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The Grammy Man
June 01, 2016By Genevieve Langeslay-MacLeod/3M Storyteller
The Grammy Man
John Billings has earned the nickname ‘The Grammy man’. He and just three employees complete a daunting task - creating a Grammy and Latin Grammy Award for every winner. That’s approximately 600 awards each year. He also creates other awards throughout the year.
John works and lives in the town of Ridgway, Colorado - with a population of 700 and an elevation of 7,000 feet. He has delivered high-quality, hand-crafted art for the past 40 years.The Grammy Man
John Billings has earned the nickname ‘The Grammy man’. He and just three employees complete a daunting task - creating a Grammy and Latin Grammy Award for every winner. That’s approximately 600 awards each year. He also creates other awards throughout the year.
John works and lives in the town of Ridgway, Colorado - with a population of 700 and an elevation of 7,000 feet. He has delivered high-quality, hand-crafted art for the past 40 years.The Grammy Man
John Billings has earned the nickname ‘The Grammy man’. He and just three employees complete a daunting task - creating a Grammy and Latin Grammy Award for every winner. That’s approximately 600 awards each year. He also creates other awards throughout the year.
John works and lives in the town of Ridgway, Colorado - with a population of 700 and an elevation of 7,000 feet. He has delivered high-quality, hand-crafted art for the past 40 years.
Each one a work of art
3M Trizact AbrasivesOne trick John uses to make the surface shine to a high gleam is a product created by 3M - Trizact abrasive. He uses it to sand each Grammy Award to a beautiful sheen.
Trizact is a microreplicated abrasive, explains Ross McLean, 3M Marketing Manager. It contains little pyramids of cutting action that aid grinding and cooling to create a finished product that allows you to see your reflection.Each one a work of art
3M Trizact AbrasivesOne trick John uses to make the surface shine to a high gleam is a product created by 3M - Trizact abrasive. He uses it to sand each Grammy Award to a beautiful sheen.
Trizact is a microreplicated abrasive, explains Ross McLean, 3M Marketing Manager. It contains little pyramids of cutting action that aid grinding and cooling to create a finished product that allows you to see your reflection.Each one a work of art
3M Trizact AbrasivesOne trick John uses to make the surface shine to a high gleam is a product created by 3M - Trizact abrasive. He uses it to sand each Grammy Award to a beautiful sheen.
Trizact is a microreplicated abrasive, explains Ross McLean, 3M Marketing Manager. It contains little pyramids of cutting action that aid grinding and cooling to create a finished product that allows you to see your reflection."It was a neat project. At one time I had four Grammy Awards on my desk and I can't even play an instrument."ROSS McLEAN3M MARKETING MANAGER
Saving work and time
Cubitron II Abrasive Wheels"Before Trizact, it would take up to three belts on a grinder to finish a Grammy," John says. "With Trizact, the process is cut more than in half."
In addition to Trizact, John has been using Cubitron II belts as well as Scotch-Brite EXL wheels. "They save so much work," John added.Saving work and time
Cubitron II Abrasive Wheels"Before Trizact, it would take up to three belts on a grinder to finish a Grammy," John says. "With Trizact, the process is cut more than in half."
In addition to Trizact, John has been using Cubitron II belts as well as Scotch-Brite EXL wheels. "They save so much work," John added.Saving work and time
Cubitron II Abrasive Wheels"Before Trizact, it would take up to three belts on a grinder to finish a Grammy," John says. "With Trizact, the process is cut more than in half."
In addition to Trizact, John has been using Cubitron II belts as well as Scotch-Brite EXL wheels. "They save so much work," John added.