About Us

On July 9, 2001 the newly formed, privately held Liberty Coating Company, LLC acquired Bredero Price, an existing business with a 30 year presence in the Northeast.

Liberty Coating president, Bill Burke, was the former president of Bredero Price and has over 21 years of experience in the pipe coating industry. After his career with Bredero Price, and prior to joining Liberty Coating Company, Bill was a member of the board of directors of several domestic and International businesses. Additionally, he still has or had ownership in a crane rental company, a document imaging business, and a geophysical survey company.

Don Barder, VP and COO of Liberty Coating, was also a Bredero Price employee. During his 13 years at Bredero Price, Don spent several years in Malaysia and Singapore in various management positions. His most recent position prior to Liberty Coating was with a Japanese conglomerate, Sumitomo Corporation of America, as Product Manager for linepipe officing in Houston.

Together, Bill and Don lead a professional team of industry professionals - most of them ex-Bredero Price employees - who work together as a dedicated team, committed to excellence in every aspect of the business.

Other team members:

Dave Coons - Plant Superintendent - is responsible for all operations of the facility. Dave has 26 years of experience in pipe coating at this facility.

JoAnn Conrad- Sr. Office Clerk - has responsibility for accounting, shipping, receiving, accounts receivable, and inventory. She has 17 years of experience.

Ed Selander - Yard Foreman - has an impressive 36 years of experience and has responsibility for all pipe handling and the facility safety program.

Tracey Beck, with 8 years of experience, is in charge of payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, and environmental issues. Tracey also assists with inside sales.

Chad Cuvo, with 4 years experience at Bredero Price, takes care of inside sales, estimating, project coordination. Chad formerly coordinated off-site projects.

Bob Browne, Quality Assurance Manager, has 36 years of experience. Prior to joining Liberty Coating a year ago, Bob worked for the Philadelphia Gas Works as a Certified Corrosion Engineer and Inspector. (NACE #3980)