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Organization Development

By the end of 2011, GSMW was growing rapidly. In order to stabilize operations company leadership recognized the need to professionalize its management team and evolve its organizational structure to provide the knowledge, support and control needed to continue that growth. Based on a more in-depth understanding of the company’s business model, the organization was completely redesigned based on a team matrix concept, minimizing pitfalls of the traditional steep hierarchy favored by most manufacturing concerns. The executive team was reconstructed and augmented to provide a new level of strategic expertise, bring clarity to the company’s mission, and realign the organization and its processes to drive knowledge and information throughout the company and provide strategic consistency.

As part of their own development, executives engaged in extensive development of their department managers, added to and refined core capabilities to decrease dependence on outside contractors for essential functions.

Learning as a Way of Life

After years of commiserating with other manufacturers about the “skills gap” and the shortage of educated, motivated production employees, GSM’s leadership made the decision to build the company’s engineering and production teams by providing formal educational and training support to existing employees interested in growing their careers in manufacturing. An internship program was initiated for college students interested in manufacturing technology and engineering.

Today, in addition to its strong administrative core, GSM’s innovative organizational structure includes a professional engineering team, a dedicated technology performance team, expert continuous improvement leadership, a credentialed quality assurance team, outstanding professional safety leadership, and a dedicated cultural development team focused on the recruitment and individual development of truly outstanding team members. Enhanced training and education programs for machine operators, technicians, management and supervisory employees is the cornerstone of our success, ensuring our customers get everything they need from us to protect their brands.

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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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International Day of Action on Forest Biomass sees demand for subsidies overhaul swell across Europe
International Day of Action on Forest Biomass sees demand for subsidies overhaul swell across Europe

Biofuelwatch leads seventy five groups signing an open letter to BEIS opposing biomass subsidies; Cut Carbon Not Forests campaign continues to raise awareness and controversy among British public; EU petition brings together international NGOs to put an end to incentives for burning forest wood LONDON – 24th November, 2020 – Today is International Day of Action on Forest Biomass and opposition to biomass subsidies is mounting on policymakers across the UK and European member states.... Source: RealWire [...]

Aiways continues its expansion course: Market launch in the Netherlands

After Germany, the new Aiways U5 will also be available in the Netherlands from 20 November Distribution by sales and leasing partner “Aiways Distributie Nederland BV” at www.aiways-u5.nl Sales start with model year 2020 Prices model year 2021: Standard €39,950 and Premium €43,850 Service and aftersales partner to be announced shortly Munich, 20. November 2020 – Aiways, the Chinese start-up for electromobility based in Shanghai, is driving forward its expansion course in Europe. Only a... Source: RealWire [...]

SVOLT's 24-GWh Battery Cell Factory Comes to Germany

Chinese high-tech company invests up to EUR 2 billion in two Saarland production sites SVOLT intends to establish two production sites in Germany by the end of 2023. A total investment of EUR 2 billion is planned; SVOLT will create up to 2,000 jobs in total. A module and pack factory as well as a state-of-the-art cell factory with 24 GWh production capacity in the final expansion stage will be built in Saarland. 24 GWh... Source: RealWire [...]

Aiways on course for success: Strategic partnerships in Israel and La Réunion

Blilious Group becomes exclusive distributor in Israel INCO21 Group takes over sales and service in La Réunion Sales start in the Netherlands to follow soon Shanghai/Tel Aviv/Saint-Denis, 17th of September– Aiways, the Chinese start-up for electro mobility based in Shanghai is gradually expanding its international market activities. With the battery-electric Aiways U5, the brand will in future also serve Israel and La Réunion. In Israel, Aiways is entering into cooperation with Blilious Group responsible for... Source: RealWire [...]

Mitsubishi Power Receives Order for First Solid Oxide Fuel Cell in Europe

Highly efficient plant supplies electricity and heat – Flexible use with hydrogen DUISBURG (GERMANY), 28 October, 2020 - Mitsubishi Power has recently received an order to supply the first Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) in Europe. The highly efficient hybrid system will be put into operation at the Gas- und Wärme-Institut Essen e.V. (GWI) in Essen by March 2022. Among other things, flexible operation of the Hybrid-SOFC and the proportional use of hydrogen as a... Source: RealWire [...]

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Zylpha Launches Latest Pay As You Bundle Version In Recognition of Its First 250 LEAP Customers
Zylpha Launches Latest Pay As You Bundle Version In Recognition of Its First 250 LEAP Customers

Zylpha (www.zylpha.com) has announced a significant new version of its widely acclaimed ‘Pay As You Go’ integration for LEAP’s practice management software (www.leap.co.uk). This new version builds on the success of Zylpha’s original LEAP integration, which has already secured 250 users including: Dovaston Law, Bell Lamb & Johnson, Joanna Connolly Solicitors and Mulcahy Smith. With Zylpha’s prices now starting at just £45 per bundle, legal document bundling has become truly affordable with firms only paying... Source: RealWire [...]

Crossword wins Innovate UK Grant to investigate Manufacturing Supply Chain Risk

15 December 2020 – London, UK - Crossword Cybersecurity Plc (AIM:CCS, “Crossword”, the “Company” or the “Group”), the technology commercialisation company focused on cyber security and risk management, is pleased to announce that it has won an Innovate UK grant for £157,612 to investigate the issues around effective Manufacturing Supply Chain risk management and possible solutions. Specifically we want to identify reasons why, according to GOEDIS 2017 Supply Chain Worldwide survey, only 6% of companies... Source: RealWire [...]

Network attacks hit two-year high during pandemic despite shift to remote working
Network attacks hit two-year high during pandemic despite shift to remote working

WatchGuard Report Details COVID-19 Impact on Security Threat Landscape 9 December 2020 – Network attacks and unique attack signatures both hit two-year highs between July and September this year, according to the latest Internet Security Report from WatchGuard Technologies. Findings from the research show that attacks detected grew to more than 3.3 million, representing a 90% increase over the previous quarter. The report reveals how COVID-19 has impacted the cyber security threat landscape, with evidence... Source: RealWire [...]

UK online orders boom in 2020, but Black Friday spending skewed by shop closures and end of lockdown
UK online orders boom in 2020, but Black Friday spending skewed by shop closures and end of lockdown

Sorted identifies ‘Black November’, recording a 53% increase in shipment volumes throughout the month compared to the same period in 2019 Despite the huge increase in delivery volumes, average order value is down 60% in comparison to the Black Friday 2019 Drop in Black Friday weekend spending suggest consumers having been holding back to hit the high street as the restrictions of lockdown two ease in parts of the UK Manchester, 2nd December, 2020: Online... Source: RealWire [...]

Aiways expands market presence in Europe and sets up European spare parts warehouse

Central spare parts warehouse Amsterdam currently to be established Supply of national service partners ensured within 1-3 days Around 600 spare parts always in stock Shanghai/Munich, 26. November 2020 - Aiways, a Start-up for electric mobility based in Shanghai, is expanding its European market presence. With its first battery-electric vehicle, the company aims to drive forward the electrification of individual mobility in Europe with a convincing product at a fair price. Following the sales launch... Source: RealWire [...]

National Manufacturing Day 2019
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 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 […] The post National Manufacturing Day 2019 appeared first on General Stamping & Metalworks - Protect Your Brand. [...]

The Tube & Pipe Journal Spotlights GSM Bending Capabilities
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. Click to read full article The post The Tube & Pipe Journal Spotlights GSM Bending Capabilities appeared first on General Stamping & Metalworks - Protect Your Brand. [...]

General Stamping & Metalworks Ranks High on Fab 40 List
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 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 […] The post General Stamping & Metalworks Ranks High on Fab 40 List appeared first on General Stamping & Metalworks - Protect Your Brand. [...]

GSM Partners with City of South Bend’s On Demand Program
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 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 […] The post GSM Partners with City of South Bend’s On Demand Program appeared first on General Stamping & Metalworks - Protect Your Brand. [...]

AWS Certification earned by 30 GSM Welding Team Members
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 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 […] The post AWS Certification earned by 30 GSM Welding Team Members appeared first on General Stamping & Metalworks - Protect Your Brand. [...]

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