Meet Our Technical Support Team
We are here to serve you. At ABI, 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.” – ABI Manufacturing’s Mission Statement.
To that end, our President, Gary Ford, made a commitment to put together a team of experts in marketing, customer service, product development, and technical support to assist you in all phases of your jewelry manufacturing process. With these experts and other consultants located across Asia, we look forward to serving your needs. Gary Ford Founder
Gary Ford
ABI President and Owner
- In 1988, Gary started ABI Manufacturing International in Los Angeles to provide Western USA jewelry manufacturers an alternative to East Coast metal suppliers. With an engineering background and an MBA from Babson College, he gained metals expertise at Texas Instruments and Leach & Garner. His company now leads in alternative metals for jewelry, holding many USA patents on its alloys.
- Email: gfabimfg@aol.com
Gary is married with 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. The key of his success over the years has always been to supply high quality innovative products at competitive prices, along with technical support and service to meet the need of customer.
Nongluck Julsuwan
ABI Operations/Sales Manager – Thailand
- Nongluck joined the company in 2006 with a background in accounting. She graduated from Sukhothai Thammathirat University with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Nongluck has developed extensive knowledge of our products and services and is ready to serve your needs.
- Email: abimfgint@gmail.com | Phone: 662-150-6711
Noppandon Niwattananan
ABI Director of Manufacturing – Thailand
- Noppadon joined the company in 2015 and has brought along extensive experience in jewelry manufacturing, processes and gem stone knowledge accumulated over 25 years. With hands-on work in jewelry casting and alloys, he offers technical support for using our products in your jewelry production.
- Email: (Nop) abinniwat@gmail.com | Phone: 662-150-6711
Ben Morice
Director Distribution Kapit Mas, Bali Indonesia
- Ben, a New Zealander who graduated from Massey University in 1983, relocated to Bali in 1986, founded PT Kapit Mas, and now leads one of Bali’s largest jewelry manufacturers, offering advanced manufacturing techniques and contract casting services. Ben is a founding partner of CV KMB, a distributor for ABI in Bangkok.
- Email: ben@kapitmas.com
