General Stamping & Metalworks (GSM) welcomed nearly 100 students to our facility on October 4, 2019 for National Manufacturing Day. Students were welcomed by the Director of Cultural Development where they learned about the history of GSM. This brief introduction was followed by a safety presentation. Students then participated in a facility tour where they were met with industry specific pathway activities. The activities were designed to showcase the diverse careers within a manufacturing environment. Careers at every level of ... Read More

General Stamping & Metalworks is proud to rank 12th on The Fabricator's annual FAB 40 list.  This annual ranking is based upon 2018 revenues, 2019 projected revenues, and the number of locations and employees of approximately 1,200 of the leading metal fabrication organizations in the country.  Please click on the link below to read more about GSM, as well as The Fabricator's industry outlook for the upcoming year. 2019 Fab 40 article  

South Bend’s On Demand program supports local employers in helping build skill sets of their employees. Through GSM’s partnership with the City of South Bend, 13 GSM employees received the opportunity to attend training aimed at expanding lean and manufacturing skill sets. Three employees participated in the Skills for Success Boot Camp that began in June, 2018 and concluded in December, 2018. These employees learned about 5S, root cause analysis, critical thinking, effective workplace and communication skills, print reading ... Read More

In the fall of 2018, GSM partnered with one of Northern Indiana’s local community colleges to provide high quality weld training. That training led to AWS D1.1 certification for nearly 30 team members. GSM is committed to providing opportunities for their team to enhance job related skills. This is not only an investment in their team, but also an investment in their company and an assurance to their customers. The professionalism and commitment of the GSM welding team is second ... Read More

December – 2018 The Fabricator recently highlighted the strategic partnership between Trumpf and GSM in their article, "A Deep Dive into Laser Cutting".  The article focuses on five different organizations with very different business models.  Even though these companies vary in scope, how can process, superior equipment, and innovative software tools improve throughput for all of them? First, General Stamping & Metalworks combines a high degree of software automation with smart inspection processes and long-term capacity planning.  In addition, GSM utilizes high-density ... Read More

General Stamping & Metalworks (GSM) hosted nearly 100 students at our facility on October 5, 2018 for National Manufacturing Day. Students were welcomed by GSM’s Chief Executive Officer as well as Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Students learned that manufacturing is the largest economic influence in our region, made up of South Bend, Elkhart and Goshen, and were exposed to the concept of repeatability in manufacturing as it relates to reliable ... Read More

  General Stamping & Metalworks to host Manufacturing Day events SOUTH BEND, IN – In celebration of Manufacturing Day, General Stamping & Metalworks will open its doors on October 5th to more than 120 students from the South Bend, PHM, Mishawaka and New Prairie schools as part of an effort to change people’s perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment and draw attention to the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide. Planned events include facility tours, technology demonstrations, and hands-on activities ... Read More

Excerpted from the South Bend Tribune 7/06/2012. SOUTH BEND - Now in its third generation of leadership by the Axelberg family who created it, General Sheet Metal Works in South Bend has certainly withstood the test of time. Its latest challenge was the recession of 2008-2009. Once again, the financial strength of the company based on its conservative financial management, its leanness and its ability to adjust to challenges, shone through. In November of 2008, “we were just at the edge of a cliff ... Read More

Excerpted from the Fabricator 3/26/2014. Indiana fabricator looks inward to grow By: Tim Heston, Senior Editor John Axelberg grew tired of the griping. Year after year the president and CEO of General Sheet Metal Works (GSMW) attended meetings with other manufacturing leaders, and most ended the same way. “Every time I got together with a group of business leaders, I noticed that the discussion devolved into a gripe session about the quality of the available workforce,” he said. “People have been griping for decades.” Nine years ... Read More

Original content posted 4/18/2014: From the beginning in 1922, our people have always known that GSMW’s most valuable asset is our customer relationships. As a result, our unique customer-centered ethic empowers us to make extraordinary customer service a daily routine. While going the extra mile is included at no extra charge, it is one of the building blocks of our business’ foundation. As a result of staying true to this mind-set, our business continues to grow. Consequently, we identified ... Read More