Bales Metal Surface Solutions

April Elders recently joined our leadership team as HR manager! She has led successful training and development, recruitment, and employee engagement initiatives for over 20 years. We’re thrilled to tap into her knowledge and ideas as we continue growing Bales as a great place to work for and with. Read this quick Q&A to learn more about April in and out of the workplace—and please join us in welcoming her to the #BalesTeam! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆? 📙 My goal is to empower employees to achieve their full potential while achieving the strategic objectives of the organization. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲? 🌟It’s an honor to be a part of a company that prioritizes its people, and I can’t wait to start making a positive impact. I look forward to building strong relationships with everyone and developing programs that help us grow together. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺? 🌎 Many find it interesting to learn that I lived in Las Vegas and San Diego, but my roots are firmly planted in the Chicago area where I was born and raised and have returned for several years now. Although, I do miss the San Diego weather and beaches greatly. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲? 🍿 The Lion King holds a special place in my heart. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? 🛫 I enjoy traveling and creating memories with my son, as spending time with him is of the utmost importance to me.

@Lincoln Diagnostics has coated their proprietary steel inserts with us for three decades, most of our 45+ year history. When the tiny inserts began sticking during #molding, we applied a more durable #EngineeredCoating. Explore the #finishing solution ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dJGYcUUh

Looking for a #finishing partner who knows the best solutions inside and out? Meet @Rich Wozniak, technical services manager at Bales. Rich has 30+ years of #manufacturing experience, including as a CNC machinist, mold maker, and operations manager. He’s knowledgeable, passionate about his craft, and easy to work with. It’s Rich’s favorite season, so outside of Bales, you’ll likely find him enjoying outdoor activities like golf. He also volunteers for @SPE as a Chicago Chapter Councilor. Here’s his advice for spotting wear on plated parts, a key component of any preventative maintenance program https://lnkd.in/dfP-Z3ph

Bales is more than a metal plater. We provide expert #finishing guidance that maximizes part performance. See how we help manufacturers better protect their metal surfaces to improve productivity and cost savings ⬇️

Most 50th-anniversary gifts involve gold, jewelry, or some gilded object to celebrate a half-century of effort. But Bales Metal Surface Solutions’ owners Stacey Bales and Sara Bales Mortensen chose a practical gift for themselves for their anniversary in a few years: new plating lines. As you will read in this article at FinishingAndCoating.com that you can find at https://lnkd.in/gugwiSjt Stacey and Sara have high hopes for the new lines. “We are working to build the company up, and we have some big revenue and employee headcount growth goals over the next five years,” Stacey says, adding that they plan to increase their current 28 employees to almost 50 as the grow sales. Watch my video interview of Stacey about the new lines, which were a project partnership with Plating Specialists, John Schneider & Associates, Inc. and Corrotec Inc. #finishingandcoating #finishing #coating #surfacefinishing #electroplating #plating

Last week, a group of our team members participated in a comprehensive First Aid, CPR, and AED training program. The course, designed as a Heartsaver CPR/AED blended e-Learning skills session, provided an interactive experience with a certified AHA Instructor. Our instructor, David, delivered an exceptional and detailed training that was both engaging and informative. We highly recommend Downers Grove CPR #safetytraining #cprtraining #aedtraining

If you know Bales, you know Rich O'Brien, technical services manager. During his 29 years with Bales, Rich has worked as an inspector, a polisher, and a shipping and receiving manager. He knows what it takes to complete a quality job because he understands #finishing from start to finish. Get a sneak peek of Rich’s expertise in this Products Finishing article about alternatives to hard chrome and electroless nickel coatings. https://lnkd.in/gjZpjKGb

We listen and use our #finishing expertise to help manufacturers achieve superior metal surface protection. How can we help solve your metal surfacing issues? Contact our application experts, Rich Wozniak or Rich O'Brien to get started.

Using our Coating Comparison Tool is an easy way to compare industry-standard and proprietary engineered #coatings. Choose up to three coatings and view their key characteristics side-by-side, including corrosion and abrasion resistance. Give it a try! https://lnkd.in/gZHvgFad

Our dedicated team strikes a balance between fun and competitiveness. To commemorate Cinco de Mayo, we transformed a word search and trivia into a fun little contest, all while delving into some educational history about this holiday. This morning, we announced the winners while savoring handcrafted churros from a local, women-owned dessert shop. www.lolachurros.com WORK, WIN, PLAY, REPEAT ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ #fun #cincodemayo #churros #employeeengagement #trivia