Bridges, in both their simple and majestic forms, stand as symbols of connection and progress. They link communities, facilitate commerce, and enable transportation. Behind these structures lies a critical element often overlooked—the art of metal fabrication. In this article, we delve into the world of bridge construction and maintenance, highlighting the indispensable role of metal … The post Large Metal Fabrications in Bridge Construction and Maintenance appeared first on GMFCO Metal Fabrication News ..read more

Last year, our company was recognized in Business NH Magazine for being a “Top Family Business.” This got us thinking about what it took to get where we are today, and what will move the company forward. With the third generation of Gilchrists adroitly at the helm, we’ve discovered a few of the ways successful … The post Generations Pulling Together in a Straight Line appeared first on GMFCO Metal Fabrication News ..read more

A workplace is safe only when EVERYONE is safe. In a heavy equipment manufacturing plant, safety takes a total team effort from the front desk to the corner office, all the way to the last loading dock and out the driveway. At GMF, we work with large, heavy metal parts and fabrications which don’t yield … The post A Real Safety Policy is End to End appeared first on GMFCO Metal Fabrication News ..read more

Culturally and societally, high school students are pressured to attend a four-year college and pursue a bachelor’s degree, and maybe a master’s degree and beyond to get the best start in life. Almost every teacher and guidance counselor in America follow this conventional wisdom while advising their students. This is understandable because it’s what they know. Academia … The post Liberal Arts College or Trade School? Who Thrives Sooner? appeared first on GMFCO Metal Fabrication News ..read more

Large Machining Supports TV Broadcast Infrastructure and More Customers come to us with all kinds of manufacturing needs, quite often when a feasible solution is needed for a challenging fabrication requirement. Large metal components must be made in the shapes and sizes that engineered designs call for. When parts are large, there’s a likelihood that … The post Large Machining Supports TV Broadcast Infrastructure and More appeared first on GMFCO Metal Fabrication News ..read more

GMFCo Produces Large Copper Fabrications for MIT Plasma-Fusion Experiment MIT – the Massachusetts Institute of Technology – has partnered with private industry to create the world’s highest-performance magnets to be used in the development of fusion energy. When this experimental work is successfully completed, these magnets will be deployed in building the first controlled fusion … The post Supporting the Science to Revolutionize Energy Production appeared first on GMFCO Metal Fabrication News ..read more

A New England based manufacturer of the best virus testing swabs available recently contacted us because of our large machining and fabricating capabilities. In extremely short order, GMFCo began fabricating frames and housings for medical test swab manufacturing equipment to rapidly increase capacity. Practically overnight, Puritan Medical Products needed to multiply it’s swab manufacturing capacity, … The post GMFCo Supports Critical Manufacturing for COVID-19 Testing appeared first on GMFCO Metal Fabrication News ..read more

If you pay attention to worker productivity, the 80/20 rule seems to play out when you let things alone. 80% of the work is done by 20% of the people and vice versa. But if you manage individual employee productivity, that is, work with each team member to learn their career goals and understand how … The post Keeping the Grass Green on Our Side of The Fence appeared first on GMFCO Metal Fabrication News ..read more

Architects and builders who work on large scale, single family residences have approached us with some interesting projects over the years. Because of the economic and cultural changes going on right now, people are leaving urban areas for more peaceful settings and working from home. Some are building luxury homes and landscapes that take on … The post Metal Fabricating for Residential Architecture is Changing appeared first on GMFCO Metal Fabrication News ..read more

Customers, employees and suppliers of Gilchrist Metal Fabricating Co. can be assured that our company continues its operations according to CDC safe distancing as well as personal and workspace hygiene protocols. As an essential supplier to our defense, transportation, power generation & transmission and communications infrastructure, our people and their ingenuity are needed to provide … The post GMFCo Open for Business as Critical Infrastructure Workforce appeared first on GMFCO Metal Fabrication News ..read more