Rhode Island Jewelry: One Company’s Story Of 21st Century Survival
There nothing from the outside of the unremarkable, industrial building in East Providence that houses LDC, Inc., that even hints at the sprawling, gilded, controlled-chaos inside. There are more chains, beads and pendants that you can imagine. Designers sit at artfully cluttered desks, sketching with pencil on paper. Hundreds of metal baubles stew in metal vats, being cleaned and polished. And George Cantara sits at one of a few dozen hulking orange and green machines with a tweezers, plucking and placing delicate steel hoops.
Edward DeCristofaro Elected Chair of MJSA Board of Director
MJSA has elected Edward N. DeCristofaro, president of LDC Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island, as chair of the association’s board of directors. Ann Arnold, CEO of Leiberfarb in Rahway, New Jersey, and Darrell Warren, vice president at Stuller Inc. in Lafayette, Louisiana, are the new vice chairs of the board. Michael Toback, president of Myron Toback Inc. becomes treasurer, while Stuart Lee continues as secretary. The new MJSA Foundation chair is Dave Meleski, president of the Richline Group Inc; the former Foundation chair, Richard V. Powers, becomes an officer at large.
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LDC, Inc. Acquires Precious Metals Caster
East Providence, RI, July 1, 2019 LDC, Inc. acquires First Casting Company; a precious metals caster.
LDC, Inc., a full-service jewelry manufacturer founded over 33 years ago, is a fully integrated manufacturer offering services which include 3D model making, product development and design, as well as import capabilities.
“We are excited to have new resources and capabilities to offer and continue driving value for all of our customers.
Over the past 18 months, First Casting and LDC have worked closely to make this transition seamless. The First Casting Division of LDC will continue day-to-day business as usual, without interruption.
We want to take this opportunity to thank you for putting your trust and support in First Casting and look forward to this next evolution with LDC. Our commitment to providing quality product, on time delivery and at a great price is stronger than ever during this exciting time.” says Ed DeCristofaro, CEO, LDC, Inc.
Keith Marsello will be the main contact at First Casting and can be emailed directly keith@ldc85.com.
Contact LDC at 401-861-4667, visit www.ldcincorporated.com or email alexys@ldc85.com.