General Sheet Metal Works Inc.
1902 S. Main St.
South Bend, IN 46613
Phone: 574-288-0611
Fax: 574-288-0647
Sales Contact
Tom Sesterhenn
National Sales Manager
Email: tom.sesterhenn@gsmwinc.com
Sales: 574-288-0611
Recent Content on The Fabricator for General Sheet Metal Works Inc.
Job shop’s big plans lead to big tube bender investment
When General Stamping & Metalworks Inc., South Bend, Ind., realized that it was missing out on bids for assemblies with bent tubular components, the company decided to augment its stamping and sheet metal fabrication capabilities with a new tube bender, a 10-axis, all-electric machine capable of rotary draw and roll bending material up to 6 in. dia.
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General Sheet Metal Works announces name change
General Sheet Metal Works Inc., South Bend, Ind., has changed its name to General Stamping & Metalworks Inc. to reflect more accurately its capabilities as a full-service metal fabricator providing parts to OEMs worldwide. The company produces parts for the lawn and garden, agriculture, automotive...
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Scaling up metal fabrication: In support of the front line
General Sheet Metal Works has experienced double-digit growth in recent years. For a $70 million operation, that’s saying something. And yet, the company has few growing pains to speak of—thanks to a new business structure that has made scaling up much easier.
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General Sheet Metal Works to hold groundbreaking ceremony July 28
On July 28, 2015, metal fabricator General Sheet Metal Works Inc. will break ground on its new 180,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in South Bend, Ind. Over the next three years, the firm plans to invest more than $25 million in the facility and equipment and create more than 25 new jobs by...
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General Sheet Metal Works appoints president for AAA Tool & Die
General Sheet Metal Works Inc., a metal fabricating company in South Bend, Ind., has appointed Art Harrison as president of its AAA Tool & Die subsidiary. Harrison has almost 40 years of experience in metal fabricating, including materials purchasing and management and production management...
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Truth on the shop floor
If truth comes from the shop floor, everyone should hear it.
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General Sheet Metal to relocate in Indiana
General Sheet Metal, South Bend, Ind., has announced plans to move outside the city, to St. Joseph County.
The metal fabricating company will build a 22.6 million, 170,000-sq.-ft. building. The expansion is expected to create 28 new jobs.
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A new business model, a new structure—a new business
It’s easy for metal fab shop owners and managers to fall into the habit of complaining about the lack of skilled talent in the marketplace. Executives at of General Sheet Metal Works, South Bend, Ind., recognized that their employees had plenty of knowledge and skill. The fabricator just didn’t have a strong structure to channel that knowledge and build a better company.
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General Sheet Metal Works acquires AAA Tool and Die
Metal fabricating company General Sheet Metal Works Inc., South Bend, Ind., has acquired AAA Tool and Die Co. Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. Former owner John Shirrell remains with the company as a sales and engineering consultant. AAA produces tooling and dies and performs...
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General Sheet Metal Works hires VP of engineering
General Sheet Metal Works, South Bend, Ind., has hired Michael Pound as vice president of engineering. He is responsible for developing engineering and manufacturing capabilities and deploying them at all of the company's plants. Formerly CEO of Koontz-Wagner in South Bend, Pound has more...
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General Sheet Metal Works names VP/COO
General Sheet Metal Works, South Bend, Ind., a provider of prototype-through-production metal fabrication, has appointed Taylor Lewis as vice president and COO for the company. She has been working as a consultant for the company since February 2012 in the areas of executive and strategic...
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General Sheet Metal Works names general manager, remote operations
General Sheet Metal Works, South Bend, Ind., has promoted Jeff Zelley to general manager of remote operations. He joined the company in 2006 as plant manager of its Tomah, Wis., manufacturing facility. In his new role, Zelley assumes responsibility for evaluating potential acquisitions and...
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General Sheet Metal Works names VP of manufacturing operations
General Sheet Metal Works, a provider of prototype-through-production metal fabricating in South Bend, Ind., has announced the promotion of Arthur D. Harrison to vice president of manufacturing operations. In his new role, he assumes responsibility for all of the company’s current and...
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General Sheet Metal Works names director, supply chain management
General Sheet Metal Works, a provider of engineering and metal fabrication services in South Bend, Ind., has promoted Thomas R. Sesterhenn to the position of director of supply chain management. He is responsible for overseeing all logistical functions including purchasing, materials management,...
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Metal fabricator revamps raw material purchasing strategy
General Sheet Metal Works revamped the way it handles raw material purchases. Floor personnel now release specific orders, while the purchasing department communicates with suppliers about future demand and negotiates contracts. Most important, the company order just what it needs--and no more.