WELCOME, WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU.
At ABI Precious Metals, we 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 always be there to talk technical with the folks.”
To that end, our President, 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, Somkid Ngernprasert in our Bangkok Thailand office, and Ben Morice in Bali, Indonesia. With these experts and other consultants that we utilize worldwide, ABI stands ready to service your technical support needs.
Meet Our Technical Support Team:
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.
Contact Chuck: Alloydude2007@yahoo.com
Charles “Chuck” Bennett
Technical Director- USA
Carson, California
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.
Contact Peter: P2keddy3@aol.com
PETER KEDDY TECHNICAL VP-SALES Cheshire, Connecticut
Somkid Ngernprasert
joined ABI in 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.
Contact Ms. Ngernprasert: abiasialtd@yahoo.com
MS. SOMKID NGERNPRASERT
MANAGER –BANGKOK
Ben Morice
ABI products are now available in Bali, Indonesia at P.T. Kapit Mas.
JI Kebo Iwa No.10 Padang Sambian
P.O. Box 1072
Denpasar 80362 Bali-Indonesia www.kapitmas.com
(62-361) 7440692 Tel. (62-361) 425762 Fax.
Contact Ben Morice: ben@kapitmas.com
BEN MORICE DIRECTOR – P.T. Kapit Mas BALI, INDONESIA
