Ed Bryant is President at Altech Anodizing in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, which serves customers all over Canada and the United States.
The shop offers anodizing, conversion coatings, laser etching, and screen printing. Founded in 1994, Altech Anodizing specializes in Type II and Type III anodizing and also chromate conversion/chemical film coatings since its founding in 1994.
What do you enjoy best about the finishing industry?
The challenges and the uniqueness.
Who is your hero?
Gordie Howe.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Vancouver, BC Canada.
What is your biggest fear?
Snakes.
What is your favorite family vacation?
Shuswap.
What would you change about yourself if you could?
Stop worrying.
What really makes you angry?
Lack of compassion and lack of customer service.
What motivates you to work hard?
My upbringing and wanting to do my best.
What is your favorite thing about your career?
I have the ability to work at my own pace towards retirement.
What is your biggest complaint about your job?
Trying to find staff.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Managing a small company through adversity.
What was the last movie you went to?
Avatar.
What did you want to be when you were small?
To be a professional athlete.
If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?
Play tennis.
What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play?
Tennis and hockey
Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car?
Ride a bike.
What would you sing at Karaoke night?
I wouldn’t sing.
What would be your last meal?
Lobster.
Who is your favorite author?
Robert Ludlum.
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it?
Steady.
Do you like or dislike surprises?
Dislike.
In the evening, would you rather play a game, visit a relative, watch a movie, or read?
Read.
Would you rather win the lottery or work at the perfect job? And why?
Lottery, because there is not the perfect job.
Who would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
McGiver.
