Our Intro:
In 1999, I started working for "Bay Fireworks" in NY as a technician. After that summer they hired me full-time to work in their office. Up to 2003, I stayed there until the company needed layoffs due to 9/11 lack of work in the major NYC market.
In 2008, they called and asked if I would come back and run their Westhampton facility-the main hub for the company. After returning, the company began to expand to facilities in 10 states and I was responsible for all of them.
My main duties were the day-to-day operations of the facilities, payroll, staffing, purchasing product/racks/electronics, distribution of product/electronics/racks to each location based on the needs, keeping up with regulations, ATF variances, show design, and crew chief of major shows. I was basically in charge of all aspects of the 1.3 side of the business while they expanded the close-proximity/tour side of the business (Volt Live).
While working in the fireworks industry:
-Crew-chief Shows for the NY Mets, NY Jets, Jones Beach, Fireworks Symposium at Disney World, Busch Gardens, and many more.
-In the fall of 2019, I was laid off due to Bay Fireworks dissolving the 1.3g side of the business to solely focus on indoor events...so I began Flashpoint Logistics, LLC (proud APA member as well). Then the pandemic hit and we all know what the professional fireworks and live event industry went through.
-In 2023, we also started a 1.3 and 1.4 pro wholesale company called Firework Imports, offering purchasing options for small to medium fireworks companies. This was to also supplement the requirements of my customers bringing in product directly from China with my assistance. Sales increase, targets move, items get delayed-so there’s always a need to fill the gap.
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Our Products:
-Full Product container sales–We have relationships with many Chinese suppliers and can get product at good prices and ahead of others, I also have a rep in China that keeps checks on the production to ensure quality and timeliness of production. Another tadvantage is I can build the container for you based on your needs by size, type, and effect. There is NO FEE to you for this service, provided the order is done through my company (all packages/shells/paperwork have your name on it). You pay the supplier direct, you just have an added layer of assistance.
-Confetti-We stock many standard rectangle colors including: tissue, metallic, and dissolvable). Custom items are also available. All items have SDS and flame test certificates. We are happy to send a sample to you for review and testing. Of course price is always negotiable.
-Streamers-We stock various solid color sleeves and multi color sleeves (tissue/metallic) and in various packaging and lengths. We are happy to send a sample to you for review and testing. Of course price is always negotiable.
-Ematch-We have been using this company in China for ematch for over 15 years. We order various lengths and also quick plug connections. This is a once a year order right currently.
-SHOWVEN machines-We are a dealer in the US for Showven focusing on the firework industry. Our prices are WAY better than anyone else because we know what it takes to run this type of business. They are continually coming out with new machines and even have a full system that will shoot pyro and DMX. They have the first all inclusive 60′ liquid flame system and are the ORIGINAL SPARK machine manufacturers.
MOKA machines-While we are not an official MOKA dealer, we have access to all their items and work closely with them to get the best price and machines that are competitive in the industry.
-License cover-Currently living in Virginia, Dave holds licenses in: VA, WV, DE, NJ, NYS, NYC, RI, and NC. Additionally, he also has a TWIC card. Indoor and Outdoor licenses are held in most of those states.
-Scripting–Choreography through Finale 3D is also available. Your program, can be used in order to ensure privacy and the catalog of shells specific to your company.
Consulting Services:
-Explosive destruction-this is something that companies need to take advantage of before the quantity gets out of hand. Every company has wet shells, or broken items they can’t fix returned from events. This service is by the pound and can be picked up and fully prepared to ship for DOT standards. You receive paperwork of professional destruction.
-Inventory Management-through Finale Inventory, we can build your effect database, set prices, create reports, input your materials throughout the country etc. The license and everything is in the company’s name so you keep full access.
-Facility Management–if you have a location close to VA, then we can manage that facility with show packing, truck loading, ATF requirements etc.