Top Metal Fabrication Companies in the U.S. (2026): FAB 40 Leaders Compared
Who are the top metal fabrication companies in the United States in 2026? A data-driven comparison of FAB 40 leaders — including Mayville Engineering, BTD Manufacturing, General Stamping & Metalworks, O’Neal Manufacturing Services, and more — with rankings, locations, and specialties.
Sheet Metal Stamping: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It
If you’ve sourced metal parts before, you’ve probably heard “sheet metal stamping” and “sheet metal fabrication” used almost interchangeably — sometimes by the same supplier, in the same conversation. They’re not the same process, and the difference matters more than it sounds like it should. Pick the wrong one for your volume and part geometry […]
How to Choose a Metal Stamping Company: An OEM Buyer’s Guide
To choose a metal stamping company, evaluate eight factors: press capacity and tonnage, in-house tool and die capability, quality certifications, engineering and DFM (Design for Manufacturability) support, financial stability and longevity, capacity headroom, secondary operations and kitting, and communication. Get these right and you reduce the two risks that matter most in a stamping relationship: […]
Stamped Metal Parts: What Can Be Stamped, and What Makes a Good Candidate
Stamped metal parts are everywhere in the equipment you build — even when nobody on your team calls them “stamped.” Brackets, clamps, panels, chassis members, mounting hardware, enclosure shells: if it’s a formed sheet-metal or coil-metal part made in volume, there’s a good chance it’s a candidate for stamping instead of laser cutting, machining, or […]
Low-Volume vs. High-Volume Metal Stamping: How to Choose the Right Approach
If you’re sourcing stamped parts, volume drives almost every other decision you’ll make — tooling, supplier, price, and lead time. A part that needs 500 units a year and a part that needs 500,000 units a year are, functionally, two different manufacturing problems, even if the finished component looks identical on your print. Low volume […]
Progressive Die Stamping: How It Works and When to Use It
If you’re sourcing high-volume stamped parts, you’ve probably heard “progressive die” thrown around by every supplier you talk to — but not every supplier can tell you exactly why it matters for your program. This guide breaks down how progressive die stamping actually works, how it compares to transfer die and simpler stage tooling, and […]
How to Choose a Contract Metal Fabrication Partner: The 2026 OEM Buyer’s Guide
How do you choose a contract metal fabrication partner? A practical 2026 guide for OEM sourcing teams: the seven evaluation criteria, questions to ask, red flags, and a sourcing checklist — from General Stamping & Metalworks, ranked No. 16 on the 2026 FAB 40.
New Equipment Alert: Kohler Peak Performer Leveler
We are proud to announce the addition of the Kohler Peak Performer Leveler to our manufacturing capabilities. The Kohler Peak Performer is a state-of-the-art precision leveling system designed to deliver exceptionally flat, stress-relieved material for superior downstream processing. The result? Higher quality parts, improved dimensional consistency, reduced scrap, and an even greater level of precision […]
General Stamping & Metalworks Appoints Matt Blimling as Director of Sales
South Bend, Indiana – General Stamping & Metalworks (“GSM”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Blimling as its Director of Sales. Matthew brings more than 20 years of experience in sales leadership, customer development, and manufacturing operations. Most recently, he served as General Manager for Forest River’s US Cargo Division, where he led […]
General Stamping & Metalworks Appoints Kellen Zollinger Chief Financial Officer
South Bend, Indiana, 03/03/2025 – General Stamping & Metalworks (“GSM”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kellen Zollinger as its new CFO, effective March 3, 2025. Kellen joins GSM with a wealth of leadership experience, having held positions of increasing responsibility with Whirlpool, CTB Brock Grain Systems, and Patrick Industries. His experience with these […]