters in 2006 and expansion to an additional facility in early 2008. Primary sales, manufacturing, and warehousing operations are now carried out at facilities in the Decatur, Somerville, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama areas.

The groundwork for Reliant Finishing Systems’ success was laid in the 1990s. After working with major paint booth manufacturers from the United States and Europe, the co-founder of Reliant began developing new paint booths that combined the most desirable features from existing equipment with new features like “damperless” airflow control and forced-induction heating. These booths debuted in the United States in 1995, featuring superior construction strength and unmatched performance. The most poular models were designed as fully engineered freestanding structures that could be installed outside with no covering.

The premium status of these products meant that they were affordable to only a small number of clients each year. The founders of Reliant later applied new technology to ovens used in the powder coating industry. By mid-2005 they had prototype powder ovens across the U.S. These ovens outperformed many other brands by as much as 400%, generating a demand from both independent shop owners and large fabricators.

Reliant Specialty Equipment Corporation was formed as a separate corporation in response to this demand. Reliant’s Finishing Systems division continues a tradition of innovation, but with products that are affordable to the average user. Reliant Finishing Systems offers high-performance equipment without the premium price tag. Reliant products deliver incredible performance at prices that compete with many entry-level systems.