TECH SUPPORT

WELCOME…IT IS NICE TO HAVE YOU.

We at ABI adhere to a simple premise in doing business with the customer. Give them great and innovative products first. Then follow up with a team of experts to help in the application and solve any problems that may crop up. And to always be there to talk technical with the folks.

To that end, Gary Ford, made a commitment a few years ago to hire Chuck Bennett as technical director. Chuck possesses a unique combination of skills in metallurgy and jewelry manufacturing that enables him to assist you in all levels of your jewelry manufacturing from casting to finishing. Chuck is supported in the field by Peter Keddy in our Connecticut office and Somkid Ngernprasert in our Bangkok Thailand office.

With these experts and other consultants that we utilize worldwide, ABI stands ready to service your technical support needs.

Please contact us at any of the following e-mail addresses.

CHARLES “CHUCK” BENNETT
Technical Director- USA
Carson, California
Alloydude2007@yahoo.com

Chuck Bennett joined ABI in 2004 and mentored under Marc (Doc) Robinson before being promoted to technical director in 2005. He started fabricating jewelry when he was 17 years old, taught by his uncle. For many years, he worked in the machinist trade fabricating all various types of metals. In 1992, he started his own gem carving business, followed by a jewelry company and was well known on the jewelry art show circuit, garnering many awards. Following stints with Diamond Pacific Tool corp. and Roberto Martinez Manufacturing, he has joined ABI to contribute bench experience along with casting and metallurgical skills. Together, they give you a total bank of knowledge in all facets of jewelry manufacturing.

PETER KEDDY
TECHNICAL VP-SALES
Cheshire, Connecticut
P2keddy3@aol.com

Peter Keddy has been a well known fixture in the jewelry industry for many years, starting with Handy & Harman in the early 80’s. Over the next 20 years, he held positions in sales and management at Leach & Garner, Heraeus and then Stuller. He came to ABI about 12 years ago and his overall knowledge of the precious metals business is uncomparable. He is a valuable resource for your marketing and technical needs.

MS. SOMKISS NGERNPRASERT
MANAGER –BANGKOK
abiasialtd@yahoo.com

Somkid joined ABI is 2002 with a background of technical sales in the jewelry plating industry. She trained under Marc (Doc) Robinson during his 2 years as our far east technical director and she has developed good skills in solving casting problems with our Thailand customers. Somkid was promoted to office manager in 2006.