As we all have learned the hard way in our investment portfolios, if we get too far out of balance in one market, stock, or investment and a downturn hits we are much more likely to suffer a greater loss and take a longer period to recover. This means we need to take the time […]
On Friday, April 13 G&T was recognized by Haworth Inc. (a major office furniture OEM) for exemplary quality and service for foam fabricated products/services. The award was presented at Haworth Corporate Headquarters located in Holland Michigan at their annual all supplier meeting. Jeff Hoeksema, Chief Operating Officer for G&T Industries was on hand to accept […]
In a time where all the buzz seems to be around Employee Engagement and Productivity enhancement, not much has been published about the contribution of a business structure to the improvement of Engagement. In 2005, G&T Industries (Employees thru an ESOP) purchased our business from Bob Wood, the remaining original partner in the business, which […]
100% ESOP owned G&T Industries; which is headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan has acquired substantially all the assets of Crane Interiors, Incorporated of Woodbury Tennessee. G&T is a multi-faceted manufacturing/distribution company which has been in business since 1954 serving the furniture, medical, packaging, military, and marine marketplaces. Crane Interiors has operated as a marine sewing/upholstery […]
G&T Industries was honored to receive the 2015 Supplier of the Year Award from marine polyurethane seating customer Crane Interiors. In order to win this award, G&T’s employee owners in Jasper had to meet many standards including on time delivery, accurate order documentation, and quality specifications. “This honor was achieved by working together as a […]
G&T Industries is excited to announce the acquisition of Foam Fair Industries of Aldan, Pennsylvania. Established in 1970, Foam Fair is an experienced, family owned foam and rubber fabricator. “We acquired Foam Fair because the company has a well-recognized brand built around speed and quality.” Said Matt Wieringa, VP Sales and Marketing. “Similar to G&T, […]
To celebrate the holidays G&T Industries and World Resource Partners in Byron Center participated in Adopt-a-Family through the Heart of West Michigan United Way. This year G&T’s Adopt-a-Family included a single mother and five young children. The family was in need of coats, boots, and pillows. Our employee owners came together to provide this family […]
G&T is kicking off the holiday season by giving back. The Community Connections Committee in Jasper has partnered with TRI-CAP, a local non-profit organization, to set up an Angel Tree. The tree is adorned with tags, each representing wish list gifts for a local child in need. The Jasper team has set a goal of […]
November has been a trying month for the G&T family. We have lost two of our founders, Bob Wood and Ken Tarbell. Karl Kenneth “Ken” Tarbell ll passed away on November 16, 2015. Ken partnered with Bob Greiner to create G&T Industries in 1954 to produce office seating foam. Ken and Bob soon began expanding […]
As an employee owned company, G&T Industries is community focused and enjoys giving back to local organizations. In September, the company partnered with long term customer, Trendway Corporation of Holland, MI, to donate FEEK™ foam products to two non-profit organizations in the Grand Rapids metro area. “Feek is a really neat product”, said Dave Boggiano, […]