Manufacturers Representatives servicing the Great Lakes region in industrial manufacturing for three decades.

Being in the purchasing arena for manufacturing for 20+ years, I was never very keen on manufacturer's representatives in the past. I didn't see the value that they could bring, until I started working with F.R. Burger & Associates. They are well-versed in materials and manufacturing concepts, they have an excellent book of principal manufacturers that can satisfy almost any manufactured component; with particular specialties in high tolerance, highly engineered components for industrial applications. They really work for their clients; helping to negotiate pricing, delivery, and always willing to step in to resolve quality concerns. I feel like they are looking out for my best interest as a client, not the manufacturers they represent. I highly recommend F.R. Burger & Associates.

- Doug Danziger, Director of Purchasing at Maxitrol Company

Our representatives provide more than 30 years in technical experience through our U.S. based principals and customers worldwide. From product design through production, we strive to provide our customers with competitive pricing, excellent service, and superior quality.

F.R. Burger & Associates provides engineering assistance, tooling design, processing alternatives, and material solutions through our certified suppliers of castings, stampings, rubber moldings, fabrications, and powder coaters.

Member of the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA).

CAPABILITIES

F.R. Burger & Associates offers a wide range of capabilities throughout multiple industries worldwide. Through innovative manufacturing strategies and processes we help to overcome many common production issues: shortening lead times, increasing product reliability, and reducing cost.

Castings

Worldwide resources to meet your quality production requirements
Processes in Sand, Permanent Mold, Die Cast, or Low Pressure
Metals range from Aluminum, Zinc, Magnesium, or Iron (Grey, Ductile, Austempered)
All materials are cast by a quality certified ISO or TS 16949 foundry

Machining

Machining includes: Aluminum, Steel, and Iron (Ductile, Grey, Austempered)
Our CNC centers accommodate production runs of all types
Operations perform: Milling, Drilling, Tapping, Turning, Boring, Profiling and Broaching
ISO/TS Certified

Engineering

Mastercam (CAD/CAM)
Pro-E
SolidWorks
SolidEdge
Kubotek KeyCreator
Part and Tool Design
Equipment and Fixture Design

Plastic Injection

A compact operation with tonnage range from 18-300 ton
Secondary operations include: Machining, Sonic Welding, Hot Stamping, and Assembly
Ability to run all injectable materials in any quantity required

Powder

Low to medium volume
High volume (Nordson Painting Systems)
Castings, Stampings, Weldments, Steel or Aluminum plates up to 18″ wide and 30″ long
Our powder suppliers create the exact color match for your part

E Coat

Standard black e coat applications
Protection from 500-1000 hours of salt spray testing
Based on quantity, we offer a variety of e coat colors

Rubber Molding

Versatile molding options are available: Injection, Compression, Transfer, and Extruding
To ensure concise and accurate parts, finishing consists of Nitrogen Shot Blasting, Tumbling, Die Cutting, and Wheel Trim Cutting
ISO 9001: 2015 Certified

Stampings & Fabrications

Sheet metal operations include: Press Brakes, Laser Cutting, Presses, Turret Punch Presses, and Welding
CNC machining centers complete the part before assembly and final painting
TS-16949 and ISO-14001 Certified