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John Axelberg - President

John Axelberg


John is the third generation of the Axelberg family to own and operate General Stamping & Metalworks, succeeding his father, Jim, as president in 2005. John formally joined the family enterprise in 1984, learning the business through involvement in all aspects of the operation.

As President, John continually collaborates with the executive team to promote growth and the continuous improvement of the company, as well as its employees. John is still very much a “hands-on” President and active mentor to many of the company’s employees.

John earned a B.A. in English literature from DePauw University and has been actively engaged in board and directorship positions within the South Bend community and the metal fabricating industry.

John Ryal - VP & CFO

John Ryle


As Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, John is responsible for financial oversight of the company, and directs the information systems team to support the company’s operations.

John began his career in public accounting, and served in finance and administrative roles in other companies before joining General Stamping & Metalworks in 2011.

John earned a B.S. in accounting from Mount Saint Mary’s College and an M.B.A from the University of Notre Dame. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

Kathy Crimmins - Director of Cultural Development

Kathy Crimmins


As Director of Cultural Development, Kathy is charged with developing and maintaining the systems required to attract, train, and retain talented employees, and fostering an environment that is conducive to growth, opportunity, and elevated standards. She also directs the Human Resources function of the company.

Since joining the company in 1993, Kathy has held positions ranging from Controller to Director of Operations, and has gained a deep understanding of the procurement, planning, manufacturing operations, finance, and administrative support functions.

Kathy holds a B.S. in Accounting from Indiana University South Bend, and has earned Advanced Manufacturing and Six-Sigma Black Belt training certifications from Purdue University. Kathy is also a member of the Career Technical Education Advisory Board for the South Bend School Corporation.

Chris Hawkins - Plant Manager SB

Kathy Crimmins


As Plant Manager of our South Bend facility, Chris is responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing strategies and objectives that will increase throughput, overall plant performance, and maximize our return on investment.

Chris has over 30 years of manufacturing experience, in various industries, and has spent most of that time in production and operational management roles.

As a native of South Bend, Chris attended Riley High School, and has completed many educational programs over the years dedicated to leadership, problem-solving, and professional development.

Lori Russo - Director of Administration

Ken Rose


As Director of Administration, Lori is responsible for the development, general direction, and supervision of the company’s administrative support functions and staff, who are cross-trained to respond to the needs of all departments in a fluid manner.

Lori has worked in administrative support roles, including administrative management and executive support, for over 25 years, and came to General Stamping & Metalworks in 2010.

Lori holds a B.S. in business administration from Indiana University South Bend, and holds a Certified Administrative Professional designation from the International Association of Administrative Professionals.

Jeff Zelley - Plant Manager - Tomah

Ken Rose


As Plant Manager of our Tomah facility, Jeff is responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing strategies and objectives that will increase throughput, overall plant performance, and maximize our return on investment.

Jeff joined GSM in 2008 with almost a decade of experience in metal manufacturing and product design, and was hired to manage the company’s first new, remote facility.

Jeff is a military veteran who holds a an A.S. degree in mechanical design from Western Wisconsin Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a B.S. in industrial management from the University of Wisconsin, Stout, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, and an M.B.A from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse.

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National Manufacturing Day 2019

General Stamping & Metalworks (GSM) welcomed nearly 100 students to our facility on October 4, 2019 for National Manufacturing Day. Students were welcomed by the … Read More

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The Tube & Pipe Journal Spotlights GSM Bending Capabilities

October 2019
General Stamping & Metalworks invests in new tube bending capabilities to proactively gain capacity for new customer demand and increasingly complex components.
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General Stamping & Metalworks Ranks High on Fab 40 List

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 … Read More

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GSM Partners with City of South Bend’s On Demand Program

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 … Read More

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AWS Certification earned by 30 GSM Welding Team Members

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 … Read More

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Fabricator Article Spotlights General Stamping & Metalworks

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 … Read More

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National Manufacturing Day At GSM

General Stamping & Metalworks (GSM) hosted nearly 100 students at our facility on October 5, 2018 for National Manufacturing Day. Students … Read More

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Manufacturing Day 2018

 

General Stamping & Metalworks to host Manufacturing Day events

SOUTH BEND, IN – In celebration of Manufacturing Day, General Stamping & Metalworks will open its doors … Read More

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GSM South Bend Facility Receives 2018 FMA/CNA Safety Award

GENERAL STAMPING & METALWORKS OF SOUTH BEND, IN RECEIVES SAFETY AWARD OF MERIT FROM FABRICATORS & MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

ELGIN, Ill., April 23, 2018, South Bend, Ind., May … Read More

GSM Tomah Facility Receives 2018 FMA/CNA Safety Award

GENERAL STAMPING & METALWORKS OF TOMAH, WI RECEIVES SAFETY AWARD OF HONOR FROM FABRICATORS & MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
ELGIN, Ill., April 23, 2018, Tomah, Wis., May 1, 2018 … Read More

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SB Regional Chamber Honors General Stamping & Metalworks with Economic Impact Award

This February, 2017, at The South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual Salute to Business luncheon, General Stamping & Metalworks was presented with The 2017 Economic … Read More

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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 … Read More

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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 … Read More

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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 … Read More

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Hornsea 2, the World's Largest Windfarm, Enters Full Operation
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Panasonic TOUGHBOOK And ProGlove Lend Logistics Leaders A Hand At IntraLogisteX
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Join Panasonic TOUGHBOOK and ProGlove to learn about the latest mobile solutions boosting efficiency in the logistics industry.BRACKNELL, UK. 22nd March 2023 – Panasonic TOUGHBOOK will be joining ProGlove at IntraLogisteX on March 28-29th to showcase the powerful solutions that the partnership offers to logistics workers at all points in the supply chain. The two-day event, hosted at the NEC in Birmingham, is the UK’s largest intralogistics exhibition and offers solutions to drive efficiencies and... Source: RealWire [...]

Report: 78% of channel partners have “more to do” in shift to services and subscriptions

International research report by Westcon-Comstor reveals challenges of complex multivendor portfolios, and the need for distributor marketplaces to simplify and add value LONDON, UK – 22nd March 2023 – Westcon-Comstor, the global technology provider and specialist distributor, today published Navigating the shift: The role of distributor marketplaces in Partner Success. The report conducted over the last three months reveals that while almost every channel partner is shifting to subscription and recurring revenue models, the vast... Source: RealWire [...]

GreyOrange Announces Partnership with IDtotal
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Panasonic Connect Europe Talks Shop At The Retail Technology Show 2023
Panasonic Connect Europe Talks Shop At The Retail Technology Show 2023

A range of edge technologies and AI-powered solutions for retail and the supply chain will be on show from Panasonic and Blue Yonder. Bracknell, UK. 6th March 2023 – With an increasingly competitive retail sector in which supply chain logistics is becoming ever more critical, Panasonic Connect Europe will be demonstrating its wide range of technology solutions for the retail sector at the Retail Technology show in Olympia London on April 26-27th. Solutions on display... Source: RealWire [...]

Syngenta Group and Yara adopt Varda’s Global Field ID to create a more sustainable food-chain

Global agriculture giants team up with Varda, the agtech ‘Global Field ID’ innovator, to reduce data fragmentation across the food supply chain Thursday 2nd March, 2023: Yara, a leading global crop nutrition company based in Norway, and Syngenta Group, a world leading agriculture innovation company headquartered in Switzerland, have entered into a partnership with Varda, a new ag-tech start-up founded by Yara. The two companies want to accelerate the adoption of Global Field ID, a... Source: RealWire [...]

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