On this episode of Think Small Podcast, we sit down with Kimberly Casineau, President of The Coating House, to explore how a philanthropic vision unexpectedly evolved into a thriving, woman-owned manufacturing business. As an authorized service center for Henkel’s Loctite pre-applied products, Kimberly has transformed a niche fastener coating company into a national supplier serving OEMs, defense contractors, and major distributors like McMaster-Carr.

Kimberly shares how she navigated COVID-era supply chain chaos, secured CMMC readiness ahead of industry mandates, and made bold operational pivots—including expanding into inventory sourcing and soon manufacturing screws in-house. From embracing failure and reinvesting in her team to exploring employee ownership for her eventual exit, this conversation is a masterclass in res ...