Welcome
The Support for Your Business
Welcome to Stellar Works North America
Experts in the Selling and Marketing of Products and Services to OEMs
ABOUT US
Stellar Works North America LLC was founded in April 2022 to provide independent commercial selling and support services for Suppliers to OEM Customers in Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer, Defense, Marine, Medical and Office Furniture industries. Whether you are looking for commercial representation to open new industries / markets, manage existing accounts, or build strong and lasting customer relationships, the goal is always to provide you and your customers with Stellar service and solutions that Work!
Located in Grand Rapids, MI Stellar Works NA is within 2-hours of OEM leaders like, GM, Steelcase, GE Aerospace, Magna, Stryker, Whirlpool, Meijers and other customers.
If you are seeking experienced and knowledgeable commercial selling and support representation for your company, engaging Stellar Works NA as a commercial partner in your business should be your first priority!
How We Do It
At Stellar Works North America, we . . .
- Sell your brand image and not our own.
- Open doors to new customers and markets.
- Act as a business partner to ensure profitable sales are achieved, commercial issues resolved, and the sales pipeline is full.
- Understand your DNA in product development and manufacturing capabilities, promoting your capabilities early in the product development process.
- Identify with your culture, products, services, and goals.
- Is your team aligned and customer focused?
- What do you do really well that differentiates you within the market?
- Where do you make your money in your operations?
- What are your ideal customers and markets?
- How do we help you achieve your goals?
- Drive Sales Strategy – align product plans with customers.
- Understand your competition and offer strategies that will outperform them.
- Gain alignment with the team and move forward.
- Establish a timeline for success.
- Deliver Success – Provide new opportunities that fit capabilities and bring in new ones that will stretch boundaries. Celebrate awarded business
- Protect the Future - Account management thru the product development life cycle and Service.
Services
Selling
With over 3-decades of knowledge and experience in selling over 20-product lines to over 100 Customers in 7-Industries on 3-Contenants, Stellar Works NA LLC has a strong foundation in which to grow your business. We are focused on your success.
Branding
Branding can make smaller companies appear bigger and more credible increasing sourcing potential. Let us help you open new markets and win more business by fortifying your Company's Branding.
Marketing
Getting your name out in front of customers is what do. Whether it be creating innovative and professional presentations, attending trade shows, or utilizing other marketing tools, we will help you create a strategy that will continuously generate excitement for your products.
Networking Opportunities
Our 30-years of experience in several industries have provided many contacts that will lead to new business and networking opportunities.
Design For Manufacturing
Utilizing our background in engineering we will promote your capabilities and design standards early in the product development cycle setting the stage to become the development source, more competitive pricing leading to greater success for business award.
Logistics And Packaging
Freight and packaging have become increasingly complex and costly and can be the differentiating factor in competitiveness. Stellar Works will be diligent in managing customer expectations and feedback to clearly identify its impact in our quote.
Feedback
You and your team spend a lot of time and hard work to generate quotes for the customer. Stellar Works goal is to provide data driven feedback on all of your quotes.
Post-Production Support
Many customers require suppliers to provide annual cost downs after the original sale. Stellar works is prepared to support these activities as the account manager.
Design Studio Support
If surface finish or colors are an important part of your products, we have the experience in working with the design studio to achieve color and surface performance requirements.
International Business Acumen
We have worked with companies all over the world with their uniquely different approaches in doing business. We can offer guidance and solutions if required.
Industries
Aerospace
Interior Seating, Cabins And Overhead Storage
Automotive
Seating, Door and Body Hardware, Interiors, Body-In-White, Steering Columns, Bumper Systems
Consumer
Pillows And Bedding, Large Appliances
Defense
Soldier Systems, Vehicles
Industrial
Pumps, Filtration, HVAC, Forklifts
Marine
Controls
Medical
Seating, Wheelchairs, Rollators, Beds
Office Furniture
Chairs, Cabinets, Wall Systems, Tables, Lighting And Work Surfaces
Recreational Vehicles
Campers. Motor Homes, Cargo Trailers
Product knowledge
Following is a list of products that we have product knowledge and experience in selling.
Cable Assemblies And Wire Rope
Cold Heading
Die Cutting
Emblems
Extrusions
Fine Blanking
Foam
Heat Treating
Locksets And Keys
Machining
Metal And Plastic Fasteners
Metal Injection Molding
Multi-Material Assemblies
Netting
Plastic Injection Molding
Plating
Powdered Metal
Roll Forming
Screw Machine
Springs
Steel Stamping
Steel Tube Assemblies
Wire Form
Zinc And Aluminum Die Casting
JIM BRADBURY - BIO
Mr. Bradbury, President and CEO of Stellar Works North America LLC (SWNA), has more than 30 years of international experience in a variety of OEM industries. In 2022, Mr. Bradbury founded SWNA to provide Independent Representation and Marketing support services to manufacturers in several industries. His extensive experience in managing sales, marketing and manufacturing teams over his career has helped his employers to grow and become awarded leaders within their industry segment.
Prior to founding SWNA, Mr. Bradbury served in several C-level roles including his most recent role as VP of Sales for GNS North America (GNS), a manufacturer of hot stamped high strength steel components and assemblies used in Automotive vehicle body structures. Subsequent to GNS, he served for 14-years as President /CEO for Grand Rapids Controls Co., LLC (GRC), a global manufacturer of mechanical cables, handles and actuators serving the Automotive, Office Furniture, Aerospace and Defense industries. Preceding GRC, he held progressively responsible sales positions over a 14-year career leading to a VP of Sales position at the Charlton Group (CTC), a multi-billion-dollar global Manufacturers Representative agency in St. Clair Shores, MI. Prior to CTC, Jim held a Project Engineer position in seat hardware at Inland Fisher Guide, now known as Delphi Automotive.
In addition to his daily work, Jim was honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the Original Equipment Suppliers Association and Van Andel Global Trade Center in the 2009-2019 time period.
Jim lives and works remotely in Grand Rapids, Michigan and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Graphics from Western Michigan University. In his free time, Jim enjoys skiing, hunting, golf, and coaching Special Olympics.
As a final note, Mr. Bradbury established Stellar Works North America with dual goals in mind. The first goal is to provide a positive difference in the client companies he represents. His second goal is to use a portion of the proceeds to support his ability to give to the charities he supports. This includes his church, those with Special Needs, Veterans and First Responders. Jim is pledging 10% of SWNA proceeds to be donated to organizations that support these groups.