Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
65 years, our business was started by Silvene Bracalente in 1950
What is your primary product or service?
Bracalente Mfg Group provides contract manufacturing solutions for companies both big and small. Our primary discipline is machining, metal working and light mechanical assembly, however we have professional supply chain management capability as well. We have manufacturing plants here in Trumbauersville, PA as well as Shanghai, China.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Bracalente's is in our third generation of family owner operator, I guess you can say it is in our blood!
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our attention to detail, quality and customer service is second to non. Also the band width of our capability and the fact that we are a global company really differentiates us from our nearest competitor.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have 2 manufacturing plants, here in Trumbauersville, PA and in Suzhou, China (just 35 miles outside of Shanghai). We also have a warehouse in St Louis MO. At this point we don't have plans to add manufacturing sites, however we are willing to put a warehouse in place anywhere as long as the business volume significant enough. We commonly work with suppliers in China, India, Taiwan, as well as all regions in the USA.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From the South, take 476 North, Quakertown exit, 663 North, Right onto Allentown Road, Right onto West Creamery road, plant is on left.
From the North, Take 476 South and follow the above directions
From the North East, take route 309 to route 663 South, Left onto Allentown road and follow directions above.
What type of payments do you accept?
Our terms are 1/2%10 net 30. Payment by check with proper credit clearance
Which areas do you service?
All manufacturing OEM's, distributors, in all business sectors: Aerospace, medical, defense, electronics, Agriculture, Automobile, Oil and Gas, hydraulics, professional lighting, recreational vehicles, industrial pumps and valves, pneumatic, solenoid, etc...
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Ronald Bracalente
What are your hours of operation?
Office 8-5 Monday through Friday, Plant 3 shifts 7 days
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We do business with honesty, integrity and we care about our employees.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Good is the enemy of Great" Jim Collins