Abstract: A method and apparatus for the powder coating of elongated articles such as wire and pipe is provided comprising a powder spray booth having a top, bottom and opposed spaced side and end sections. The opposed end sections are each provided with a plurality of spaced openings each formed to receive an elongated article. Partition means are disposed in the spaces between adjacent openings and extend longitudinally along the powder spray booth forming compartments therebetween in which such elongated articles individually travel and receive a powder coating from separate electrostatic spray guns.