Industry News

  • Gibbs Surpasses 2M Hours without Lost Time Incident

    Gibbs Surpasses 2M Hours without Lost Time Incident

    December 28, 2023

    Gibbs recently surpassed the impressive threshold of  2M hours without lost time incident! A team member appreciation lunch was held during each shift to celebrate the milestone, and each team member received a Gibbs cooler as a gift.   This accomplishment is a testament to the unwavering commitment to safety that every team member at […]

  • Gibbs Proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of Tri-State Women’s Network

    Gibbs Proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of Tri-State Women’s Network

    August 23, 2023

    Gibbs is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for the new Tri-State Women’s Network! This network formed after the Gibbs inaugural women’s retreat this spring; attendee response was very positive so the next logical step was to open the group up to the tri-state area.  The group’s goal is to promote mentorship, leadership skills, personal […]

  • Gibbs In-house Tool & Die

    Gibbs In-house Tool & Die

    June 2, 2023

    Gibbs has one of the industry’s largest, onsite tool & die design and production facilities. Captive tool & die design and production means we can cover the life-cycle of tool & die needs, creating an advantage for our customers.

  • Complex Machining and Assembly Facility

    Complex Machining and Assembly Facility

    June 2, 2023

    Gibbs invites you to take a video peek into our machining facility to see firsthand the level of precision and expertise that goes into every part we produce. Our custom-designed cells and advanced equipment allow us to machine parts with accuracy and efficiency. Our team of skilled professionals has extensive experience in the machining industry […]

  • Award Winning Dedicated Lathe Machining Facility

    Award Winning Dedicated Lathe Machining Facility

    June 2, 2023

    Gibbs is excited to give you a glimpse into our dedicated lathe machining facility with this drone video tour. Our newer facility, constructed in 2017, has received countless awards for lean manufacturing practices and outstanding quality. This plant uses Fuji twin spindle machines for consistency with process control and offers leak testing, washing, laser etching, […]

  • Ford 10-Speed Transmissions

    Ford 10-Speed Transmissions

    April 28, 2023

    Gibbs is proud to supply high quality transmission components for Ford’s line-up of 10-speed vehicles. The advantages of the 10-speed transmission lie in the increased number of gears which allow for smoother power delivery and improved fuel efficiency. Because there are more gears for the engine to leverage, it can run at its most efficient […]

  • Sustainability

    Sustainability

    April 28, 2023

    Gibbs is committed to reducing waste and eliminating single-use packaging in our shipping process. Almost 100% of our products are now shipped in returnable dunnage. Implementing the use of returnable dunnage reduces the amount of waste produced by our company and promotes the circular economy and sustainable practices.

  • Gibbs Increases Tooling Capabilities

    Gibbs Increases Tooling Capabilities

    January 27, 2023

    Gibbs recently made a significant investment in SLM Solutions additive manufacturing technology to improve the performance quality of our tools to a level we were not able to previously reach in-house. The technology allows Gibbs to create conformal cooled inserts used in tooling areas where it is difficult to get traditional drilled cooling lines. The inserts […]

  • Women in Manufacturing

    Women in Manufacturing

    April 18, 2022

    Gibbs recently hosted a gathering of female managers in recognition of Women’s History month.  Greg Risch, President & CEO, spoke to the group and presented a message on the value of a diverse workforce.  Manufacturing challenges demand a multifaceted approach to problem solving, production and leadership.  Diverse workforces provide new ideas and different perspectives. In […]

  • NTMA 6S Excellence Award

    NTMA 6S Excellence Award

    April 18, 2022

    Congratulations to the entire Gibbs Powertrain team on receiving the NTMA (National Tooling and Machining Association) 6S Excellence Award for the second year in a row! The term 6S is central to the Lean Manufacturing process and stands for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety.  While these concepts are strong foundations of […]