TECH TALK
(JOIN THE REST OF US in what we call the “abi sandbox”…)

MARC “DOC” ROBINSON
Technical Director-Far East
Bali, Indonesia
platinomanic@verizon.net
rifiani@indosat.net.id
(See Marc’s Bio under current news)

CHARLES “CHUCK” BENNETT
Technical Director-USA
Carson, California
abimsr@aol.com

Chuck Bennett came to ABI this year as our new addition to our technical team. 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 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 expertise to Doc’s casting and metallurgical help. 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 and Harman in the early 80’s. Over the next 20 years, he held positions in sales and management at Leach and Garner, Heraeus and then Stuller. He came to ABI as Jewel-Tech Resources about 10 years ago.
His overall knowledge of the precious metals business is uncomparable and the help he can give you is yours to take. Along with Marc and Chuck, he forms the third in a triad of technical help that cannot be matched in the industry.

MS. SOMKIDS NGERNPRASERT
Manager-BangKoK
abiasialtd@yahoo.com