Process is Good; Equipment is Essential

In this space we are always advising our readers of the importance of process.  But without the right equipment, the job is only half done.

"A Brite's focus has always been on the finished product," Dan Dunigan said. "And while we know chemistry, along the way we have learned that having the best equipment will make getting to the best product that much easier for our customers," he said.

Dan is in Technical Sales for A Brite Company, a Garland, Texas, based toll-blending and equipment supplier for the metal finishing industry.

"Our equipment team is led by James Greer, an industry veteran," Dan continued. " Without James on the other end of the phone with his knowledge and experience, many of our customers would have been left high and dry and without a running line," Dan said.

James is the leader of A Brite's equipment team.  The team was formed inside of the company when Sunbelt Systems was acquired earlier this year.

A Brite now has an expanded experienced sales team charged with helping clients with the latest in anodes, rectifiers, filters and everything in between.  If it is needed or used on a metal finishing line, A Brite either has it or can find it.

"We're here to help," Dan said. 

Dan, James and the rest of the team can be found at 1-888-822-7483 or through the company website.

A Brite Offers: Laboratory Services

In an industry where accuracy is an absolute, having complete and supportive laboratory services for your metal finishing line is a blessing.  Finding these services might be a challenge, but now that search is over. 

You only have to look to A Brite Company.

"Our process in developing and producing chemistry allowed us to build a significant laboratory and associated services," Dan Dunigan told us. "We built the lab up to support our internal needs and along the way we ended up offering those services to our customers," he said.

Dan is responsible for outside sales and technical services at A Brite Company.  A Brite is a toll-blending and services provider to the metal finishing industry based in Garland, Texas.  He is also president and founder of The Finishing Experts, online advisers to leaders in the industry.

Laboratory services offered by A Brite are complete and customizable to the customer's need.  Included in this offering are both analysis and equipment for not only troubleshooting, but for on-going and regular maintenance.

"One of the key things we learned from our years of providing lab services," Dan continued," was how important collected data and on-going analysis of a line means to consistent success."

When it comes to analysis, A Brite's laboratory services include total wet analysis:

• pH.
• Concentration.
• Plating Hull cells.
• Brightener concentration.
• Testing including AA, HPLC and TOC.

 As for equipment and supplies, A Brite offers:

• Glassware.
• Titrants.
• Reagents.
• Hull cells.

 For more details related to A Brite's laboratory services and equipment, please call Dan or one of his team members at 1-888-822-7483 or through the website.

A Brite Company Acquires Sunbelt Systems

In order to give their customers a broader offering and help build their reputation in an expanded marketplace, A Brite Company has made public their acquisition of Sunbelt Systems of Irving, Texas.

The acquisition was completed on September 17, 2012.

“We’re proud to announce the acquisition of one of the most respected suppliers of equipment in the metal finishing industry,” Harry Hassell said. “Sunbelt Systems has a tremendous reputation and reaches into all of Texas as well as much of the Southwest. We’re pleased to have them join us.”

Harry is national sales manager for A Brite Company, a Garland, Texas, based supplier of equipment, services and chemicals to the metal finishing industry.

“We are looking forward to adding our equipment expertise to the already successful product lines manufactured and represented by A Brite Company,” Paul McGovern said. Paul is the founder and president of the nearly 30-year-old Sunbelt Systems. “ We are striving to make the transition seamless for our customers and staff as they take their place within A Brite,” he said.

The new A Brite Equipment Group will be headed up by James Greer, currently A Brite’s purchasing and equipment manager. James will head up a team of former Sunbelt employees and be supported by the A Brite sales team. Paul McGovern, Roy Harcourt, Lisa Montez and Martin Alanis will round out the team.

“We are very pleased to have the Sunbelt team and their customers join us here at A Brite,” Frank Dunigan, A Brite’s President and CEO said. “With the inclusion of Sunbelt, we can show a broader customer base just how real our reputation for providing Positively Outrageous Service is.”

For more information, visit A Brite’s website: www.abrite.comwww.abrite.com.

A Brite Company Acquires Sunbelt Systems

In order to give their customers a broader offering and help build their reputation in an expanded marketplace, A Brite Company has made public their acquisition of Sunbelt Systems of Irving, Texas.

The acquisition was completed on September 17, 2012.

“We’re proud to announce the acquisition of one of the most respected suppliers of equipment in the metal finishing industry,” Harry Hassell said. “Sunbelt Systems has a tremendous reputation and reaches into all of Texas as well as much of the Southwest. We’re pleased to have them join us.”

Harry is national sales manager for A Brite Company, a Garland, Texas, based supplier of equipment, services and chemicals to the metal finishing industry.

 “We are looking forward to adding our equipment expertise to the already successful product lines manufactured and represented by A Brite Company,” Paul McGovern said. Paul is the founder and president of the nearly 30-year-old Sunbelt Systems. “ We are striving to make the transition seamless for our customers and staff as they take their place within A Brite,” he said.

The new A Brite Equipment Group will be headed up by James Greer, currently A Brite’s purchasing and equipment manager. James will head up a team of former Sunbelt employees and be supported by the A Brite sales team. Paul McGovern, Roy Harcourt, Lisa Montez and Martin Alanis will round out the team.

 “We are very pleased to have the Sunbelt team and their customers join us here at A Brite,” Frank Dunigan, A Brite’s President and CEO said. “With the inclusion of Sunbelt, we can show a broader customer base just how real our reputation for providing Positively Outrageous Service is.”

For more information, visit A Brite’s website: www.abrite.com.

Consider Your Equipment as Well as Your Chemistry

Customer problems can be centered around things other than the process chemistry.  Take your  metal finishing process equipment.

James Greer of A Brite Company knows his equipment as well as his chemistry.  To him, they really are one and the same.

James is the Purchasing and Equipment Manager at A Brite Company. A Brite Company is the leader in the metal finishing industry for process chemistry and equipment. A Brite is based in Garland, Texas.

“After more than 20 years in the oil fields of Texas and Oklahoma, I know what a customer is asking for when they describe their problem,” James said. “I also understand that when they ask for one part and the problem they were having was really needing another part.”

Being able to communicate with the customer and then meet their needs quickly is James’ stock in trade. In addition to the chemistry and process expertise A Brite sells, they also deal in everything from anodes, to scrubbers to tanks and valves.  For a complete list, check out this page on A Brite's website.

“Our customers are dealing with real time,” he said. “If their line goes down, it costs them money. We have to react quickly by diagnosing the problem and getting them the part.”

While A Brite sells chemistry, it also provides solutions to their clients to make sure their lines are up and running. That’s where James comes in.

“I also know when to not sell them something,” James added. “We want happy customers and honesty is a part of what we do. Sure I can sell many parts, but if that’s not their problem, then I won’t,” he said.

James and the rest of the A Brite family can be reached at 214-291-0400 or through the website at www.abrite.com.

The Finishing Touch

The People Who Work Here: Scott Dunigan, President, A Brite Company

If it’s been printed or published on line, chances are Scott Dunigan has read it. A leading expert in the metal finishing industry, Scott knows how to keep up and overcome obstacles.

“While most of our industry experience here at A Brite comes from being in the ‘trenches’ and learning mostly from the line,” Scott said. “Because we have to be certified to be credible, we have to read a lot of material,” he said.

Scott is A Brite’s president. A Brite Company is the leader in the metal finishing industry for process chemistry, equipment and laboratory services, A Brite is based in Garland, Texas.

With a BS degree from the University of Texas in Micropaleontology, Scott is more than well read, he’s a life-long student. The minor in Chemistry doesn’t do any harm, either.

“I’ve had the good fortune of having worked as a line supervisor, in the lab doing quality control (QC) and analysis and having been a field troubleshooter for many years,” Scott said. “These experiences have prepared me well for being the source of information I am today.” Scott is one of A Brite’s finishing experts. And he is a firm believer that most problems can be found in the pretreatment areas of any line.

“Ninety-five percent of problems on any line can be traced back to the pre-treatment areas,” Scott said. “You have to be a good detective to get there, but experience tells us to start there.”

Scott is also a part of The Finishing Experts, a sister company providing on-demand expertise and consultancy services to the metal finishing industry.

To reach Scott or any of the experts at A Brite Company, call 1-888-822-7483 or reach them through the A Brite or Finishing Experts websites.

SUR/FIN 2012: Elvis is Still in the Building

He hasn't left.  He's just found a new identity.

"Frank as Elvis was one of the best things we ever at SUR/FIN," Dan Dunigan said. "He really connects with our customers and prospects and makes the whole thing a lot of fun."

Dan is in charge of technical sales and marketing at A Brite Company, a 30-year-old supplier and partner to the surface finishing industry. Frank is Frank Dunigan, the CEO of A Brite.

This year's Surface Finishing Expo (SUR/FIN) was yet another success for A Brite.  And it was also a way to update the industry on what is happening with the company and the coming out party for a new partner.

"Every year everybody tries to get us to reveal our theme before the show," Dan  said.   "But every year, we refuse to tell what we will be doing in the booth."

"This year we had extra reasons to not only be at the show, but to be there in a big way," Dan continued. "With A Brite's recent merger with Enthone, it was important for us to tell our clients and partners that A Brite is still alive and kicking."

Earlier this year, Enthone acquired elements of A Brite. A Brite also rolled out it's relationship with The Finishing Experts.

"The Finishing Experts is a comprehensive online customer service portal for the surface-finishing industry," Dan said. "Our customers are able to draw upon exceptional expertise through the use of on-line and real-time interactive video consultations with some of the leading experts in the finishing industry."

With traffic up at the A Brite booth and a higher than anticipated number of visitors at The Finishing Expert's booth, the show was a great success for both groups.

"We definitely will be back to SUR/FIN for years to come," Dan said.

You can reach Dan and the rest of the A Brite family by calling 1-888-822-7483 or visiting their website.