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1980’s Team
Bob & Don Bullard 1940’s Original Factory
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In 2001, after enjoying a decade of growth, Bullard’s future was entrusted to Dick’s son Richard G Whyte and a close friend and industry veteran Craig Pickell The key management team of Rick, Craig, and Executive Vice President of Manufacturing, Hector Rodriguez (pictured throughout this catalog) provides the leadership that drives the company today Aware of the company’s heritage and deeply committed to the founding philosophy of George Bullard, the management team carries forward the commitment to innovation, quality product and service excellence so firmly established over 93 years ago
In 2006 the company moved to its present Lincoln, Rhode Island location adding additional fully automated manufacturing presses and state-of-the-art mixing and molding rooms, as well as upgrades to existing computerized ovens As 2008 was in full swing, Bullard’s commitment to continuous improvements resulted in ISO 2008: 9001 Certification With 2012 came a 24,000 square foot addition to the existing manufacturing and warehouse facility and the acquisition of Marvel Abrasive Products of Chicago, a leading manufacturer of resin fiber discs and surface conditioning products In the beginning of 2016 preparation began for the new ISO 2015 upgraded certification and at the close of 2017, the Bullard team of dedicated employees worked tirelessly on the transition of relocating Marvel Abrasives to our current facility to better serve our customers
As 2019 began, our united partnership with TAF Abrasivi of Italy commenced and proved to be an advantaged solution in providing quality TAF ABRASIVES USA flap discs
Work continued through
Current Ownership
2019 with the launch of wwwtafabrasivescom website Additionally, we introduced a Lean Manufacturing Program with processes and procedures within our offices, as well as our manufactring and distribution facility Just as we got off to an excellent start in early 2002, we all found ourselves facing a new way of navigating daily work duties and living life amidst COVID-19 In our effors to increase product awareness and continue to build the Bullard brand, our first five product videos are now complete, highlighting the RapidGRINDTM, NON-LOADING Flap Disc and three of our unique TAF Abrasives USA Flap Discs - Zirco-Ceramic, BIOTAF and TRIMTAF
With hope for a return to normal living, here's to staying safe for you and your families As always, we remain steadfast in our mission to delivery the best performance cutting, grinding and finishing solutions
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