Company Leadership
David Velasco is chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Warner Chemical Manufacturing est.1959, JB Chemical est.1974 and P&B Manufacturing est.1976 (the companies). Driven by a competitive nature, Velasco will not be satisfied with anything less than excellence in the manufacturing of car care, cleaning, sanitizing, washing products and the success of his customers.
Velasco, 43, oversees the strategic direction of the Los Angeles based companies. With more than 300 accounts across the United States and in 38 countries, the companies are highly specialized in emulsion engineering and are a top U.S. exporter. These companies are a leader in the manufacturing of jansan, waxes, polishes and compounds. They support its distributors, re-packers and other factories all over the world. The companies ship in excess of 50,000,000 LBS per year.
In the late 90’s Velasco first purchased Warner Chemical which specializes in jansan, tunnel products, dressings, shampoos and all purpose cleaners. Shortly after JB Chemical, known for their oil & fuel treatments, was purchased and provided synergistic growth. Later P&B Manufacturing was acquired with an immense depth in emulsion engineering. He is actively looking for new acquisitions and is currently in preliminary talks with another factory in the same industry.
The companies sell to distributors/re-packers/wholesalers that re-sell to retailers, chain stores, home improvement, hardware stores, auto auctions, full service car washes, fully automated car washes, new car dealerships, used car dealerships, panel shops, reconditioning centers, body shops, high volume detail/valet centers and the public DIY (do it yourself). The majority of the product is sold and used by the DIFM. The companies also manufacture for factories that do not have the capabilities of producing specific products, especially emulsions.
Currently 93% of the product manufactured by the companies is private labeled. The companies also promote and sell their Insta Finish and Kem O Pro brands.
Velasco has lived in Los Angeles Ca. his entire life and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from The University of Southern California (double emphasis in entrepreneurship & real estate) in 1996. He is married and has 4 children. He enjoys spending time with his family, meeting new & interesting people, talking about ideas, reading and attending sporting events.