A paper punch that the facility manufactures for the office
products industry and the U.S. government.
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and the U.S. government.
Most of their clients are local businesses and the federal
government, as well as different companies around the
country often need a project coated.
"We have a few consistent customers, but generally we bid
on work just like other shops," Wahlstrom says.
FVO Solutions provides full-service powder coating capa-
bilities, including material preparation, product finishing,
advanced assembly and packaging. Finished products can
be hand assembled or delivered to the customer's site for
completion.
Their modular system powder coating system has a
variable speed conveyor for quick set-ups, and can handle
cost-effective runs from prototypes to large volume orders.
100,000 Pieces A Month
Years ago, the facility also performed a wet paint opera-
tion, but converted to powder coating because it is a
greener product.
On a recent day, the crew was adding finishes to truck
parts, safety deposit doors and the fixtures that hold runway
lights at airports.
"We average about 100,000 pieces a month that go
through the finishing line," Wahlstrom says. The Nordson
conveyor powder coating system they purchased and
installed in 1992 is still in operation.
The clients handle all the racking of the
parts, as well as working on touching
up the parts with powder coating. They
also un-rack parts and prepare them for
delivery, while a supervisor helps out
when needed.
"It's a physically demanding job at
times, especially in the summer months
when it's a bit warmer," Wahlstrom
says.
FVO Solutions' customers say the
finishing is very well done, and they
will continue working with the
facility.
Quality and Competitive
"They have provided quality, fast
delivery, and competitive prices,"
says Jeff Orlandini, president of
Pacific Die Casting.
William Murphy, chief executive
officer of FVO Solutions, says the
center fills a much-needed role
in the Pasadena and Los Angeles
area of helping finding work for
those who have physical and
mental disabilities.
"Individuals with
FVO Solutions operates as a nonprofit social enterprise
to provide contract manufacturing assembly, packaging,
fulfillment, mail house, powder coating and staffing needs.
POWDER COATING WITH A PURPOSE