Thickness, Adhesion, and Cure A dependable e-coat finish is not judged by appearance alone. Thickness, adhesion, and cure work together to support consistent protection and performance. When a freshly e-coated part comes off the line, the first thing most people...
Spectrum Industries Successfully Completes IATF 16949 Surveillance Audit
At Spectrum Industries, quality is more than a certification, it's a commitment that guides everything we do. We are proud to announce the successful completion of our annual IATF 16949 Surveillance Audit at both our Belding and...
Beyond Laser Marking: How Digital Laser Surface Decoration Is Transforming Plastic Part Manufacturing
By Dustin Will, RAYN Technology Digital Laser Surface Decoration For decades, lasers have been synonymous with permanent identification – serial numbers, barcodes, logos and traceability marks. Today, however, advances in laser processing have expanded that role...
Spectrum E-Coat: Investing in Workforce Development at Every Level
Spectrum E-Coat (www.specind.com/e-coat) is a family-owned business located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an additional production facility in Belding, MI, and a separate Grand Rapids location housing their RAYN Technology office. Founded in 1979 by Jay Bassett, who...
Manufacturing Spotlight: Spectrum E-Coat
A multi-generational, family-owned Grand Rapids manufacturer continues to grow locally. For more than 47 years, Spectrum E-Coat has been a multi-generational, family-owned manufacturer serving West Michigan. What began in 1968 as Bassett Tool & Die, operating out of...
The SOURCE Receives MSHDA Grant to Support Home Ownership
The SOURCE has been awarded a grant through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s (MSHDA) Employer-Assisted Housing Fund to support first-time home buyers. Two of The SOURCE’s employer partners—Cascade Engineering and Spectrum Industries—are participating...
ACSYS Lasertechnik and RAYN Technology Join Forces to Innovate Laser Solutions
In a significant move to reshape the landscape of laser technology and automation, ACSYS Lasertechnik, recognized for its cutting-edge laser systems, has announced a strategic partnership with RAYN Technology, known for its decorative solutions for automotive and...
Nearly 700 Michigan businesses receive over $40M in workforce grants
By Fuad Shalhout | fshalhout@mlive.com FLINT, MI - The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has awarded about $40 million in Going PRO Training Fund (Talent Fund) grants to 700 businesses across Michigan. Starting in January 2025, these businesses...
The Source’s 20th Anniversary
In September, the Source, joined by several business leaders and community partners, celebrated its 20th Anniversary. We reflected on our history, listened to stories of impact, and recognized the business leaders who not only came together years ago to start the...
Spectrum Industries Receives “A” Classification from TS Tech Americas
TS Tech Americas rated Spectrum Industries with an “A” classification for the company’s performance as a supplier in 2015. The TS Tech Supplier Evaluation System, or TSES, evaluates suppliers in the areas of quality, delivery, new model, cost, development, management...
Q&A: Developments in Plastics Decoration
by Paul Uglum, technology advocate, fabrication engineering, Delphi There are many reasons for plastic decoration and, to some extent, the term is a misnomer. We apply secondary operations to plastic parts to add value. That value can take the form of improving the...
Spectrum Industries awarded General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award
View Article Spectrum Industries was awarded the General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 2015. It was the fourth year the Global Supplier Quality & Development presented this prestigious recognition which is given to only to specific manufacturing...












