GSMW Acquires Tool and Die Firm
Excerpted from the South Bend Tribune 2/15/2014. SOUTH BEND – General Sheet Metal Works Inc. has acquired AAA Tool and Die Co., John Axelberg, president of General Sheet Metal, said Friday. Axelberg said the addition of AAA’s capabilities and skilled work force will help General Sheet Metal continue to grow. AAA, which employs 12, will maintain its […]
Succeeding in Change; General Sheet Metal Works Continues to Adapt to Challenges
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 […]
A New Business Model, a New Structure – a New Business
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 […]
New Building Concepts
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 […]