GPI is not affiliated with any coatings supplier, equipment manufacturer or painting contractor. All advice is in the best interests of our clients.
Staff members are recognized as industry experts through achieving either SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist or NACE Protective Coatings Specialist status.

Consulting Areas of Specialization
• Preliminary Document Review
• Preliminary Analysis of Dispute
• Oral Report on Findings
Full Line of Services
• In-Depth Field Analysis
• Expert Report
• Technical Document Assistance
• Interrogatory Preparation Assistance
• Deposition, Court Appearances
• Coating System
• Specifications
• Application
• Materials
• Equipment
• Staffing
• Site Conditions
Comprehensive Laboratory Support
• Defective or Contaminated Materials
Litigation Support
Condition Surveys
The use of consensus standard survey data to assess the condition of protective coatings and other corrosion protection systems.
• Individual or Multiple Structures
• Coatings Maintenance Strategies
• Prioritizing Coatings Needs
• Cost Estimates, Budgeting
• Surface Preparation
• Coatings Materials
• Coatings Application
• Applicator QC
• Lead Paint Removal
- Worker Protection
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Management & Disposal
• Specification Preparation
• Specification Reviews
• Bid Documents
• Coatings Materials Recommendations
• Review of Contractor Submittals
-QC Programs
-Lead Compliance Program
-Contractor Coating Submittal
-Value Engineering Assistance
• SSPC QP1 and QP2 Assistance
• Product Evaluation
• Custom testing protocols and in-house laboratory services
Solutions that work for your coatings needs.
Training Services Contact:
Sarah Olthof
(616) 608-0515
*protected email*
Sarah Olthof
(616) 608-0515
*protected email*
GPI Laboratories, Inc.
4403 Donker Court SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
4403 Donker Court SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512