How Sapphire Coatings Optimized Operations with BatchMaster ERP

“We’re starting lean—just six of us right now,” said Worley. “But we know how to scale, and I already have customers asking how soon we can start making products for them.”

Bruce Worley

Founder

Sapphire Coatings

Customer

Sapphire Coatings

Industry

Paints & Coatings

Location

South Carolina

Solution

BatchMaster ERP QuickBooks Edition

Sapphire Coatings Prepares for Lean, Scalable Growth with BatchMaster ERP QuickBooks Edition

Based in South Carolina, Sapphire Coatings manufactures high-quality water- and solvent-based dispersions for the coatings and printing industries. Its products serve a range of applications—from industrial paints and wood stains to agricultural seed coatings—delivering the consistency and performance that many customers struggle to achieve in-house.

Although operations are just beginning, Sapphire Coatings is backed by decades of industry experience. Founder Bruce Worley brings over 50 years of expertise and previously led a $68 million manufacturing business that produced more than a million pounds of finished goods per month.

“We’re starting lean—just six of us right now,” said Worley. “But we know how to scale, and I already have customers asking how soon we can start making products for them.”

Choosing BatchMaster ERP

Worley’s decision to implement BatchMaster ERP QuickBooks Edition was rooted in experience. Having used BatchMaster in the 1980s, he was already familiar with its robust capabilities. Upon reviewing the latest version and its integration with QuickBooks Online Advanced, he knew it was the right fit.

“I need full cradle-to-grave traceability—lot numbers, lab specs, COAs, inventory usage, batch and formulation costing, and compliance reporting,” Worley explained. “BatchMaster delivers all of it, and more importantly, delivers it fast.”

Confident that the modern web-based version met all his requirements—batch tracking, mix tickets, lot number management, and shipping labels—Worley didn’t even consider other solutions.

Benefits and Business Objectives

Sapphire Coatings will utilize QuickBooks Online Advanced, integrated with BatchMaster ERP, for streamlined financial management, payroll, and reporting. This ensures that the company can scale operations without the burden of disconnected systems or duplicate data entry.

“My team already knows how to use QuickBooks, and together with BatchMaster, we’ll have everything we need to grow the right way,” said Worley.

With BatchMaster, Worley expects real-time visibility into inventory turnover, batch and raw material costs, and detailed reporting—all critical for a lean operation focused on growth. The ability to generate reports quickly, without spending hours compiling data manually, will be a significant advantage.

“Knowing I can get this information quickly, without spending hours pulling it together, will help me more than anything,” Worley emphasized.

He’s also eager to utilize BatchMaster’s costing tools to gain insights into fluctuating raw material prices and make more informed purchasing and production decisions.

LOOKING AHEAD

Though Sapphire Coatings is starting with a small team, Worley expects to ramp up quickly, supported by longstanding customer relationships and BatchMaster’s robust functionality.

“This time, I’m growing smarter. I don’t want to run 20-hour days anymore; I’ve done that,” Worley said. “BatchMaster will let us grow with control and visibility.”

With BatchMaster ERP QuickBooks Edition in place, Sapphire Coatings is poised for controlled growth, full traceability, and lasting success in the coatings industry.

About BatchMaster Software

BatchMaster Software  is a leading provider of ERP solutions that help emerging and growing formula-based manufacturers streamline their operations and scale production while reducing costs and complying with changing customer demands and ever more stringent regulatory mandates. The company delivers industry-specific solutions for the Food, Beverage, Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Chemical, and other process industries. BatchMaster ERP is seamlessly embedded within SAP Business One, providing a comprehensive process manufacturing solution that is available both on-premise and in the cloud. BatchMaster Software has served the process manufacturing market for over 30 years, supporting thousands of customers worldwide.